CBD is seemingly everywhere these days and if you’ve never tried it you may feel overwhelmed to start. You’ve heard about its natural balancing benefits and how it can help make you feel and sleep better, but knowing how to get started isn’t always obvious.
If you’re looking to try CBD but are unsure how to begin, here we cover the top asked questions when using CBD for the first time. We’ll walk you through the process, step-by-step, to help you unlock the benefits of CBD.
Ready? Let’s do this!
1. Pick an Easy-to-Use Product: Gummies or Tinctures
Today there is a wide variety of CBD products to choose from. As you’re getting started, it’s best to go with a product that is straightforward to use. You maximize the benefits of CBD when you use it daily, so you want to go with a product that seamlessly fits into your routine.
CBD gummies are popular for beginners because they deliver an exact, predetermined amount of CBD each time, no measuring required. Not to mention, they can be a deliciously enjoyable way to use CBD. CBD gummies are edible and designed to be chewed and swallowed.
CBD tinctures provide CBD oil in a convenient liquid form. They generally come with a measured dropper top lid to make it easy to dispense a perfect serving size. You can make it easy and swallow CBD tinctures, or hold the liquid in your mouth for 30 to 60 seconds before swallowing for faster absorption.
In step one, decide which between CBD gummies and CBD tinctures sounds best to you.
2. Find a Trusted Brand
Not all CBD out there is the same. Sadly, there remains a lack of oversight when it comes to CBD products. So, find a CBD company that takes quality and safety seriously.
To do this, check a brand’s website for references to their standard of quality. Before buying, answer these three questions:
- Are the CBD products verified for quality and safety by accredited third-party testing?
- Does the company provide you with access to a product’s COA (Certificate of Analysis) to confirm that the CBD product meets its specification?
- Do you see verified positive reviews from people who have used CBD products?
In step two, identify a trusted CBD company to buy from.
3. Start With a Small Serving
Now that you have your easy-to-use CBD product that you purchased from a reliable company, it’s time to start your CBD routine. But how much should you use?
Check the packaging for serving suggestion information. A serving of CBD gummies is generally 1-2 gummies. A serving of CBD tinctures tends to be 1 mL, or a full dropper, of liquid.
This serving information is meant to be used as a guide, and you can take more or less depending on what’s right for you.
On your first time, use half the serving suggestion found on the packaging. For example, if the suggested serving is one gummy, try half a gummy first. Wait three hours or so to see how you feel. If you’d like, take the second half of the suggested serving.
You may or may not feel the effects of CBD the first time you use it. The goal on day one is to get familiar with the routine.
You’re on your way!
4. Check-in With How You Feel
On day two of your routine, consider how you felt and adjust your intake. You may find that the suggested serving works for you, or you may want to use more or less than the suggestion.
Don’t worry– overdosing isn’t a concern you have to worry about with CBD. With that said, you want to work your way up over time rather than making a big jump.
The key to maximizing the benefits of CBD is being consistent with your routine. You may notice immediate benefits from using CBD such as a sense of calm and better sleep. But if you take your serving of CBD every day so that it builds up in your system, you’ll truly reap the compound’s benefits.
Ready to Go?
Now you know– trying CBD for the first time doesn’t have to be confusing. If you’re ready to give CBD a try, follow the four steps above for a great experience! Click below to discover even more about using CBD.
