So you are exploring using CBD to help with any number of symptoms such as anxiety, muscle spasms and cramps, aches in joints, headaches and so much more.
The first questions that may come to mind are “what type of CBD should I take?” and “how do I take it?” There are many options which can be confusing to a first time user. There are tinctures (drops), to be taken sublingually (under the tongue) or orally, e-liquids for vaping or flower to smoke, edibles to eat and topicals to rub on your skin directly to the symptomatic area.
One thing to keep in mind is bioavailability. Bioavailability is the bodies ability to absorb CBD. Different methods of taking it provide different levels and speed of effect. The numbers provided by various studies give ranges of effectiveness: Ingesting CBD has about 10% absorption rate. Smoking or vaping comes in at about 40%; sublingually is around 35%, and topically is about 70%. Your symptoms, how quickly you need to get the effects and how long you need them to last will help determine which method to use. If you need instant relief from anxiety, vaping will provide the quickest results. Vaping/smoking is followed by sublingual administration. While not as quick as vaping, putting a dropper full of CBD oil under your tongue and letting it sit there for a few minutes will allow the CBD to be absorbed directly into your bloodstream. Eating it takes longer but is often the easiest way to administer your dose. Each method also is impacted by the strength of the dose. Since eating has the lowest bioavailability, you may want to use a higher dose. While eating may not produce immediate effects, the relief it provides will last longer as it is absorbed into the body over time. I enjoy the drops under the tongue because you get the best of both worlds. Near immediate relief and then longer term relief from the delayed absorption after swallowing.
The first questions that may come to mind are “what type of CBD should I take?” and “how do I take it?” There are many options which can be confusing to a first time user. There are tinctures (drops), to be taken sublingually (under the tongue) or orally, e-liquids for vaping or flower to smoke, edibles to eat and topicals to rub on your skin directly to the symptomatic area.
One thing to keep in mind is bioavailability. Bioavailability is the bodies ability to absorb CBD. Different methods of taking it provide different levels and speed of effect. The numbers provided by various studies give ranges of effectiveness: Ingesting CBD has about 10% absorption rate. Smoking or vaping comes in at about 40%; sublingually is around 35%, and topically is about 70%. Your symptoms, how quickly you need to get the effects and how long you need them to last will help determine which method to use. If you need instant relief from anxiety, vaping will provide the quickest results. Vaping/smoking is followed by sublingual administration. While not as quick as vaping, putting a dropper full of CBD oil under your tongue and letting it sit there for a few minutes will allow the CBD to be absorbed directly into your bloodstream. Eating it takes longer but is often the easiest way to administer your dose. Each method also is impacted by the strength of the dose. Since eating has the lowest bioavailability, you may want to use a higher dose. While eating may not produce immediate effects, the relief it provides will last longer as it is absorbed into the body over time. I enjoy the drops under the tongue because you get the best of both worlds. Near immediate relief and then longer term relief from the delayed absorption after swallowing.
In part, topicals are so effective because the skin has the highest concentration of receptors for cannabinoids. Topicals are best for when you need fast relief for a specific part of the body (muscles, shoulder, knee, etc.).
Why is this important? It’s all about having the best experience with CBD especially for new users. Here are some things to keep in mind when you decide how to take cbd. What method is most comfortable and convenient for you, how quickly do you need to feel the effect and how long do you need it to last. The chart below summarizes this info to help make it easier for you to make your own choices:
For more information on dosage and to learn about the biphasic effect of CBD, see our article on how to dose.
For yet more information, a free consultation, or to purchase our CBD products, visit us at https://www.yallacbd.com or email us at yallacbd@gmail.com.
Why is this important? It’s all about having the best experience with CBD especially for new users. Here are some things to keep in mind when you decide how to take cbd. What method is most comfortable and convenient for you, how quickly do you need to feel the effect and how long do you need it to last. The chart below summarizes this info to help make it easier for you to make your own choices:
- 10% for oral consumption (edibles or tinctures)
Easiest method to administer
Takes 1-2 hours to achieve effects
Longer lasting effects - 35% for sublingual-absorbed directly under the tongue,
Fairly easy to administer
Fast acting effect (5-10 min.)
Reasonably long lasting effect - 40% for vaporized or smoked (absorbed through the lungs)
Somewhat easy to administer
Fastest acting (within minutes)
Shorter length of effect
Concerns about impact on lungs - 70% rubbed on the skin
Easy to administer
Highest bioavailability
Fast acting on localized area
For more information on dosage and to learn about the biphasic effect of CBD, see our article on how to dose.
For yet more information, a free consultation, or to purchase our CBD products, visit us at https://www.yallacbd.com or email us at yallacbd@gmail.com.
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