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Insights and Tips on Psilocybin


Why do capsules and dried shrooms take so long to work?
How digestion works : When you swallow anything – food, medicine, vitamins, etc - it drops into your stomach. Your stomach is filled hydrochloric acid. Strong stuff! So strong that the stomach lining is impermeable, meaning you don’t absorb anything through your stomach. Nutrients and medicines have to leave the stomach and travel to the small intestine before they are absorbed into the bloodstream. That’s why it takes time before you feel the effects of swallowed pills, drie
Dec 31, 20251 min read


Capsules Vs Powders Vs Honey Vs Tea – when to use which product
Capsules – Long Time to Effect, Lasting Benefits Microdose capsules are perfect for a long, productive day. If they energize you, they can help you tackle your tasks with vigor. Alternatively, if they make you drowsy, they are great for promoting calm sleep. We recommend taking them with food if you choose to use them during the daytime. Functional Blend Powders – Medium Time to Effect, Medium Duration Nano-dose powders offer flexibility in dosing. You can use them as a stand
Dec 31, 20253 min read


How will I feel when I find my right dose?
The 4 most common microdose effects are: 1. Increased calm. Some people prefer to take microdoses at bedtime, to help relax so they can fall asleep. Others take the microdose during the day, then take a short power nap (10-20mins) then awake rejuvenated and happier. Most common in anxiety patients. 2. Increased energy / motivation . Can even be a mild euphoria. Most common in depressive patients. 3. Quiet, peaceful mind. You know that voice in your head th
Dec 31, 20251 min read


Why are some people “immune to shrooms”?
Read “How digestion works” first. The digested mush coming out of your stomach is still quite acidic. So much so, it would burn a hole in your intestines if it went straight through. So, the liver and gallbladder go to work changing the stomach mush from acidic goo to nice, absorbable, normal Ph molecules. In the case of swallowed mushrooms, stomach acid converts psilocybin into psilocin , which is easily absorbed. But every body is different : some people make more psiloci
Dec 31, 20251 min read


Microdosing and Antidepressants
What is a “Breakthrough”? Antidepressants called Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), work by blocking the creation of new serotonin at the synapse level to create a closed-loop serotonin system. This synapse blockage can persist for years, well after you stop taking the antidepressant. (An excellent book on this is “Anatomy of an Epidemic” by Robert Whitaker) Because of this blockage, people who are currently on antidepressants or who have taken them in the past
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Join the HCU Mushrooms Community for Healing and Support
In a world where mental health and well-being are becoming increasingly important topics of conversation, finding holistic and natural solutions is key. This is where the HCU Mushrooms community comes in - a space for self guided healing and support for those dealing with various health conditions and seeking alternative methods for relief. Based in multiple locations across Colorado, HCU Mushrooms offers consultations, carefully crafted formulas, and lab-tested products for
Feb 11, 20251 min read
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