CBD interacts with receptors within your body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) to restore balance and provide relief to your body, making CBD useful in the treatment of anxiety, pain, and dystonia.
Those considering CBD should consult with their healthcare provider and keep a symptom and dose diary; start low and build gradually over time.
1. Capsules or Softgels
CBD capsules or softgels offer precise doses of CBD in an easily-digested pill form, making it easy for anyone to add CBD into their daily vitamin/supplement routine. These products are especially helpful if someone already takes medications that include CBD.
These soothing capsules contain melatonin, which regulates sleep-wake cycles and can help improve insomnia symptoms. We have also added an adaptogenic herb called Ashwagandha which promotes stress reduction and can help ease an anxious state.
Both ingredients work in concert to support your ECS (Endocannabinoid System), which acts like a body manager by helping you stay balanced and in control. They also increase serotonin levels which can help soothe racing thoughts before bedtime, leading to restful night’s restful slumber.
2. Gummies
Gummies combine hemp-extracted CBD oil with sweeteners, flavorings, and gelling agents to produce a tasty product that’s easy to consume. Their production can be easily done either commercially or homemade for home crafting, providing another great way to experience CBD’s many health benefits!
CBD gummies may help alleviate pain, but it is important to remember that research on their efficacy is limited and individual needs differ. Furthermore, additional ingredients in CBD gummies could alter their efficacy.
CBD gummies often contain melatonin or L-theanine, both known for promoting sleep and relaxation, making them an effective part of a comprehensive pain management strategy. Furthermore, their discreet delivery method means they can be taken anytime without drawing unnecessary attention to themselves from others.
3. Edibles
CBD edibles are foods infused with CBD that can be eaten to absorb its effects through your digestive tract. Since CBD edibles must first break down in your digestive tract before entering your system, their effects may take up to two hours for them to kick in.
Select a high-quality CBD edible with third-party certifications of analysis to ensure it contains an appropriate dose of CBD without any unnecessary additives or ingredients.
Start slowly, as any food-based supplement requires experimentation to find what works for you. Starting small will also prevent getting any unpleasant “buzzes” from edibles that could potentially become uncomfortable.
4. Sprays or Tinctures
Sprays and tinctures deliver CBD into the bloodstream via sublingual or intranasal absorption. These portable products allow precise dosage management; unlike edibles where dosing may not be easy.
However, using a dropper to measure out an appropriate dose can be time-consuming and messy; additionally, the tincture could mix with food or beverages in your digestive tract and become less bioavailable and slow to take effect.
Mitch Earleywine, professor at State University of New York at Albany and adviser for cannabis advocacy group NORML. This rapid absorption can make a big difference for those dealing with chronic pain, according to Earleywine.
5. Salad Dressing
CBD oil can add extra nutrition and nutty flavors to savory dishes and sauces, and is best used in low heat recipes to preserve its potency and preserve its potency. It may even serve as an additional ingredient when creating salad dressings!
Here are a few recipes to get you going.
