How to Safely Buy Magic Mushrooms Online in Canada

How to Safely Buy Magic Mushrooms Online in Canada

In an unregulated market where anyone can sell magic mushrooms online, asking questions is a must. You want to make sure you’re ordering a pure, quality product from a trustworthy brand. Look for brands with full transparency into their ingredients including the mushroom strains they’re using, how they grow their mushrooms, their quality control methods, and of course, a dedicated customer service team that is there to answer your questions.

While it’s an exciting time to be alive with so much access to psychedelic medicine, we do need to practice caution when buying magic mushrooms online. The truth is, anyone can sell magic mushrooms, but not everyone is trustworthy. So, if you’re thinking of buying magic mushrooms online and don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place! Read our full guide to buying mushrooms safely including:

  • Why so many people are interested in trying magic mushrooms

  • How to vet a company before buying from them: quality control, customer support, potency, and more.

  • What are the different psychedelic mushroom strains available + what are they used for?

  • Are magic mushrooms illegal in Canada and can you get in trouble for buying them?

  • How we do things at Sero + what our community says

Why so many people are interested in trying magic mushrooms

While magic mushrooms have been used as a healing modality and spiritual tool by indigenous communities for thousands of years, they’re just starting to regain mainstream attention in the West.

Why, though? Psilocybin has been shown to be a powerful treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and many other mental health conditions. But how does it work? Psilocybin increases connectivity between regions in the brain to help people break out of the negative thinking associated with depression and see themselves and their life in a new, more positive way. Magic mushrooms also modulate serotonin receptors in the brain which help regulate mood. And with conditions like PTSD and anxiety, psilocybin helps regulate the fear response and repair the default mode network often disrupted in PTSD sufferers.

They’re called magic mushrooms for a reason – not only do they heal the brain on a deep level, they help reconnect us with ourselves and show us what we need to see in order to heal and feel joy, connection, and gratitude for this life.

Want to learn more about the benefits of psilocybin for mental health and physical health? Read our comprehensive guides:

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How to vet a company before buying from them

In an unregulated market where anyone can sell magic mushrooms online, asking questions is a must. You want to make sure you’re ordering a pure, quality product from a trustworthy brand. Look for brands with full transparency into their ingredients including the mushroom strain(s) they’re using (and their potency), how they grow their mushrooms, their quality control methods, and of course, a dedicated customer service team that is there to answer your questions.

At Sero, ethical production, transparency, and sustainability are non-negotiables for us and we only grow and sell the highest quality, purest products possible. Keep reading for a peek into our practices and if you have more questions, send us a message anytime.

Our quality control methods

We grow all our psilocybin and functional mushrooms in-house with an experienced Mycologist. Every single batch is tested twice for contaminants – once through the growth cycle and again in the manufacturing cycle. In the growth cycle, we test for contaminants in our lab by isolating fungi material from each harvest, and in the manufacturing cycle, we test the products themselves with chemical assays.

During production, we work in a sterile environment with PPE and our staff is highly monitored. We do not use latex gloves and store our products in an ideal dry and contaminant-free environment.

How we keep our products nut-free, gluten-free and Kosher + Halal Certified

Our facilities maintain strict standards to ensure the safety of our products. They are both gluten-free and nut-free, and we take meticulous care to prevent any cross-contamination. Our dedicated staff adhere to stringent hygiene protocols, including wearing personal protective equipment, and our production environments meet rigorous cleanliness standards.

Our microdose capsules hold Kosher and Halal certifications and are Non-GMO and free from any contaminants or additives. Moreover, they’re hypoallergenic, catering to various dietary needs. They are meticulously crafted to exclude a wide array of allergens, including Milk (lactose), Celery, Crustacean (Shellfish), Eggs, Sugar including Glucose, Alcohol, Fish, Corn, Maize, Gluten/Rice, Lupin, Fruits, Tree nuts, Molluscs, Mustard, Mono Sodium Glutamate/Peanuts/Soybeans and Soy Lecithin, Glutamic Acid, Rye, Yeast, Starch, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Latex, Sesame and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.)

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 How we practise sustainability

Ethical and sustainable production is a must for us throughout every one of our processes. This starts with our product and extends to our packaging, production, and the communities we produce in:

  • Our mushrooms are Canadian-grown and we use spent coffee grounds as the substrate

  • All of Sero’s packaging and shipping materials are either recyclable or biodegradable

  • We work with Canadian business and suppliers to give back to our community. 

  • Lastly, we only collaborate with like minded individuals who are aware of their eco and cultural footprints, and are in constant pursuit of betterment.

Customer support

Our community is so important to us and we are always here to answer any questions, whether it’s about our products, microdosing, macrodosing, or anything under the psychedelic sun. Outside of our customer service team, we have a whole community of experienced psychonauts and psychedelic therapists we can connect you with.

What are the magic mushrooms different strains (and what are they good for?)

There are over 200 different Psilocybe species and many more that have been cross-bred. Let’s go over the most popular mushroom strains and stay tuned for a more in-depth comparison coming soon!

Golden Teacher Magic Mushrooms

The most popular and well-studied strain, Golden Teachers are the strain we use in all of our Microdose Capsules and Magic Mushroom Chocolate. Known for producing thought-provoking and uplifting spiritual experiences, Golden Teachers are the most used strain for healing ceremonies and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. Golden teachers have a medium to high potency.

