As CBD grows in popularity, so too does the range of products available. From flavoured oils to skin balms and salves, there’s no shortage of CBD products to choose from. One product range that is proving particularly popular is the CBD gummy.
Gummies look like any other pick ‘n’ mix sweet, but they offer more than just a sugar rush. These delectable sweets contain a pre-portioned serving of cannabidiol (CBD), allowing you to enjoy your daily serving in a tasty little treat.
CBD gummies are made in many ways. Some manufacturers combine the CBD with the gummy mix while others simply cover sweets with a CBD coating.
Like other CBD products, not all gummies are created equal. It’s important to pay close attention to the quality and the total amount of CBD you are taking.
Whatever your reasons for turning to CBD, the biggest question you are likely to have when starting is: how many CBD gummies should I eat?
Gummies vary in strength, so check the CBD content of each one and the manufacturer’s directions.
BioBloom’s organic CBD gummies contain 10mg CBD each. The Food Standards Agency advises healthy adults to limit their total CBD intake from food to 10 mg a day as a precaution.
Since there is still a lot we don’t know about CBD, most of the information we have about it is anecdotal. CBD gummies are not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for those taking other medications that might interact with CBD.
If you are sensitive to sugar, you can find a sugar-free version or opt for capsules instead. It’s also worth checking if your products are vegan as some do contain animal products like gelatine, beeswax or shellac.
High-strength gummies contain more CBD in each unit, which makes them less flexible if you want to measure a smaller amount. Check the amount per gummy before choosing.
Your age, height, weight, individual chemistry, experience with CBD and even what you eat and drink before and after will impact how your body responds. Food can affect how CBD is absorbed, but we do not set a timing schedule.
With all CBD products, we want to optimise bioavailability as much as possible. Bioavailability refers to the percentage of CBD that reaches the bloodstream.
CBD edibles have a bioavailability of between 4% and 20%. When taking CBD gummies, we recommend chewing them for longer than you would typically chew a sweet. By dissolving it in your mouth, you can consume the CBD sublingually.
By allowing the juices to sit under your tongue, the CBD is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the small vessels found here.
Another great way to increase the bioavailability is to make sure you aren’t eating them on an empty stomach. Eating a small fatty snack after your gummy will help to increase the bioavailability, as the fat in the meal helps to preserve the CBD as it passes through your digestive tract.
Everyone experiences CBD in a different way. When ingesting, it typically takes 30 minutes to 2 hours to have an effect. The amount in each gummy is one of several factors that can influence what you notice.
When taking CBD gummies, you might experience a brief sugar rush, particularly if you don’t typically consume much sugar. A short-term feeling, including a sugar rush, is not a reliable way to decide how much CBD to take. Check the CBD in each gummy instead.
Yes, you absolutely can take too many CBD gummies. In fact, it might be easier to take too many simply because they can be so delicious and moreish. It’s easy to think that another one can’t hurt, particularly if you have a sweet tooth. If you struggle to control yourself around sweet treats, CBD gummies might not be the right choice for you.
CBDfx recommends starting with one or two of its mixed berry gummies, depending on size and previous experience with CBD, then waiting before taking any more. Each gummy contains 25mg CBD. Include any CBD from oils, capsules or other food products in your daily total.
If you accidentally take too much CBD, don’t panic. The good news is that the side effects are mild and short-lived if they do occur. There are also ways you can speed up the process of flushing it out of the body. Try these steps if you’ve taken too much:
CBD gummies are a convenient, pre-measured way to use CBD if you dislike counting drops or the earthy taste of some oils.
When deciding how many CBD gummies you should eat, start by finding out the cannabinoid content of each sweet.
Contact us if you'd like help comparing gummy strengths and formats.
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