We know that CBD oil seems like it is almost too good to be true with the long list of potential benefits that it can offer. Therefore, people often go into it with huge expectations and are disappointed when CBD oil does not work. There is nothing worse than not feeling the massive results that you are hoping for.
That being said, there are a number of reasons why CBD oil does not work for you. The good news is that a number of them can be easily solved if you know precisely what to do. Keep on reading below to find out exactly what they are and have CBD oil work for you.
1. Not Buying from a Reputable Source
Have you ever taken a second look at the product or brand that you are using? Due to the lack of proper regulation in the industry, there are a lot of products on the market that are simply not living up to their lofty claims. Some of them likely contain very little CBD as well.
This means that you are definitely not going to get the results that you are hoping for. It also creates confusion when some people say that CBD oil works for them and others say that it does not. The reason for this really comes down to the quality and potency of the product.
Buying CBD oil from a gas station is probably not a great idea either. Not a lot of reputable brands will be available in convenience retailers like that. Sadly, a lot of brands are exploiting the CBD trend and taking advantage of unsuspecting consumers in this way.
Using a low quality product can also be potentially dangerous as a lot of these CBD products are either fake, low-grade, low-dose, synthetic, or untested. This could do a lot more harm than good to your health. You should never have to question what is in your product.
Therefore, if your CBD oil is not working, there probably is not very much CBD in it. Before you invest in a product, be sure to thoroughly look into a brand. Check out their website, customer reviews, and any feedback. Be sure to look at any third-party lab test reports as well, which should be available upon asking if not posted on the website. At ICARIA, you can view them under every product page.
Do not get discouraged or give up on CBD oil though if it does not work at first. You might just need to do a little extra research and try out a few different brands before you find one that works well for you. Remember that you also get what you pay for!
The Bottom Line: Not every CBD brand and product is the same so you need to do your research and find out exactly what you are buying.
2. Not Taking the Correct Dose of CBD Oil
We get it, figuring out your CBD dosage can be a bit confusing. Most products do not even come with a suggestion of much you should take. The reason for this is that CBD is going to affect everyone very differently, which is why it can be challenging to provide exact guidance.
You do need to take into account your weight, health condition, gender, age, etc. when it comes to dosing. A standard dose can be anywhere from 10-50mg of CBD. There is also a rule of thumb that says 1-6mg per 10 pounds of body weight.
Your dose will also depend on the health conditions that you are looking to support with CBD. For example, people generally find that they need to take more for pain management than for lowering anxiety. If you do not feel the effects, then you can simply take more.
In the end, how much you choose to take is completely up to you. We often suggest starting slow while you get familiar with it and increasing from there. The good thing is that if you are using a product without THC, you really cannot overdose and are there minimal side effects.
When figuring out your dose, you also need to take into consideration the concentration of the product. This means the total amount of CBD in the bottle or the milligrams per millilitre. A higher concentration means that you can take less for the same results.
Just remember that what works for one person might not work for you. Like we mentioned before, even diet, exercise, and metabolic rate can affect your response to CBD. We also include a Dosage Journal with every ICARIA order!
The Bottom Line: There are no specific guidelines when it comes to dosing CBD since everyone will respond differently depending on multiple factors.
3. Not Taking the Right Delivery System
This is a major reason that we are big fans of CBD oil, over capsules or edibles. There is definitely a method to our madness and we genuinely want you to get great results with our products. This point is also often neglected by consumers when it comes to buying CBD.
Some of the most popular forms of CBD include vapes, tinctures, capsules, suppositories, topicals, and edibles. If you have tried one of these without success, then it could be possible that another once would be a better option for you.
The reasons for this is that each of these will have a very different rate of absorption. The primary goal is to get CBD to be delivered directly into the bloodstream so that it can be rapidly utilized by cells and tissues at the source.
When you take CBD oil you will often be suggested to hold it under the tongue. This is due to the fact that there are tiny blood vessels located under your tongue. This is the absolute best way of getting CBD oil into your bloodstream to work quickly and effectively.
However, if you find yourself just swallowing it, then you are wasting a lot of the product. Anything that needs to go through the process of digestion will simply have a much lower absorption rate as the liver will also break down a lot of the CBD rendering it useless.
For example, eating a CBD chocolate or taking a capsule will take longer to pass through digestion, which is also compromised in most people, and likely less than half of it will even make it into the bloodstream. Therefore, the effects are not only less, but also quite delayed.
Topicals are slightly better because they actually work at the source of the problem when applied directly. So even though they have to pass through the skin to get into the bloodstream, they are more targeted and can work faster than an edible or capsule.
The Bottom Line: If one particular delivery system has not worked out for you then you should certainly consider trying another one with better absorption.
The Final Word
CBD has the research behind it to support that it is a worthwhile natural supplement for a number of health ailments. Of course, we cannot expect it to be a magic pill or an overnight solution to your problems. However, a lot of people can get promising results with the right choice.
However, it can definitely take some time and patience, along with trial and error to find a product, brand, dose, and delivery system that work for you. The benefits can certainly be worth it if you are willing to stick out the process of finding out what works best for you. At ICARIA, we are proud to offer a high quality product that our clients can trust.
