We have already written a blog post on how much CBD oil you should take. However, one of the most commonly asked questions still continues to be about how to take CBD oil. So today we are going to answer this for you!
We recommend taking CBD oil sublingually, which means under the tongue. This way of taking it allows for the molecules to get absorbed effectively and quickly into the bloodstream. If you look under your tongue you will see many tiny blood vessels, which deliver CBD directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system, resulting in maximum absorption.
Taking CBD in a tablet form forces the molecules to go through the entire digestive process and only in the small intestine does it get absorbed into your bloodstream. Due to the foods that we eat and the environment that we live in, we often experience compromised digestion, and it gets even worse if we are stressed. Women often have more problems with their digestion, so we can’t really expect to fully absorb the tablet and that all of the CBD we are taking will get into our system.
For Better Results…
Another important thing to remember is to hold CBD oil under the tongue for a while. Absorbing CDB takes some time so, if you just put drops under the tongue and then swallow right away, it means all that oil went right into your digestive track. But for how long should you hold it? That will depend on many factors, but we usually suggest to hold it for as long as you can. Sometimes, that means a few minutes and sometimes it can be closer to 10 minutes. There is no harm in holding it longer, especially if you have taken a higher dosage. As a minimum, we suggest that you leave it under the tongue for 60 seconds.
You can keep count of how much you have taken by simply counting the drops. Then, you can take more or less depending on how you feel. That being said, if you want to calculate how much CBD you are taking: you can easily do so by dividing the total amount of CBD in the bottle by the number of drops. For example, in THEIA CBD oil there are 750 mg of CBD per bottle or 1200 drops (40 drops per dropper), so 750/1200= 0.625 mg of CBD per drop. If you want to take 10 drops it equals 6.25mg of CBD. It’s easy math!
The Bottom Line
The best way to take CBD oil is to put a few drops under your tongue and hold it for at least a few minutes. We suggest a minimum of 60 seconds to start to see the effects quickly.
Curious to try CBD oil for yourself? We suggest giving ICARIA’s flagship Aphrodite in the 10 mL size a try. We love the pleasant nutty taste and portable bottle size.
You can also check out what other happy customers are saying here!
