CBD Dosage Guide (2024)
Reading Time: 3 minutes CBD, or cannabidiol, is not just a compound extracted from the cannabis plant; it’s a vital component of my wellness routine that has offered me a range of potential health benefits.
Through my journey as a professional basketball player and a dedicated student of Nutrition Education, I’ve explored CBD’s role in providing pain relief, enhancing sleep quality, reducing inflammation, and bolstering mental health.
Navigating the world of CBD products and dosages can be complex, but my experience has taught me the significance of selecting the right product and determining an optimal dosage to achieve the desired outcomes.
In this guide, I’ll share insights on choosing the appropriate CBD product and finding the right dosage for you, drawing from both my personal journey and professional studies.
Remember, it’s crucial to consult with a healthcare professional before introducing new supplements or health-related products into your regimen.
What are the Different Types of CBD Products?
- Full-Spectrum CBD
- Broad-Spectrum CBD
- CBD Isolate
There are various CBD products, and the names can be relatively confusing for those who have not been explained the key differences.
Here is a quick guide to the different types of CBD products you might find.
Full-Spectrum CBD
Full-spectrum CBD products include the full, natural spectrum of cannabis compounds. There are over 80 known cannabis compounds like CBD, and full-spectrum products can contain varying amounts.
Some CBD products also include THC, the cannabis compound that is more widely known and the one that is responsible for the “high” of smoking cannabis.
In the United States, all states can have CBD products with up to .3% THC content, while other states that have legalized cannabis consumption can have CBD products with higher concentrations of THC.
Full-spectrum CBD products can cause you to fail a drug test due to their THC content, so it is a reason to avoid these products if you regularly must pass drug tests.
Broad-Spectrum CBD
Broad-spectrum CBD products contain CBD and other cannabis compounds, excluding THC.
Broad-spectrum CBD products are beneficial because they contain many cannabinoids that provide a synergistic boost to your CBD product, but they reduce your risk of failing a drug test for THC consumption.
CBD Isolate
CBD isolate products contain the purest form of CBD and no other cannabis extracts.
CBD isolate products are great for people who do not want any risk of failing a drug test, but they are less effective because they do not contain the full spectrum of cannabinoids that provide synergistic effects.
How to Choose the Best CBD Dosage
While the dosage levels depend upon the type of product you choose for CBD consumption, studies show different beneficial doses between participants.
For example, a 2020 study showed safe and beneficial effects of CBD in up to 6,000mg dosages.
To find the best CBD dosage for yourself, you may have to do some trial-and-error testing.
Your height and weight play a role in how CBD affects your body, along with your natural biochemistry.
For example, if you are taking stress relief gummies, you might notice that a smaller dosage does not provide relief as someone else reports, while a significantly larger dosage will produce the result you are looking for.
The research indicates that both small and large CBD dosages can provide relief, so the best advice is to begin with smaller CBD dosages and slowly increase the amount you are taking, with the guidance of a medical professional, until you find the optimal dosage for yourself.
Using CBD edibles or capsules is a great way to control your dosage because they are evenly dosed.
CBD vapes and tinctures provide less reliable dosages, although they can still be very useful.
Ultimately, finding the right CBD dosage is a personalized journey, best undertaken with the oversight of a healthcare professional.
This ensures that your use of CBD aligns with your overall health goals and takes into account any potential interactions with existing conditions or medications.
