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Originally Posted On: https://getevoke.com/blog/understanding-cbd-potency/

In This Article

• Why does the concentration or level of CBD in any given product matter?
• How do you choose between the different concentrations available?
• What makes one CBD product more potent than the next?
• How do you select the exact CBD potency to match your specific need?

If you need help working out the best time to take CBD oil, or the best way to take CBD oil, and how to manage the dosage of other CBD products, then read on.

CBD Percentage | Understanding Products and Packaging

For anyone new to CBD, it’s the information found on the packaging that can sometimes be the most daunting. Sometimes there’s lots of information, at other times there’s very little. There’s usually some basic references related to ingredients and instructions for use, and some brands include information of a creative kind to help inspire your choice of product purchase at the checkout.

But the most important information on CBD packaging, particularly for anyone new to the industry, relates to potency and this information is shared via CBD milligrams.

At its most basic, CBD potency is best explained in the following way:

The higher the milligrams, the more potent the product and the greater the concentration of CBD it contains.

For example, a CBD oil that has 1500mg of CBD is three times as potent as an oil that has 500mg.

Therefore, if you drop 1ml of a 1500mg CBD oil under your tongue, the effect that dose has on your body is likely to be greater than 1ml of a 500mg CBD oil.

A standard oil comes in a 30ml bottle. So, with 1500mg of CBD in 30ml of carrier oil, you’re looking at 50mg of CBD per 1ml dosage or 25mg of CBD per 0.5ml dosage

Make sense?

That said…

Having said all that, one of the most widely-agreed statements about CBD, and cannabinoids in general, is that each body will react in an entirely individual way. This is one of the reasons why CBD dosing isn’t straightforward and one of the reasons why many consumers choose to micro-dose, especially at the beginning. But we digress.

Using a CBD Dosage Chart

So, “how much CBD should I take?” or “how many drops of CBD oil should I take?” we hear you ask. Once you’ve figured out how many mg are in a 1ml dosage of your favorite CBD oil, you can use a CBD oil dosage calculator chart to gauge how many mg you should take. CBD dosage charts cross-reference the potency of the product with the weight of the consumer to give a recommended dose in CBD mg.

Weight                                    Dosage for Mild Effects                          Dosage for Moderate Effects                           Dosage for Strong Effects

Less than 130 lbs.           11 mg or less                                              12 mg to 14 mg                                                     15 mg to 17 mg

130 to 230 lbs.                  18 mg or less                                             19 mg to 23 mg                                                     24 mg to 27 mg

Over 230 lbs.                    23 mg or less                                             24 mg to 30 mg                                                     31 mg to 45 mg

Reference: Tuck.com

How to Take CBD Oil

CBD oil is packaged and presented to the consumer in the form of a tincture. The CBD oil is placed under the tongue, administered via a dropper that comes along with the bottle. Some consumers don’t like the taste of CBD oils, even when flavored using herbs, fruits or other ingredientes, like vanilla, to mask the raw taste. As such, it’s fairly common to see people adding a few drops of CBD oil to their morning juice or afternoon coffee.

What about other CBD Products?

While tinctures are some of the most popular CBD products on the market, CBD oils are used to make a whole host of solutions, useful to the consumer in a variety of ways. CBD-infused topicals – creams, salves, balms, and the like – are becoming more common place in the skincare industry and among those who regularly participate in active lifestyles.

Daily skincare rituals, products designed for muscle support and relaxation, or CBD gels packaged as handy roll-ons and useful to people who enjoy regular fitness routines, are just some of the options available. CBD bath bombs are a fun option, full of aromatic power, to use after a heavy workout at the gym. CBD softgels tend to be the most convenient form of CBD to use when out and about as part of a regular wellness routine.

When should you take CBD?

A question that many people ask is, “should I take CBD oil in the morning or at night?” While there’s no definite answer to this question, it’s important to choose a time of day that works for you and your body.

Some people report feeling more tired and more relaxed after consuming their daily dose of CBD, which makes consumption better suited to the evening time in preparation for sleep. Others feel more relaxed at work and better equipped to deal with the stresses of the day when combining their regular daily routine with a morning dose of CBD.

It all really depends on your body and your needs.

And for those of you wondering, “how often should I take CBD?” the answer follows the same principles.

Each body is different and responds to CBD in its own unique way. However, for anyone new to CBD, it’s a good idea to start slow and begin with just one dose of CBD per day, recording how the solution makes you feel as you go.

CBD for the Active Lifestyle

If you’d like help choosing the right kind of CBD product to match your active lifestyle or a regular wellness routine, feel free to contact us directly, as this is the area that our team specializes in.