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Cannabis 101: Maximizing the Benefits of CBD

Discovering a routine that works for you empowers you to feel great and live your best life. There's a lot of information out there about cannabis, specifically CBD - but you don't need a master's degree in science to grasp the basics of this powerful compound.

What Factors Affect My Experience?

Your experience with CBD is personal, and how you interact with a product won't be the same as someone else. Relief varies greatly from person to person. Several factors influence how a product will make you feel. Understanding their role is the key to unlocking a CBD routine that supports your health and wellness goals and keeps you feeling your best. Some factors that can impact your experience include:

  • Your Endocannabinoid System: This complex biological system in your body is responsible for the effects of CBD and is as unique as your fingerprint.
  • Personal Tolerance: Your history of previous use impacts your experience. Generally, the more you consume, the higher your tolerance, or resistance to effects.
  • Product Type and Dosage: What kind of product you’re consuming, whether it’s oral, topical, or vapor, all make a difference.
  • Set & Setting: How, when, and where you're consuming CBD can influence your psychological response.
  • Sleep & Diet: Quality of sleep, sustenance, and proper nutrition can change the effects of your CBD products.
  • Cannabinoids: The specific compounds in the plant product you're consuming can range in impacts.

Key Cannabinoids and Their Effects

Cannabinoid Effects
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) Psychoactive, high-inducing
CBD (Cannabidiol) Psychoactive, not high-inducing
CBN (Cannabinol) Psychoactive, not high-inducing
CBG (Cannabigerol) Psychoactive, not high-inducing

Which CBD Product is Best for Me?

The beauty of CBD is the variety of ways you can consume it. You can vaporize flower or concentrates, use oil cartridges, or choose from one of many other options.

Topical & Oral Products:

  • Edibles: Gummies, chocolates
  • Beverages: Juice, seltzers
  • Topicals
  • Capsules
  • Tinctures

How Much Should I Take?

Start with a low dose of a CBD product and take it slowly to fully gauge how it makes you feel. As you adjust, you can tweak the dosage as needed. The golden rule of cannabis consumption, especially when trying new products, is: go slow and start low.

CBD Dose Guide:

  • Small Dose: 1 - 5 mg, with 2.5 mg usually suggested for new products.
  • Medium Dose: 6 - 12 mg. At this dose, you’ll start to feel the effects more strongly.
  • Large Dose: 15 - 50 mg. Experienced users and certain medical patients may need a mega dose, which is 50+ mg and can go as high as 100 mg.

Ultimately, the question of which CBD products and routines are best for you is intensely personal. And when it comes to CBD, there are no silly questions.

Have More Questions?

There's a lot of information to wade through, and it can be confusing whether you’re just starting out or have been enjoying the plant for years. The ability to personalize your CBD routine is the biggest benefit of plant medicine, but identifying the right products for you is also the biggest challenge.