Microdosing lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) involves taking a very small dose of the substance. Advocates of LSD microdosing claim the practice has numerous health benefits, such as improving cognition and mood and reducing pain. However, there is currently not enough scientific evidence to prove these claims are true.
Microdosing involves taking 5–10% of the amount necessary to induce psychoactive effects. Generally, the practice also means taking this amount at regular or semiregular intervals. While it may offer some benefits for mental healthconditions, studies examining microdosing LSD are limited.
Keep reading to learn more about microdosing LSD, including the potential benefits and risks. This article also looks at microdosing LSD versus other psychoactive compounds, such as psilocybin.