A lot. Next question.
All joking aside, this is a question that comes up fairly regularly, especially as the CBD market is growing in popularity. There are new consumers of CBD daily. With how easy it is to buy CBD online, not everyone does their research before placing an order.
This is why we strongly believe blogs like this are important, to help educate the consumer.
According to market research conducted by Grand View Research:
“The global cannabidiol market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 22.2% from 2019 to 2025 to reach USD 23.6 billion by 2025.”
That is explosive growth.
Questions such as how much CBD should I take, are not always easy to answer.
The answer will depend on a large number of factors, including your reason for taking Cbd Oil, your application method, the type of spectrum used, and ultimately your own body. We all respond differently, so taking your time trying to find the proper dosage for your ailment is important.
Please use the below as a guide to get you started in the right direction. The rest is up to you.
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How much CBD should I take?
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How much CBD should I take for anxiety? How much CBD should I take for stress?
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How much CBD should I take for sleep?
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How much CBD should I take for pain?
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How much CBD should I take daily?
Please use the recommended CBD dosage as a starting line for your own CBD wellness journey. Keep detailed notes on how you feel, so that you can revert back objectively. Make sure you’re consistent and taking your CBD daily.
After 5 days, review your notes and adjust your CBD oil dosage accordingly. Either up or down, until you reach the desired effect.
1. How much CBD should I take?
If you’re new to CBD and trying to figure out how much CBD oil should I take get ready to devote some time to experimenting. Unless you’re one of the lucky few ones that gets it right at the beginning.
The good news is, CBD has been proven safe and well tolerated by humans, even at high doses.
Up to now, there has not been even one case of cannabidiol overdose recorded.
Therefore, you should feel free to experiment with the proper dosage for you, as you see fit.
According to user reviews, average standard doses currently fluctuate between 30mg to 80mg daily. Your results and dosage may vary.
Your body’s response will depend on dosage, spectrum and your individual metabolism. There are some things to keep in mind, especially when it comes to spectrums.
There are currently three main CBD spectrums for sale online:
- Full Spectrum
- Broad Spectrum
- CBD Isolate
There are other cannabinoids that are becoming wildly popular now, including CBG, but our discussion will focus on hemp extracted cannabidiol only.
There are a few differences between the three spectrums, but we will keep it fairly simple here. For more detailed information, please check out our CBD Spectrums Blog.
Full spectrum CBD is the least processed and contains all cannabinoids, flavonoids and terpenes of the hemp plant. This includes THC. By law, hemp extracted full spectrum CBD oil cannot contain more than 0.3% THC by dry weight. The THC content is so minimal, you will not have any psychoactive side effects.
You still need to be careful, as over time THC can and does build up in your body and can cause you to fail a drug test.
That’s where broad spectrum and CBD isolate come into play. Both are THC Free, although some minute particles can still be found in broad spectrum. That’s because it is processed similarly to full spectrum.
It contains all the cannabinoids, flavonoids and terpenes, but it’s taken one step further to remove THC.
CBD isolate on the other hand is the most processed of the hemp extracted oils. That’s because everything, except CBD is removed. CBD isolate does not contain any additional cannabinoids, flavonoids, or terpenes.
It is pure CBD oil. Nothing else.
Those are the major differences, but there are more. At least for now you have a basic understanding of the uniqueness of each spectrum. Now it’s time to drill it down a bit more and get slightly more specific.
It’s extremely important to note that not all cannabidiol oil is the same. The actual strength of the oil matters. This is why we discuss the dosage of CBD in MG’s, not the amount of oil in a dropper.
As an example, a quarter dropper of CBDistillery Full Spectrum 5000mg CBD oil, contains more hemp extracted cannabidiol than a full dropper of CBDistillery Full Spectrum 1000mg CBD oil. Make sure you calculate your dosage accordingly.
Most tincture bottles or packaging will show amount of CBD per ml (one full dropper). This is what you should base your dosage on.
2. How much CBD should I take for anxiety? How much CBD should I take for stress?
CBD dosage for anxiety will vary. Currently there are no recommended doses. Each of us will respond differently to cannabidiol oil, and it will also depend on the spectrum.
General rule of thumb is to start low and move up from there. If you’re new to CBD, you will need to consider all of your options.
Some people have THC induced anxiety, in which case the full spectrum CBD oil will only make your anxiety worse. Individual sensitivity to THC varies, but to be safe in those cases, broad spectrum or CBD isolate is recommended.
Start with a low dose of 20mg to 30mg per day. That would be 10mg/15mg in the morning, 10/15mg in the evening. See how you respond. Do not get discouraged, as these recommendations are just the beginning doses.
If no improvement noted, increase CBD oil dosage for anxiety after 5 days. Once you reach 100mg – 120mg per day, if no notable difference noticed, consider switching to a different spectrum, or a higher strength oil.
3. How much CBD should I take for sleep?
Once again, there’s no right answer. You have to give it a try and see how it works for you. Keep in mind there are specially formulated CBD oils and gummies for sleep. For example, these Broad Spectrum REM Series Sleep Tinctures by Relive Everyday contain 10mg of cannabidiol hemp extract. These are specially formulated for sleep, and they also include other ingredients such as Lavender, Chamomile and Jasmine among others, which are known to promote sleep.
You can also try these CBD Nighttime Gummies by CBDistillery. They contain 30mg of CBD Isolate and 1.5mg of melatonin per gummy. Melatonin helps to promote good sleep, on top of the CBD isolate in the gummies themselves.
The best way to know if to try and see how you respond to each.
4. How much CBD should I take for pain?
Again, no standard dose is recommended. The CBD dosage will also depend on the type of CBD you are administering. There are CBD Topical creams for pain, which you apply externally to the affected area. Their concentration of CBD varies, so you will need to try a couple before you find something that works for you.
If you’re asking how much CBD oil to take, the answer will vary. However, because pain is typically in a concentrated area, and orally ingested CBD travels throughout our entire body, we recommend starting with a minimum of 50mg of CBD a day. Most likely it will need to be higher.
Keep in mind that it takes a while for cannabidiol oil to work on pain. This is why it’s only recommended for chronic pain, and not if you get a boo boo.
CBD oil for pain can take up to two weeks to take effect. Once cannabidiol oil gets into our bloodstream it works for the CB receptors in our ECS system, which are located throughout the body. Therefore, it’s not your entire dosage that will go to fight the pain/inflammation.
Make sure you take your CBD daily, and don’t get discouraged. Unlike topicals, the CBD oil should work from the inside on not just masking the pain, but on helping to bring down the inflammation and fighting the actual cause of the pain itself.
5. How much CBD should I take daily?
Once again completely up to the individual. If you’re wondering how many mg of CD oil to take, use our guide above and you can’t go wrong.
If you’re new to CBD, start low. Unless you’re looking for help with pain or inflammation, our suggestion would be to start at 30mg to 40mg CBD daily, split up into two separate doses.
Check in after 5 days to see how your body responds.
Since there are no major life-threatening side effects reported for CBD, and CBD withdrawal is minimal, you can always adjust your dose as you see fit.
Once you fight the right spot, you will understand why the CBD market is booming.
