microdosing

American  

[mahy-kroh-doh-sing] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌdoʊ sɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of taking or administering very small amounts of a psychoactive drug, such as cannabis, LSD, or psilocybin, to improve mood or enhance cognitive functioning, without hallucinogenic or other disorienting effects.

2. the practice of administering a much smaller amount of a medicine than is normally used or prescribed.

   Microdosing with lithium is being studied as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Etymology

Origin of microdosing

First recorded in 1965–70; microdos(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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microdosing

Whether someone is prescribed a GLP-1 or is microdosing at their own discretion, there is little support to ensure that other aspects of health get measured.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

But because patients are microdosing, one $499 Ozempic pen goes much farther, bringing the monthly cost well below that, says Vidali.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

For now, there’s no scientific studies looking at the efficacy and safety of microdosing GLP-1s.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

On the longevity conference circuit, attendees enjoy cold plunges amid talks of plasma replacement therapy and microdosing GLP-1s.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

They’re going to help save the world,’ ” says Garcia-Romeu, who notes that scientific literature doesn’t show any real benefit from microdosing.

From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2024