microdosing

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noun

mi·​cro·​dos·​ing ˈmī-krō-ˌdō-siŋ 

variants or less commonly micro-dosing

: the act or practice of taking or administering a microdose

The idea, called microdosing, is to give volunteers tiny doses of potential drugs that pose no health risk but reveal where and when a substance goes in the body and how fast it is broken down.

—New Scientist

For many, the goal of microdosing is to experience the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, like pain relief, anxiety reduction, or mood enhancement, without feeling "high" or impaired.

—Matt Rozo

A rigorous 2024 study tested LSD microdosing for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. … Despite widespread anecdotal reports that microdosing improves focus, researchers found no benefit over a placebo.

—Elliot Marseille and Charles Raison

microdosing

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present participle of microdose

Examples of microdosing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Some sites now advertise specific microdosing plans, with dosing determined by a telehealth clinician (albeit with no real clinical data backing up this approach). —Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026

Although the dispensary does sell some low-potency products meant for beginners or microdosing, the focus here is on full-strength THC products, including cannabis flower, vapes, beverages and edibles. —Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026

Some users have found that microdosing, or taking the drug in small amounts, achieves the best health outcomes, but some experts warn against it. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026

Though Vivid Minds’ model is unique, guests still need to undergo a medical screening and intake session with a facilitator prior to taking part in a microdosing session. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026

Moore says federal government funding is needed to support more research into microdosing and psychedelic use more broadly, while agencies like the NIH, CDC, or FDA should issue safety guidance. —Sarah Sinclair, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026

Hims & Hers will tout cutting-edge therapies like GLP-1 microdosing and easy cancer-detections tests. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026

Terms of UsePrivacy Policy Terms of UsePrivacy Policy But, microdosing during menopause comes with its own unique caveat. —Essence, 21 Jan. 2026

Skye even correctly guesses how long Billy has been microdosing ‘shrooms, based on his chill demeanor. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

microdose entry 1 or microdose entry 2 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1990, in the meaning defined above