CBD Dosage: Everything You Need to Know

Figuring out just how much CBD you should take can seem a bit daunting at first – and understandably so. Just like any medication or natural remedy, quite a few factors will go into play when figuring out what works best for you. After all, we’re all unique in the ways our bodies respond to different stimuli!

In a recent study, research pointed out that while very little negative effects have been observed in CBD product use cases, there’s still variability in how different people react to the product. Although there is no single one-size-fits-all dosage when it comes to CBD, knowing what to look for and know about yourself and your body when taking CBD will help you have the best – and most effective – experience.

Understanding How to Dose CBD Oil

Just as it goes for introducing any other new medication into your daily lifestyle, the rule of thumb with CBD is to start low and go slow. Healthline writes that first-time users should “start with a small dosage of CBD and increase slowly until you reach your desired effect. Your ideal dosage of CBD depends on a lot of factors.” Let’s dive into a few of those factors so we can understand how to accurately dose with them in mind.

  • Your body weight
  • Your body’s chemistry and strength of the immune system
  • What exact condition you’re trying to benefit with CBD
  • How concentrated your CBD product of choice is

Estimating your ideal CBD dosage based on your body weight is a good place to start – keep in mind that if you have a higher body mass, it will likely take a higher dose as well as some more time to feel the effects of your CBD products. A common practice is to measure the best CBD dosage for you by gauging just how intense the pain in your problem area is, and then measuring out 1-6mg of CBD per every ten pounds of body weight. Start small and work your way up until you feel that the pain in your target area is manageable.

The way your body responds to CBD will also vary depending on any other medications you might be taking. If you’re currently using other prescribed remedies, always check with your physician about whether it’s productive and safe. Similarly, depending on the severity of what exactly you’re trying to do with CBD, your body’s response might be different than it would be for someone of the same weight. For example, if you’re looking to soothe occasional anxiety, a dose that works for you might not necessarily work for your friend who is of a similar build but encounters stress and anxiety more frequently and intensely.

Different Ways of Taking CBD

Finding your ideal CBD dose will also have a lot to do with your preferred method of consumption. There’s a variety of options out there: edibles, capsules, tinctures, medicated balms, vaporizers – or even high-CBD, federally-compliant, .3% or lower THC cannabis flower – just to name a few. If you’re looking to address problem areas like joint pain or muscle tension, using a balm that lets you apply CBD to the painful spots directly is a good best practice. Using tinctures, pre-dosed capsules, or edibles usually works best for managing day-to-day stress or anxiety.

If you’re a beginner, the most straightforward ways of finding your CBD dosage will be to use products that have been pre-dosed to an exact number of milligrams like edibles or capsules and seeing how you feel. The most reliable and accurate way of measuring your dosage will be through using a capsule – this method takes all guesswork out of trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Plus, capsules are always an easy on-the-go solution.

If you’re using CBD oil tinctures, here are a few good-to-knows:

“[Total CBD in Bottle] ÷ [Number of Milliliters in Bottle] = MGs of CBD in a Dropper

For example, let’s say you have a 30ml CBD tincture that has 1500MG of CBD:

1500 ÷ 30 = 50MG of CBD per dropper.”

So, if you’ve decided that your ideal CBD dosage is 25mg, a single dropper from your 1500 mg tincture should be filled halfway. While this method might not be perfectly accurate, if you prefer using tinctures and putting CBD in your morning coffee, for example, this is your best bet.

Is it Possible to Overdose on CBD?

Many studies have pointed out that overdosing on CBD is really hard to do. Because CBD products don’t contain the psychoactive cannabinoid THC, you shouldn’t worry about experiencing any adverse effects that make you feel high or cloud your judgment. Although usually reported to be mild, some CBD users have mentioned some side effects like drowsiness or stomach pain.

Ultimately, finding a CBD product dosage that works best for you might take some trial-and-error, as well as some time for your body to get adjusted and build up its endocannabinoid receptors and bioavailability.

Knowing that Tree of Life Seeds products are consistently lab tested and made with only natural and 100% organic ingredients should get you well on your way to dosing confidently! Check them out here.

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