The market for CBD products is growing at an ever-expanding
pace, who can keep up? Whether you are a first-time user, or
an experienced CBD fan interested in vaping CBD, it can be
confusing as to how these products work and how much of them
to take.
A frequent question that comes up all the time, from customers in
store at CBD First, online, or on forums is: What’s the best CBD
dosage? In other words, how much CBD should I take?
Unlike with other supplements, neither the Medicines and
Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) or the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) have created a Recommended Daily
Intake (RDI) for CBD, which means it does not yet have an official
serving size.
How to Choose Your CBD Dosage
1. Understanding the label
2. Start low and increase your
strengths accordingly
We cannot tell you how much CBD to take as this would be
irresponsible of us to do as there are no real official values to
follow. There have been some studies that have reported figures
used in early stage studies, which are being reported as guidelines
on different websites and blogs for certain ailments. However,
to get reliable, accurate information, much more in-depth clinical
studies need performed. This will require time and patience.
Don’t just start taking 60mg of CBD twice a day because one
of your friends of similar size says it works for them. You need
to consider each person is different and many factors are in
play and how the body functions. This may include body weight,
metabolism, genetics, and the endocannabinoid system.
What we do suggest is to start off small and to increase your
dosages gradually and see how your body reacts. It may be
useful to keep a log book of how you feel after each dosage until
you find the optimum amount for you. Again, everyone is different.
What worked for your friend may not work for you, or you could
even need a smaller dosage for a similar condition.
First, make sure you understand what is in the product.
When purchasing a CBD product, these will often come labelled
as five percent, ten percent, or 5000mg and so on, but what do
these values mean?
First things first. Check whether the percentage or quantity of
CBD stated on the bottle refers to the quantity of actual CBD in
the product and not the quantity of CBD hemp concentrate or oil
used to make the product.
It can be confusing as some customers will be misled into
believing their ten percent CBD oil contains ten percent actual
CBD but in some cases, this can refer to the content of hemp oil
concentrate added during formulation.
If your vape is made up of CBD extract, vegetable glycerine and
propylene glycol, you can also use it as a tincture (drops) under
your tongue.
CBD fact:
Unlike nicotine
containing
e-liquids, the
mass stated
refers to the
quantity of CBD
in the entire
product, and not
per millilitre.
Percentage vs milligrams
As there is no actual standardised method of labelling CBD
products, you will often see products labelled as a percentage or
with a quantity stated in milligrams.
Unlike nicotine containing e-liquids, the mass stated refers to the
quantity of CBD in the entire product, and not per millilitre. As an
example, a 1000mg CBD e-liquid that is 10ml in volume would
contain 100mg CBD per millilitre, and 33.33mg per millilitre if in
a 30ml container.
If the CBD content is stated as a percentage however, a
five percent 10ml bottle will contain 500mg of CBD or CBD
concentrate, or 50mg per millilitre. A five percent 50ml bottle
will contain 2500mg CBD, and still, 50mg CBD per millilitre, the
overall CBD content is different depending on container volume.
3. Consult your doctor
When in doubt, consult your GP, especially if you have an existing
medical condition. Do not stop taking medication in substitution
for CBD without speaking to your general practitioner.
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is not intended as
medical advice.
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