Starting Out With CBD/Finding Your CBD Sweet Spot
Are you starting a CBD routine but don't know what dosage to begin with? Whichever form of CBD you're using, topicals, gummies, or oil, the goal is to take an amount that will provide you with the highest benefits.
Even before we can teach you how to find your CBD sweet spot, there are some vital facts about the relationship between CBD oil and your body that you need to be familiar with:
Perhaps you've heard someone say, "I tried CBD, but it didn't provide even the slightest effects for me." Though that may be true, it doesn't mean that the entire industry is a scam.
To begin with, CBD does not work on our bodies the same way. That's because every user has unique biology, meaning that our endocannabinoid systems (ECS) are different. CBD delivers its effects by interacting with our ECS, hence the different effects experienced by every person.
Because of these differences, the amount of CBD oil that provides optimal effects for one person after just a few days may not provide another person with any effects for weeks.
Additionally, CBD is highly lipophilic, meaning it is attracted to fats (fat-soluble). When you consume CBD, a significant percentage of it is stored in the body fat cells. It remains in the fat cells for days until enough is stored to be released gradually into the ECS to provide effects.
Therefore, don't give up on your CBD regimen just yet. Be patient and experiment until you find your sweet spot to start enjoying the near-magical benefits of CBD.
How To Find Your CBD Sweet Spot
CBD sweet spot refers to the least dose or amount of CBD you need to take to experience the effects you're looking for. Everybody's sweet spot is different, and finding it requires you to experiment with different doses patiently.
Generally, most people will begin to experience their desired results with 10-20mg of CBD daily. Experts advise that beginners start with a small dose of CBD and slowly work their way up while observing the effects experienced at different doses.
Start Slow And Increase Gradually
The best dosage to begin with, is 10-20mg CBD. Take this amount daily for the next 3-5 days and let the CBD build up in your body as the ECS gets used to it.
Consider taking the oil at the same time every day to build consistency/consistent levels of CBD in your system for maximum effectiveness. Let's say that this dosage gives you the relief you're looking for; then, it may be very well your sweet spot.
However, some people may find this amount not enough to provide the effects they seek. In this case, increase your dose by 5-10mg. Take the amount daily for 3-5days, and if you feel any difference, that means your ECS is responding to CBD.
Continue with this dose until the 5 days are over and if you don't get maximum benefits, raise the dosage by a tiny amount. Evaluate the effects, and if you feel that you are happy and receiving the highest benefits at that dose, you have found your sweet spot.
Note that it can take 4-6 weeks to build a CBD consistency. Therefore you need to be patient and increase your dose slowly until you get your desired relief.
For CBD, Less May Be More
Taking massive amounts of CBD does not provide you with more relief! Once you have found your sweet spot, it's highly likely there's no room for additional benefits. Meaning, the extra amount of CBD past your ideal dosage will be excreted like any other nutrients.
Build A Consistency For Maximum Benefits
Consistency is key to getting the highest benefits of your CBD dose. The positive benefits of CBD build with time.
CBD lasts in your system for up to 12-24 hours. After this timeline, your system will no longer have CBD. Therefore, you want to consume your CBD every day (even twice a day) at the same time to guarantee a consistent amount of CBD in your system. This stimulates your ECS to react more to the compound and provide maximum benefits.
Remember that CBD can be consumed in numerous forms, from gummies, topicals, tinctures, to oils. So, do not be afraid to do some 'trial and error' until you find the form that works perfectly for you.
PLEASE NOTE: CBD is neither a medicine nor a cure for any illness and by no means do we make any medical claims. CBD can help to maintain and support your health and a healthy lifestyle.
I am not making any medical claims in this or any of my other publications. All content I produce, is purely for educational purposes and for sharing my own personal knowledge and experiences of CBD.
