How much CBD should you take?

You've been hearing a lot about CBD lately. It seems like everyone is talking about it. You're not sure what it is, but you're curious. After doing some research, you decide that you want to give it a try. But the question remains: how much should you take?

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This is probably the most common question we hear from customers. So, would you like the short answer or the long answer?

The short answer is that most people start with our 300mg or 600mg CBD oil and take 1ml per day. There is no standard dosing for CBD, so instead, we recommend you start low and increase slowly. Listen to your body and notice the small changes that happen as you develop a consistent CBD routine.

The long answer is a little more complicated. When it comes to CBD dosage, there is no correct or optimal dosage. Some people have higher tolerance levels than others. So what works for one individual may not work for the next. Tolerance may vary according to body weight, your body chemistry, age and even the type of product you are using. This is 

Finding your ideal CBD dose is a personal process and requires some self-experimentation to decide what works for you. Keeping a diary of your symptoms, dosage and results can help you to figure out how much CBD you should take and how often you should use it. The time of day you take your CBD supplement can have a huge impact on the results.

We should also point out that CBD is a supplement, so consistency is key. We recommend taking CBD daily for at least two weeks to start seeing the changes.

What’s the ideal starting CBD dosage?

If you’re new to CBD and you are wondering how much you should take, we recommend introducing CBD gradually and at a lower strength of 10mg per day. Depending on how you respond, you can consider increasing the measure as desired. 

We also recommend that you take a consistent (low) daily dose of CBD for at least a week to see if it works for you and how your body responds. Check-in with your body regularly so you can start to notice the subtle changes.

Also, you need to remember that the dosage will vary depending on how you take your CBD. This is because the bioavailability (how much CBD actually gets used by your body) will vary depending on the product. CBD oil has the highest bioavailability of our products, while CBD topicals will have the lowest bioavailability.

How to increase your CBD dosage

In your first month of taking CBD products, try keeping a diary of your CBD dosage and how it makes you feel. Make sure you keep track of:

The CBD dosage

The time of day you took CBD

Any changes you notice

The quality of your sleep

If you don’t notice any big changes to the way you feel, try increasing the dosage by 0.5ml per day and take this for a week. Keep checking in with your body and looking for the signs that the CBD is supporting your health and wellbeing.

Remember that CBD is not a medicine, it’s a supplement. So while you might take two paracetamol to knock your headache out in an instant, you wouldn’t take a vitamin C supplement and expect it to banish a cold in the same way.

Most people start to notice the benefits after a month of taking CBD on a consistent schedule. And since our CBD oils contain a full 30 day supply, your first bottle of CBD should see you through a whole month!

How do I use CBD topicals and skincare?

You don’t have to ingest CBD to enjoy its abundant benefits! CBD skincare is growing in popularity and you can find products to help support your skin’s natural biome and restore the moisture barrier. CBD muscle balms are also incredibly popular. These often contain cooling or warming ingredients to help soothe aching muscles.

With CBD topicals, the CBD is not absorbed into the bloodstream. Instead, the CBD supports endocannabinoid receptors found in the skin.

What is the best time of day to take CBD?

Creating your perfect CBD schedule is all about your preferences. You can take CBD at any time of the day, and many people take it multiple times a day to help support different goals.

Taking CBD first thing in the morning can help you to get your day off to a great start. Add it to your morning cup of coffee or stir a few drops into your green tea. You could also start your day with a CBD capsule to ensure a consistent dose of CBD.

You could also take CBD after a heavy workout, before a big presentation, or with your afternoon coffee. And finally, some people like to make CBD part of their bedtime routine. Open up your meditation app, pop some CBD under your tongue, and get ready for a restful and relaxing night’s sleep.

Try to avoid taking CBD on an empty stomach, as the harsh stomach acid can destroy the cannabinoids. Instead, try to take CBD alongside food, particularly healthy fats. Adding your CBD to a creamy latte, for example, will help to increase how much of the cannabinoids you can absorb.

What’s a safe daily dosage?

The Food Standards Agency recommends that healthy adults should take no more than 70mg of CBD per day. This would be around 7 full pipettes of our 300mg CBD oil, so a pretty high dosage. Most people don’t even come close to this upper limit.

If you are taking multiple products, remember to keep track of the total amount of CBD you have taken in a day. So if you polish off a bag of CBD jelly domes in one sitting (don’t worry, we’ve all done it) just remember that this contains 50mg of CBD, so you should limit your intake from other CBD products to no more than 20mg.

The research into cannabidiol is still in its infancy, so it is possible that this recommendation could change in the coming years. The good news is that adverse reactions to high doses of CBD are rare.If you do take too much CBD oil, you might experience a few unpleasant side effects, but these will pass quickly. You might feel a little more sleepy, have an upset stomach or have a dry mouth. 

Seek professional advice

It is important to speak to a doctor or a healthcare professional before taking CBD if you are on any medication or have a medical condition. CBD can change the way your body interacts with other medications. If you have any doubts, always check with a doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional. CBD is not suitable for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Love Hemp® CBD Products

Our CBD products have been specially formulated to last 30 days (or more) based on regular, suggested use. Whether you are taking CBD oils, CBD capsules, CBD sprays, or CBD edibles, we have different dosage advice that is specific to each one of our hemp-derived CBD products. Check out our simple guide to CBD oil dosage below.