If you’ve recently decided to experience the effects of CBD, the first question you may ask is ‘how much should I take?’. This article will offer some insight on how to identify the best dose for you.
CBD is measured in MG
All CBD products should be sold with information on how many milligrams (MG) each serving contains. It will likely have the total MG in bold on the front of the packaging but it is important to know what an individual serving contains. For example a 300mg pack of 30 gummies will contain 10mg per gummy. Milligrams is a unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a gram.
Food standard agency (FSA)
The food standard agency (FSA) have made the following statement on CBD dosage.
Emily Miles, Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency, said:
‘Today, we are advising that CBD could be risky for vulnerable groups, and suggesting an upper limit of 70mg a day for everyone else taking the product.’
Start slow and record your experience
The correct CBD dosage is unique to each individual so the best way to identify this is to gradually increase your intake when needed. You could start with 10mg once a day and during this period record variables such as ; your weight, what you ate, the amount of CBD administered, how you felt before and after, and anything else that you believe effects the experience. Based on your experiences you may then chose to increase your dosage to 20mg a day and then track the different effects. From here you can adjust dosage and record your experience down to the last detail until you’ve dialed in just the right amount for your circumstances.
Can you overdose on CBD?
CBD is a non-toxic substance, meaning it is not known to have any poisonous effects when it’s consumed by humans. Unlike dangerous drugs such as cocaine and heroin, no human deaths have ever been reported due to CBD use. However it is possible to use too much CBD at once and experience a range of potential side effects. More information on potential side effects can be found here.
It is worth noting that if you are using CBD to self medicate for any serious conditions always ensure you speak to a trusted and trained medical professional prior to use.
