If you browse our CBD oils, you’ll find a range of strengths, from 300 mg CBD Tinctures to 1500 mg CBDA Tinctures. Before you begin a CBD regimen, make sure you understand what those strength numbers refer to.

Read the Labels Carefully
You need to know how much CBD is in the product and how much of the product you should take. CBD doses are expressed in milligrams (mg). Make sure to read the product labels carefully. In the case of cbdMD’s 300 mg CBD oil, the “300 mg” refers to the entire tincture package. Look at the fine print and instructions to get the CBD concentration per serving.

CBDA Tincture Label

Another example. “cbdMD’s CBD oil capsules come in 30-count and 60-count bottles. The highest number of milligrams for a 30-count bottle is 1500, while the highest for a 60-count bottle is 3000. However, if you look at the label’s bottom, it says the same thing: “50 mg CBD per capsule.” The 60-count bottle has twice as many milligrams per bottle because it has twice as many capsules per bottle, not because it’s more potent per capsule.” cbdMD

Is it Milligrams of Pure CBD?

cbdMD’s “Superior Broad Spectrum” process uses precise measurements, so there’s no guesswork involved, and the milligrams on the labels of their products represent the quantity of pure CBD; the other hemp-based ingredients are extras. There are exceptions. The 1500 mg CBD PM tinctures and soft gels have 40 mg of CBD and 10 mg of CBN. The best way to view precisely what is in a product, view its lab results (COA).

Healer CBDA Tinctures, using the “Healer Spectrum”, also have a Certificate of Analysis that you can view to find out the exact concentrations of CBDA.

What CBD Strength Should You Use?

Unfortunately, there is not a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, even between people with similar body types. Healer recommends that “less is more” when starting a CBD regime, as you learn how your body reacts.

Potency Options

  • Low-Potency CBD (150-300 mg) makes good options for those who are especially responsive to CBD products (perhaps their endocannabinoid system is more active) or who simply want to use CBD for wellness support.
  • Mid-range CBD (600-750 mg) may be more helpful for those who need a little extra support or who are not getting the benefits they need from the lower dosage.
  • High-Strength CBD (1000 mg and up) is available for those with more cumbersome issues such as difficulty maintaining a healthy sleep pattern or more prone to stress responses.

    It is advised to start with the lowest concentration and work your way up slowly, as needed.

CBD Results Do Take Time

Per cbdMD, “Another thing we know is that CBD tends to accumulate in your body over time. While some people report dramatic results on first use, many others find that the reaction creeps up on them after a few weeks of daily consumption. 

For that reason, we advise starting slow. As you may have noticed, a low-concentration CBD product is also a cheaper one, so if you can derive benefits from it, then it can be helpful for your pocketbook as well as your health. Try taking a modest CBD oil strength every morning and evening, monitor the responses, and gradually increase if necessary. 

Give it about a month before adjusting the serving size up, if needed. But if you feel it is too much, you can decrease the serving size at any time. Just know as you adjust up, you need time for the product to work in your system adequately, and it takes a few weeks to assess this appropriately.”

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Delivery Methods

“To get CBD into your system, you can swallow, absorb under your tongue, inhale it or absorb through skin (topical). In each of these methods, the CBD gets broken down a little before it reaches your bloodstream – the percentage of CBD that makes it to the bloodstream determines the product’s bioavailability,” per cbdMD.

Keep in mind, your metabolism has a play in the precise bioavailability, as well.

Ingesting CBD

Whether through CBD capsules or edibles such as gummies, swallowing has the lowest bioavailability because it has to go through your digestive system before getting to your bloodstream. Swallowing can be useful if you like your CBD slow and steady because it lasts for about seven hours.

CBD Through a Mucous Membrane
This is typically performed by dropping CBD oil under your tongue and holding it there for 30 to 60 seconds before swallowing. This is how CBD, and CBDA Tinctures, can be used for best results, as bioavailability through this method is higher.

CBD Drops in Food and Drink
You can add drops to your food or drink. But this may delay onset time and require more drops

Inhaled CBD
Vaping, generally. This yields a much higher bioavailability than oral methods since your lungs are full of tiny blood vessels designed to absorb the gasses found there. This method yields a faster, stronger, but shorter-lived impact, usually around three or four hours.

Topical CBD
Lotion rubbed on and the CBD is absorbed through the skin. This is not getting into your bloodstream, though since your skin also has an endocannabinoid receptors, you can still derive some benefit from them.

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Building Your Own CBD Regimen

The first question to ask is, “Why am I taking CBD exactly?” What benefits are you looking for? The answers will play a role in what product you choose to use. Starting out, you may need to establish a baseline, and to get that you may want to keep a daily CBD regime, try different products based on physical or mental needs,

 

CBD Oil Benefits

Some desired CBD oil benefits could include:

  • General improved wellness.
  • Better rest.
  • Help winding down at bedtime.
  • A more balanced sense of calm.
  • Help with managing daily stress.
  • Help with common aches from, for example, “overdoing it.”
  • Workout recovery, such as some products designed with ingredients such as histamine dihydrochloride to help with pain and soreness.
  • To soothe or moisturize the skin.

CBD Oil for Exercise Recovery

If you’re leading an active lifestyle or have a particularly strenuous project set up like a home repair or a hiking trip, you might want to take a more concentrated CBD oil to aid in exercise recovery. Joint and muscle strains can benefit from CBD Freeze or CBD Recover, thanks to added topical painkillers. The difference in CBD oil strengths is an important factor in how you use it.

Daily CBD Oil for Wellness

The easiest way to keep a daily CBD regimen is to fit it into your existing routine. For instance, if you take supplements every morning, you can add a low- or medium-strength CBD oil capsule to the set. Or, if you’re religious about your morning coffee, try adding a few drops of CBD oil to get you started on the right foot.

CBD Oil for Sleep

Times of physical or mental strain can also make it tough to maintain normal sleep patterns. On such occasions, a nightly dropper full of CBD oil with melatonin could be just the thing. Melatonin enhances the relaxing powers of CBD and helps stabilize your circadian rhythms.
For a thorough rundown of the different product options, check out How to Take CBD Oil.

Consult With Your Physician

This is a general guide. Your physician, who knows you and your body, can give you a good idea before starting a CBD regimen. Also, your physician can ensure that you are not taking any medications that might interact with CBD.

 

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.