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First Things First: Know How Much CBD You Need
In the US, CBD is federally approved for use as a nutritional
supplement. However, CBD oil doesn’t have a recommended
dose, overdose level, or an official serving size. Therefore, it
can be quite confusing to choose a CBD product based merely
on the manufacturer’s recommendations on the label.
Furthermore, the one-size-fits-all rule doesn’t apply to CBD
dosing. So, the rule of thumb is to start low and gradually
increase the dose until you experience the desired result.
When determining the right dose of CBD, consider factors
like the concentration of CBD in the product, your body weight,
and the severity of the illness into consideration.
Each CBD product has a different amount of cannabidiol per
dose. Use the CBD dosage calculator below to determine the
right dose for you.
Let’s say a person weighing 180 pounds is suffering from
severe pain and is looking for a suitable dose of CBD per
day. He comes across a CBD oil brand offering the following
information on the label:
• Serving size: 10 drops
• Amount of CBD per serving: 25 mg
In other words, 10 drops = 25 mg cannabidiol or 2.5 mg
CBD per drop.
Referring to the Dosage Calculator chart (Figure 1),
the starting dose for this individual should be 18 mg.
The number of drops to be administered per day can be
calculated: 18 mg divided by 2.5 mg = 7.2 or seven drops
of the product (for a decimal higher than five, consider
rounding it up to the next number).
Pay Attention to Contents on Label
Whether you are buying CBD oil, tincture, or salve, make sure
to go through the following information on the product label
before purchasing it:
Serving Size
The serving size or servings per unit gives a rough estimate of
how long the product will last. For instance, 15 servings mean
the product will last you for 15 days at a once-daily dosage.
CBD Content
As seen earlier, CBD content is important for determining the
appropriate dose. CBD product labels offer information not
only on the amount of cannabidiol present per serving, but
also whether the product contains THC.
The desired level of THC in CBD oil should not exceed
0.3 per cent. The product label may not carry information about
the presence of THC if its concentration is below 0.3 per cent.
Weight
<25 lbs 26-45 lbs 46-85 lbs
85-150 lbs 151-240 lbs >241 lbs
Mild 1.5 mg 6 mg 9 mg 12 mg 18 mg 22.5 mg
Medium 6 mg 9 mg 12 mg 15 mg 22.5 mg 30 mg
Severe 9 mg 12 mg 15 mg 18 mg 27 mg 45 mg
Figure 1: CBD Dosage Calculator for Chronic Pain
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