Are you considering using CBD products to relieve anxiety and pain? It can be difficult to determine the right dosage, as there are no federal regulations for CBD products. However, research has shown that full-spectrum, broad-spectrum CBD can effectively treat these conditions. Here's what you need to know before buying CBD products. If your doctor doesn't give you a recommendation, it's best to start with a smaller dose and increase it gradually.
This could mean starting with 20 to 40 mg a day. After a week, increase this amount by 5 mg and continue until you feel that your symptoms are being treated effectively. CBD products come in many forms, including oils, tinctures, capsules, lotions, creams and ointments. Oils and tinctures are usually taken directly under the tongue or added to food or drinks.
Topical creams and ointments are applied directly to the skin. Determining the dosage for these products can be complicated as the potency varies depending on the product and amount used. The only FDA-approved CBD product is Epidiolex, which is available by prescription and treats seizure disorders such as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. Epidiolex starts with a dose of 2.5 milligrams twice a day. After a week, you can increase the dose to 5 milligrams twice a day. For other products on the market that are not regulated by the FDA, there are no established guidelines for the concentration of CBD.
Factors such as your weight, what you're treating and the concentration of the product will influence how much you should take. A clinical review of studies confirmed that people tolerate doses of up to 1500 milligrams a day. CBD products express the dose in milligrams. Capsules or gummies tend to have a content expressed in milligrams, which makes dosing much easier than oils or creams. Oils or tinctures with a dropper indicate the CBD content of the total liquid bottle.
Some bottles offer serving sizes, such as a drop, to indicate the dose. It's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully and start with a small dose before increasing it gradually. Keep track of how much you take, how many times a day you take it and evaluate your symptoms daily (scoring from 1 to 10) to see if they're getting better or worse. Although there aren't many known side effects associated with CBD products, changes in appetite, fatigue and diarrhea have been reported. The FDA states that CBD can cause liver damage and potentially affect other prescription drugs you're taking. If you're starting your path to CBD, it's best to slowly increase your dose so that you can control how it affects you. To ensure the best results, keep track of how much you take, how many times a day you take it and evaluate your symptoms daily.