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B+ Magic Mushrooms

Another popular strain, B+ magic mushrooms are the go-to strain for beginners. With a medium potency, users experience a lighter, more relaxing trip with warm euphoric energy, pleasant visualizations, and heightened spiritual connection. You can find B+ mushrooms in our Prism Social Spice Tea.

True Albino Teacher Magic Mushrooms

True Albino Teacher mushrooms are a more potent version of the original Golden Teacher mushrooms. They generally have a faster impact with a longer-lasting and more physically stimulating psychedelic experience. Experience True Albino Teacher mushrooms in our Prism Social Spice Tea.

Penis Envy Magic Mushrooms

One of the most potent strains, Penis Envy has a high psilocybin content, and they look just like their name suggests. This strain creates a very intense and sensory-rich hallucinogenic experience and is only recommended for experienced psychonauts.

Are magic mushrooms illegal in Canada – can you get in trouble for buying them?

While magic mushrooms grow naturally across Canada in our forests and wetlands, they are still illegal under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).   

This is slowly beginning to shift, however: legal access has been provided for palliative care patients in Canada and the government has invested significant funds into psilocybin-based clinical trials for treatment-resistant depression, alcohol use disorder, and Health Canada has recently approved a study for 20 people with PTSD to experience psychedelic therapy with psilocybin.

In the US, magic mushrooms have been legalized in several states and the FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy status to psilocybin as a potential treatment for depression. Canada is on a similar path, and until is it fully legalized, we believe people should have access to psilocybin if they don’t want to grow their own.

To date, there have been no known enforcements on Canadians purchasing psilocybin online. We are hopeful that the next few years will see changes in the legality.

A bit about Sero and our products

We’re so much more than just a magic mushroom brand, we’re a community of like-minded people who have experienced the healing and transformative power of psilocybin. We created Sero to share the infinite healing potential of this earth-provided plant medicine that can help return us to our natural state of joy and connectedness.

We’re named Sero for a reason – short for serotonin, Sero symbolizes the incredible brain-balancing and serotonin-regulating properties of psilocybin and the immense power it has to restore joy, and calm to our minds.

Whether you’re looking for a daily mood boost, extra creativity and focus, or a transformative psychedelic journey, we’ve got you covered with sustainable and ethically created magic mushrooms in capsules, chocolates, or a warm, cinnamony tea.

Microdose Capsules

Our microdose formulas combine high-quality golden teacher magic mushrooms with functional mushrooms and other powerfully healing herbs and botanicals for impactful blends that target the specific area of your life you want to enhance or improve:

Keep in mind, while microdosing, effects are cumulative and not every day will be a ‘good day’. Psilocybin can help us access repressed emotions so they can be felt, processed, and released – this can include sadness, anger, grief, and other uncomfortable emotions. This can be where the true magic lies – acknowledging the darkness is often the surest way into the light.

Learn more about microdosing protocols, dosage, and intention setting in our Complete Guide to Microdosing.

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Magic Mushroom Chocolate

Our magic mushroom chocolate bars are made with ceremonial grade cacoa and golden teacher magic mushrooms for a delicious treat for your tastebuds and your spirit. Choose your own adventure with a tiny morsel or a chocolate buffet: delight in a single square for a joy-boosting microdose or up the dose for a transformative journey.

One square = 250 mg psilocybin

Full bar = 3.75 grams psilocybin

Read our Complete Guide to Macrodosing for more on undertaking a full psilocybin ceremony.

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Magic Mushroom Tea

Connect on a deeper level with our warm and comforting Prism Social Spice Tea – taste the warm and fuzzies in your favorite mug! Each tea bag contains 375 mg of B+ magic mushrooms and true albino teacher magic dried mushrooms along with a warm and delicious blend of roasted chicory root, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and cardamom.

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Potential side effects of magic mushrooms

Digestive issues like nausea are the most common side effect of magic mushrooms. Why? Psilocybin mushrooms contain chitin – a polysaccharide that can be difficult for our stomachs to break down. This side effect only happens to a small percentage of users but if this is you, try mushroom tea instead of capsules to avoid ingesting the chitin. 
 
Mushrooms can also cause a very slight rise in blood pressure when taken at macro doses. If you have high blood pressure, this is something to take into account. 

How the ordering process works with Sero

If you’ve ever ordered from us, you know we’re here to make it as easy and joy-inducing as possible! How it works:

  1. Place your order online

  2. You’ll receive an email with e-transfer instructions

  3. Send us an e-transfer that includes your order number

  4. We ship your Canada-wide orders in a discreet, compostable mailer using express shipping.

  5. Your psychedelic journey begins!

What Sero users say

Microdose capsules

Lite Brite has helped me significantly since I've been introduced to it. I suffered from anxiety and depression and chronic back pain, Lite Brite took away the pain and inflammation while also making me feel more like my playful and happy go lucky self. With the gentle shift of this medicine I learned to be in the moment and see more beauty in my day to day, allowing for deeper connection within myself, nature and my interpersonal relationships.

Star Bar

I used Lite Brite capsules for months and am deeply grateful to have found something that significantly helps my anxiety. So I decided it was time to macrodose. There are no words to properly describe the well-being that this experience brought me. I love Sero and highly recommend their products.

Prism Social Spice Tea

So so delicious. It was so nice to have a hot thermos of this on a winter walk. And the effects were super joyous and warm. Loved it!