Finding your optimal dose of CBD requires experimentation and adjustments; for best results, this process should be undertaken under the guidance of a licensed physician.
Studies of oral CBD use indicate that 300 mg daily may be an effective dose; however, larger and more robust clinical trials must be completed to substantiate these results.
Start Slow
No matter the form of delivery (oils/tinctures, edibles or capsules), starting small is always advised when beginning new medications. A pea-sized amount or the size of a US dime should suffice when beginning treatment.
Once you’ve established a baseline dose, gradually increase it day-by-day until you find your optimal dosage. Keep a journal so you can assess how your body is responding to CBD.
Your ideal CBD dose depends on many factors, including weight and the severity of any health conditions you are dealing with. Experimentation will be key in finding what works for you; try different CBD products and milligram strengths until you find one that suits you; for instance taking capsules in the morning, gummies for afternoon meetings and tincture for sleep can all help – then adjust as necessary until it feels just right!
Keep a Journal
Keep a journal and track your experiences to find the appropriate CBD dosage. Doing this will allow you to observe its effects as well as any side effects like fatigue or nausea that might appear after taking CBD.
A CBD diary will assist in creating a regular schedule and frequency of use that works for you, while simultaneously helping to develop a progressive program to reach optimal CBD dosage and provide improved results over time.
Starting to use CBD can be tricky as its effects and dosage vary between people and depend on factors like body weight and metabolism. A tincture containing an exact listing of how much CBD each drop contains can make monitoring consumption and dosage much simpler; we advise beginning slowly before increasing over time.
Consider Your Symptoms
Your symptoms will also play a part in determining your CBD dosage. For instance, CBD has long been used to help manage anxiety; one study even demonstrated its efficacy against similar prescription anti-anxiety drugs such as Xanax (alprazolam).
If you’re using CBD to help with sleep, keep track of your progress by tracking things such as how long it takes you to fall asleep each night and waking up during the night – this data can be invaluable in tailoring your dosage of CBD in order to achieve desired results.
Considerations must also be given to how CBD may interact with certain medications, such as blood thinners and antiepileptics. If you take such drugs, be sure to monitor liver enzyme levels regularly to make sure CBD isn’t causing any issues with them.
Talk to Your Doctor
Be mindful that CBD is not FDA-approved like Epidiolex (an FDA-approved cannabis-derived medication used to treat seizures associated with certain forms of epilepsy), so it’s always advisable to check in with your healthcare provider regarding dosage recommendations.
Your doctor can also assist in helping to determine an ideal CBD dosage based on other medical issues and any medications prescribed to you, since some may interact with CBD and cause side effects, such as drowsiness.
Ask your physician about the average bioavailability and onset time of various CBD products, such as edibles like gummies. As they must pass through your digestive system before being absorbed by your body, they may take longer for effects to kick in. In general, however, CBD tinctures or oils tend to work quicker as they can be easily absorbed and taken up quickly into your system so you can adjust dosage according to how quickly it takes effect.
