3 Common Questions About CBD

CBD has many benefits and uses for almost everyone. Over the years, more discoveries are being found of the positive impact CBD can have when interacting with our endocannabinoid system and how those positive impacts can benefit our long-term wellbeing. But to understand how those benefits work, it is important to understand CBD. So, with that being said, let’s start with three common questions about CBD many consumers have.

This is probably one of the most asked questions about CBD consumers ask, “How much CBD should I take?” This question depends on the form you use, as well as other factors. Most studies done on humans shows that anywhere between 20mg to 1,500mg is suitable for daily consumption, but, the real answer is the amount that is right for you. To understand what amount that is, you must consider factors such as:

• body weight
• body chemistry
• concentration of the CBD
• why you are using the CBD

Experts recommend starting at a lower serving and increasing milligram consumption until desired results have been achieved. This could mean starting at servings of 25mg and adding 5mg every day until you can feel the results of the CBD. For more intense conditions, a higher starting serving may be necessary to help give you the results you’re looking for.

If you would really like to be specific, there are serving calculators at your access, available to you online. It is also helpful to speak to an expert or doctor about what is the correct serving for you, considering your individual needs. It is hard to give a set serving for each person, as every person’s metabolism, weight, body chemistry and desired results are different. But there are methods which help you calculate the serving for your body weight. The method calculates the serving using the equation [0.5mg x (Your Weight) = (mg serving)] and take this serving three times a day. Start off slow and find the sweet spot for your desired effects from the CBD consumption.

The form you take CBD also plays a role in how much you should take. This brings up one of the questions about CBD of “What kind of CBD should I take?” Each form has different compositions that will either allow a larger limit or reduced limit depending on its interaction with your endocannabinoid system.

With this form of CBD, you are getting the benefits of all the cannabinoids and terpenes present in the hemp plant. These cannabinoids work together to create amazing results that do not have a plateau. It should be noted that hemp-derived Full Spectrum should contain less than 0.3% THC, so the more you take, the more present the intoxicating properties become due to increased THC presence among the other cannabinoids. This doesn’t mean you will get high, but does mean you will be feeling very relaxed if a substantial amount of full spectrum CBD is consumed.

The Broad Spectrum CBD is a great form of CBD as well! Only thing missing is our friendly intoxicating cannabinoid friend THC. Broad Spectrum works very similar to full spectrum, still utilizing the entourage effect and including useful terpenes and cannabinoids, but with non-detectable THC. Broad Spectrum contains a limited number of the cannabinoids present in the hemp plant, so it is better for those who still want to have the benefits of the entourage effect with the exclusion of certain cannabinoids, such as those who don’t want the intoxicating properties of THC present.

CBD Isolate is basically what its named. It is CBD straight up, no additions to it. For those who want to experience CBD at its purest, this would be the choice for them. The only downside to CBD Isolate is the exclusion of any benefits that may be garnered from the other minor cannabinoids that would be present in a full spectrum or broad spectrum CBD, since there is no other cannabinoid present.

One of the last most common questions about CBD that you are probably still wondering is “when should I take CBD?” The simple answer is actually a question: what are you looking to use CBD for? If you are someone who uses it for discomfort from being physically active, then you should use it after your physically exerting activities. Whether that be a rub, cream, salve or topical, or another method such as tinctures or edibles, the time to take the CBD would be after the activity to help reduce discomfort. The CBD will also aid your body in easing your muscles and combatting soreness.

You could be looking for CBD maintenance and want to incorporate it into your day for multiple reasons such as:

• I want to improve my productivity
• I want to promote a healthy appetite
• I want to have better workouts
• I want to reduce my stress and anxious feelings throughout the day

If you relate to any of the statements above, then it would be best for you to take your CBD in the morning or around lunch time to achieve these results. CBD is great for improving productivity because it helps balance your mind and aids your body in restoring itself to homeostasis. It also boosts energy levels subtly and can improve focus.

Another benefit CBD provides is its ability to effectively balance your appetite! If you are someone who struggles to gain weight or eat breakfast, taking CBD in the morning would be perfect for you to boost your appetite and promote healthy weight.

Lastly, CBD is great to maintain a cool and even mind. Throughout the day, we may experience situations that could cause us stress. To reduce stress and the effects it may have on our body, you can take CBD to start your day so you can approach situations more even keeled or calm your mind so you can support your focus.

But what if the results you are looking for aren’t in the day, but at night? Well, CBD can help with that, too. CBD is great for unwinding and helping you relax due to the benefits it provides, including combatting of stress and anxious feelings that taking CBD offers. CBD has been proven to be an effective night’s rest aid. The relaxed feelings associated with CBD are significant in promoting that restful night you are looking for.

Knowing how much CBD to take, what kind to take and when to take it are all important pieces of information for helping you retain the full effects of this amazing cannabinoid. The biggest part is knowing what you are using the CBD for, and with that you can find the answer to each of these important questions so that your desired goals for your CBD usage will be reached.