Description

Niacin, also called vitamin B3 is one of the eight B vitamins and major component of NAD and NADP, two coenzymes involved in cellular metabolism. The key role of niacin in your body is mainly related to protein metabolism and energy metabolism – it helps with obtaining energy from the food you eat. Furthermore it is good for memory, concentration and the nervous system and can be beneficial for who suffer from fatique.

Niacin is water-soluble, so your body does not store it. This also means that your body can excrete excess amounts of the vitamin through urine if they are not needed. Your body gets niacin through food, but it also makes small amounts from the amino acid tryptophan, which can be found in protein sources like turkey and other animal foods.

Great, but what does it have to do with microdosing?

Let us explain that part. Research on microdosing is constantly evolving and new insights, that can really add a new dimension to your experience, are discovered regularly. Paul Stamets, renowned for his groundbreaking pioneer in the field of mushroom research, devised a special modern formula that combines the power of psilocybin with a number of other natural substances to create a powerful cocktail for the brain. This is also called the “Stamets Stack” or the “Paul Stamets Stacking Protocol” and consists of the combination of Lion’s Mane, Niacin and psilocybin in the form fresh truffles. This combination is gaining popularity fast and it consists of 4 ‘stacking’ days (psilocybin, Lion’s Mane and vitamin B3), followed by 3 pause days.

The function of Niacin in the microdosing stacking protocol is that it helps the psilocybin and the Lion’s Mane diffuse through the body. In particular, it helps to get these agents through the blood-brain barrier, giving them optimal effects. This is where they contribute to cognitive functions, as well as the growth of new brain cells and the creation of new neural connections. So the combination of psilocybin, Lion’s Mane and Niacin is can be beneficial if you want to give your brain an extra boost compared to the normal microdosing protocols. We recommend our Lion’s Mane extract to use in combination with the stacking protocol.

Dosage for Stamets Stack
1. Lion’s Mane extract: 10 to 30 drops per microdosing day
or
Lion’s Mane powder: 1 to 2 tsp (2-4) per microdosing day

2. SHYFT microdosing truffles: 0.5 to 2 gram per microdose day (according to your personal sweet spot)

3. Proviform Niacin B3: 0.5 to 2 tablets per microdose day (start with 1/2 a tablet and build up)
Advised: continue taking your Lion’s Mane during the 3 pause days

When should you take it:
Take your Lion’s Mane and SHYFT truffles preferably in the morning on an empty stomach or after a light breakfast.
Do not take Niacin Vit B3 in the morning on an empty stomach. So take it after a light breakfast.
Do not take Lion’s Mane in combination with carbonated drinks.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the European Food Safety Administration (ESFA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use.