Many people struggle with sleep problems—sometimes due to pain, tension, or a mind that keeps racing with worries and concerns.
There are, of course, medications available; heavy-duty drugs like oxazepam (Seresta) and temazepam (Normisom), known as benzodiazepines, which will put you to sleep no matter what but are also highly addictive. There are also natural alternatives, such as St. John’s Wort, which acts as a mild antidepressant.
However, conventional medications often only address the symptom, not the root cause. If someone is tense, they will sleep poorly. While a sleeping pill may help induce sleep, the tension remains. Naturally, it’s better to address the underlying stress itself.
Nature as a Solution
This is where nature can offer an alternative. Research suggests that compounds found in certain fungi can induce a sense of relaxation, helping users fall asleep more easily and stay asleep longer.
Serotonin
The psilocybin in magic truffles is rapidly dephosphorylated in the body into psilocin, which acts as a partial agonist of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor in the brain, mimicking the effects of serotonin (5-HT).
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that influences memory, mood, self-confidence, sleep, emotions, sexual activity, and appetite.
Because psilocin mimics serotonin in the brain, it has a positive impact on mood and emotional balance, which often contributes to better sleep. Additionally, serotonin itself is directly linked to improved sleep quality.
Microdosing
Microdosing involves taking a small amount of a psychedelic substance—too little to induce hallucinogenic effects (so the user does not trip) but enough to experience subtle, positive effects.
A microdosing cycle typically follows a three-day pattern:
• Day 1 – The microdose is taken.
• Day 2 & 3 – Rest days, allowing time to observe subtle changes.
If microdosing is specifically aimed at improving sleep, it is recommended to take the microdose in the evening for the most optimal effect.