Do Magic Mushrooms Become Less Effective With Time?

Magic mushrooms, also known as shrooms, have varying durations of potency and quality. If stored correctly, they can last up to 12 months before degrading. However, improper storage can reduce their potency and cause them to spoil too soon. Dried mushrooms in ideal conditions can maintain their potency for several months to years.

Magic mushrooms can lose their potency over time, especially if not stored correctly. Oxygen can cause mushrooms to degrade quickly, leading to faster drying and loss of potency. To preserve their potency and quality, it is essential to store them in a dark, cool place away from direct sunlight. Altitude Consulting’s in-house research study has found that psilocybin, psilocin, and baeocystin lose their psychedelic effects over time.

There are various options for drying, freezing, and storing mushrooms to prevent expiration and losing potency. The key is to preserve the freshness of the mushroom so that time can pass. To preserve its potency and quality, store the mushrooms or extracted psilocybin in a dry environment, ensuring the container is airtight.

Wild psilocybin mushrooms are exposed to UV radiation, which can lead to a loss in potency with drying. The only way they would lose potency with drying is if it was a high heat over time. In this study, freshly cultivated fruit bodies of Psilocybe cubensis were used for monitoring stability (including storage and processing).

The production, sale, and possession of magic mushrooms are illegal in Canada, but there is increasing interest in the potential therapeutic uses of these mushrooms. Proper storage and proper handling of mushrooms can help maintain their potency and safety.