(Newswire.net — January 26, 2021) —
What’s the best way to take CBD oil? Well, since “best” is in the eye of the beholder, that depends.
Do you want a CBD product that acts fast or has long-lasting effects? Do you want a product you don’t have to taste? Do you wish to keep your CBD use to yourself without others knowing?
Questions like these will help you find the CBD delivery methods that are right for you. And so will this guide.
Below are the most popular ways to take CBD and the benefits of each. Read on to learn all about these options.
1. Sublingually
Sublingual CBD oils are tinctures that are consumed by placing a few drops under the tongue and holding it there for a few seconds. The oil is quickly absorbed into the tongue and effects are felt almost immediately. The dropper makes it easy to use and easy to dose.
For all these reasons, sublingual CBD oils are a good choice for treating issues like anxiety/depression, pain, and sleep disorders. They’re also a good choice for beginners who are testing the effects of CBD and trying to determine the right dose.
2. Ingestion
CBD oil can also be ingested. However, this should only be done with products that are specifically labeled as edibles.
Carrier oils and other ingredients are often added to CBD products for improving absorption, boosting the effects, or other reasons. But these ingredients are meant to help only when taken as intended.
Thus, it could be harmful to use a CBD product in ways that are contrary to the labeled instructions. At the very least, it will not taste good if it isn’t meant for ingestion.
Disclaimers aside, know that ingestion is an excellent option for CBD. You can find a variety of snacks made with CBD oil. Or, use CBD cooking oil in your own recipes.
For those who are self-conscious about their CBD use, ingestion is as inconspicuous as it gets. But, unless you pick one type of snack and stick to it, CBD edibles are difficult to dose.
3. Capsules
If you’re looking for a regular, inconspicuous dose, capsules are your best option. They make it easy to find the right dose and, to everyone else, it just looks like you’re taking headache medicine.
Plus, they’re perfect if you don’t like the smell/taste of other CBD products. Lastly, there are time-release capsules that allow you to feel the effects over a longer period of time than you would with other CBD products.
4. Vaping
Vaping is not exactly low-profile. But it is the quickest-acting form of CBD. Again, though, you must only vape CBD oil that is intended for vaping.
The best/worst thing about CBD vape products, though, is the enormous variety they come in. Some have carrier oils, flavoring, and other additives, some are full-spectrum, some are organic—decisions, decisions, decisions.
If you like having a lot of options, then this is great news. Have fun experimenting. If you like things simple, though, searching for the right vape product is just a big pain.
5. Topically
One of the benefits to know about CBD is that it can be applied topically to reduce a variety of symptoms. This includes relief from pain and inflammation, such as the soreness caused by fitness/sports training. There’s even evidence that topical CBD can be used to help clear up acne.
Topical CBD products include various lotions and balms infused with CBD oil. The main difference between topical CBD products and the others on this list is that the topical oil is absorbed into the skin.
Thus, it will only affect the area of your body that you apply it to, almost exclusively. This is great for times when you only wish to treat a particular part of your body without feeling the effects all over.
What’s the Best Way to Take CBD Oil?
The best way to take CBD oil ultimately depends on you. Do you prefer options or simplicity, fast relief or secrecy? Whatever you’re looking for in a CBD product, use the information in this guide to help you find it.
Next, learn more about the benefits of using CBD oils, or find out if using CBD will boost your immune system. Read about these and other great topics on our Health blog.