CBD comes in various forms, including gummies, creams, tablets, and oils. Each product has different formulations and dosages, but research on safe and effective doses for specific conditions is limited.
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is the second-most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD does not produce psychoactive effects. In recent years, CBD has gained attention for its health benefits, offering a range of physical and mental health effects. It is used to treat conditions from insomnia to anxiety.
To determine if CBD will work for you, consider the potential benefits, possible side effects, and the research available regarding safe dosages.
How Much CBD Should You Take?
There is no consensus on the dosages needed to treat specific conditions. Research indicates that individuals may respond differently to various dosages, so the right amount for you may vary. Below are some dosages used in studies for different conditions:
- Anxiety: 300-600 mg
- Bowel disease: 10 mg per day
- Pain associated with cancer: 50-600 mg per day
- Parkinson’s Disease: 75-300 mg per day
- Poor sleep: 25 mg per day
- Psychosis: 600 mg per day
A 2020 review found that participants experienced a reduction in anxiety with CBD doses ranging from 300-600 mg, suggesting that CBD could be a promising treatment for acute anxiety.
Consultation and FDA Approvals
Always consult your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms of a serious physical or mental health condition. CBD may worsen symptoms or interact with medications you are currently taking.
Epidiolex, an FDA-approved cannabis-derived medicine for treating seizures in certain types of epilepsy, starts at a dosage of 5 milligrams of CBD per kilogram of body weight, which can be increased to 5 mg/kg twice daily.
Determining Your CBD Dosage
Sensitivity and Individual Factors: Your tolerance to CBD will help determine how much you need. Take a small amount if you are sensitive to its effects. Consider your symptoms, age, gender, weight, overall health, and the product’s concentration and formulation.
Symptoms: The symptoms you’re trying to treat can affect the CBD dosage needed. For example, participants in one study who took 25 mg of CBD per day reported improved sleep, but results varied.
Using a Dose Calculator: Online calculators like Mydosage.com can help you choose the right dosage, although measuring effectiveness can be difficult.
Starting with a Low Dose
Begin with 10-20 mg per day, unless prescribed differently by your doctor. If this dose is well-tolerated and shows no adverse effects after a week, it can be increased by 5 mg weekly until the desired result is achieved. Research studies have used doses ranging from 20 mg to 1,500 mg per day.
Maximum Safe Dose
Research shows that up to 600 mg per day is safe, with some studies indicating that even 1,500 mg per day can be tolerated.
CBD research is still developing, and the long-term effects are not fully understood. Always discuss your CBD use with your doctor to ensure safe and appropriate usage.
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