Microdosing of red mushroom is becoming more and more popular every year. However, many people still have doubts about the safety of using the mushroom and prejudices regarding the effect of the constituent substances on the body. Let's talk about it in more detail.
Is red fly agaric really safe for the body?
For many years, the topic of the toxicity of the red mushroom has been a subject of discussion and served as an occasion for a comprehensive, in-depth study of this mushroom. And only modern examinations made it possible to get a reliable idea about the action of the hero of our material. It has been established that the toxicity of the red amanita mushroom is exaggerated, and this mushroom can be safely eaten after boiling it twice. But provided that the duration of each heat treatment will be at least 20 minutes. The broth obtained during cooking must be drained. Conclusions that the red amanita mushroom is poisonous and causes unwanted reactions from the psyche have been dispelled.
Based on the results of laboratory and clinical examinations, it was established that the only toxic component of the red amanita mushroom is ibotenic acid. It damages neurons, has a psychotropic effect. But after boiling the mushroom, ibotenic acid is transformed into muscimol, which, based on the type of its effect, does not belong to toxins in the classical sense. Getting into the body, this component does not violate the integrity of organs and tissues, does not harm the work of body systems. Despite this, excessive accumulation of muscimol in the blood leads to undesirable consequences on the part of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. Such reactions include indigestion, nausea, vomiting. It is important to consider that the listed symptoms occur in those cases when muscimol enters the body in a dosage that is 30 times higher than the recommended amount.
At the same time, each of the listed signs is a reaction of the nervous system to an excessive concentration of the specified substance that has arrived. These symptoms do not belong to the clinical manifestations of damage to the hepatobiliary, digestive and/or nervous system. Such symptoms pass quickly enough on their own, without medical intervention.
Laboratory studies made it possible to conclude that muscimol is a neuroprotector. It protects the nervous system from the effects of neurotoxins, and in people suffering from Parkinson's disease, this substance reduces tremors.
Muscimol does not belong to narcotic compounds, because the human body does not become addicted to this substance, and therefore, the development of the so-called "withdrawal syndrome" is impossible. Toxicologists from Bulgaria paid attention to this factor. According to the information contained in the work "Effect of Amanita muscaria extract on various models of neurotoxicity in vitro at the subcellular and cellular levels", muscimol serves as an alternative to antipsychotics and antidepressants.
Additional proof that the use of red amanita in the form of microdosing is a safe method is that the use of the active components of this mushroom, like it itself, is legal in Ukraine.
What is the essence of microdosing?
Microdosing of red amanita involves course use of the mushroom in a daily dose of 0.2-2 g. Depending on the characteristics of the human body, it can be taken in the morning, in the morning and in the evening, on an empty stomach, or after eating. The main thing is not to exceed the specified dose. Otherwise, it is already microdosing with a completely different effect.
Those who have completed a course of microdosing experience positive changes in their mood, well-being, and sleep quality. This is only a part of the effects, they can be much more. Or not to be. Their presence depends on the characteristics of a particular organism and the expectations of a person. A small number of those who have tried consuming the mushroom (about 10%) experience no change. Another 10% are hypersensitive and even a smaller dose is enough for them. But the main group (80%) feels only positive dynamics in the state of their body at various levels - physical and psychological.
Red fly agaric and anxiety
Today, stress almost everywhere lies in wait for a person, accompanying him in almost every sphere of life. Instability, new conditions, the lack of clear forecasts for the future, the need for quick decision-making, ultimately war - all this provokes stress and anxiety. Fear of the unknown and other equally unfavorable factors is a completely natural reaction. Some people try to suppress it, so as not to appear weak, not to hear ridicule. Instead, it should be understood that such a reaction to events and factors that occur in the world and society is one of the many physiological manifestations of the nervous system.
A state of anxiety arises at a time when the body perceives the conditions in which a person has fallen as threatening. Sometimes this reaction is wrong. But initial excitement in response to unfamiliar circumstances, an unusual factor is a normal reaction. It is important to understand that trying to block anxiety can backfire – it will be difficult to achieve a state of calm.
When considering the topic of fear and psycho-emotional instability, it is necessary to mention muscimol, which contains the red fly agaric. This substance belongs to the group of alkaloids that activates gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors - it inhibits excessive activity of the nervous system. Therefore, the use of amanita leads to the regulation of the psycho-emotional state, makes it possible to stop anxiety and prevent the transition of this state into a more burdensome form.
Thanks to the action of muscimol, it is possible to avoid the development of depression, since the substance normalizes the processes of impulse transmission by nerve fibers. Due to stress, this mechanism is often disrupted, and the alkaloid eliminates such failures.
In addition to the listed reactions, muscimol stops cravings for alcoholic beverages. Due to the activity of this alkaloid, ethanol is not associated with the appearance of "pleasant effects".
Based on all of the above, it can be concluded that the use of red amanita has a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous system, helps to balance psycho-emotional well-being, get rid of fear and anxiety, and prevent their recurrence. Preparations made on the basis of amanita are compatible with most pharmaceutical drugs.
Red fly agaric and depression
Muscimol, which is contained in the red amanita mushroom, is characterized by nootropic and antidepressant properties. This alkaloid helps to quickly get rid of the state of emotional depression and eliminate other effects of various stress factors on the body. Muscimol, as we mentioned above, is a derivative of ibotenic acid. This alkaloid is released after the red fly agaric is subjected to special processing. Circulating in the blood, muscimol performs an important function - it has a stimulating effect on nerve fibers. Therefore, the state of the dopaminergic system stabilizes and a person's psychological well-being improves. In other words, thanks to taking red fly agaric, it is possible to stabilize the mental and emotional state and get rid of depression.
Red fly agaric and insomnia
Analyzing the experience of using red amanita during the last 10-15 years, it was possible to conclude: the method is effective in curing insomnia. At the same time, it was established that the therapeutic dosage of the mushroom corresponds to 0.3-1 g per day. To get rid of insomnia, drugs made on the basis of the mushroom should be used immediately before going to bed. The optimal period is 2 hours before rest. Thanks to the use of red fly agaric, the quality and duration of sleep is normalized, the general well-being improves, and a feeling of restoration of strength appears.
How to start microdosing?
We hope we have cleared up your doubts about using red fly agaric for microdosing. Its advantages are obvious, it is worth taking advantage of what nature itself gives us.
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