HOW LONG DOES CBD LAST?

HOW LONG DOES CBD LAST?

CBD products are crafted from organic hemp plants grown in different parts of America. The hemp plant was legalized in 2018 in Farm Bill after being associated with various health and wellness benefits by various researchers. The plant has various elements, some beneficial but others are harmful. The primary elements found in hemp include cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), terpenes, and flavonoids. THC has contained intoxicating effects, unlike other elements associated with various health and wellness benefits. CBD-infused products include gummies, topicals, capsules, tinctures, and vape products. Also, they are infused with various ingredients such as MCT oil to enhance rapid absorption. Have you ever asked yourself how long does CBD last?

How Long Does CBD Take for Effectiveness?

CBD products are offered in different potency levels that play a significant role in the duration they take for effectiveness. Here are some of the key factors that contribute to rapid or slow effectiveness;

The Concentration

CBD products are offered in different potency levels, which help determine their effectiveness. The existing potency levels are from 10mg to 10,000mg of CBD. The effectiveness of the concentration will depend on previous experience with the products. Unlike novices whose body systems might get alarmed easily by low concentrations, Veterans might require high concentrations. For beginners, they are, to begin with, low concentrations of up to 10 mg. Although veterans can take high concentrations, they should not go overboard. Taking too much CBD can lead to severe headaches, memory loss, change in appetite, and red eyes.

The Type of Product

The effectiveness of CBD products depends on the kind of product you are using. CBD oil or tinctures are the most effective. However, experts recommend various ways of administering CBD tinctures. The most effective way is to take it sublingually. Using a dropper, take the required amount of CB, and place the drops under your tongue for about 60 seconds before swallowing. This will enhance the easy absorption of the products into the bloodstream, yielding rapid effectiveness. CBD oil can also be administered orally or added to your favorite drinks or beverages.

How to Administer

Different CBD products are offered to enhance effectiveness and address each consumer’s convenience. Capsules are administered differently from topicals, which are also unique from gummies. Therefore, experts recommend oral products, unlike topicals, for rapid effectiveness. Also, taking CBD in liquid form will enhance rapid effectiveness. If you wish the impact to be slow on you, go for topical or capsules because capsules take a considerable time to be digested in the body.

How Long Does CBD Last?

It is important to note that body chemistry differences depend on how long CBD will last in your systems. In most cases, CBD will last in your body for at least 2 hours and at most 8 hours, depending on the concentration and body chemistry. Therefore, note the duration to help you know when the impact has prolonged more than expected. If it has gone beyond the hours, seek medical attention. CBD tends to take effect more rapidly in novices than veterans. Also, it might last longer in the body systems of beginners because the hormones take considerable time to fight it. For veterans, CBD takes a shorter time because the body is used to it.

Factors Contributing to the Period of CBD Reaction

Various factors contribute to how long CBD can take in the body that you should be aware of. They include;

The Concentration

CBD is manufactured at various potency levels. The potency levels contribute to effectiveness. It also determines how long they stay in your body systems. Taking too many concentrations will make them last longer compared to low concentrations. For a novice, consider taking low concentrations to avoid the side effects of overdosing. CBD can take up to 24 hours in the body of new users. Therefore, they are recommended to advance doses simultaneously as they note the impact.

How Often do you Use it?

Frequency is the number of times you take CBD. This also contributes to how long it will stay in the body because it accumulates with time for regular users. Therefore, before using CBD products, consider testing them by taking them twice a week. If you wish it to clear in the system rapidly, consider using it occasionally.

Mode of Use

There are various methods of using CBD products; pills and capsules, tinctures and oils, edibles, vaping, lotions, and creams. CBD tinctures are the most effective method to yield rapid effectiveness. However, it might not last long. Capsules will tend to last longer because of the slow digestion process. Also, taking edibles can make CBD oil last longer in the system because the digestion has to be completed for the body to use the entire concentration.

The User’s Diet

The food one eats matters on the period that CBD will take in the body. Taking CBD, especially orally on an empty stomach, eliminates it faster than when full. Taking CBD products while full slows down the digestion for CBD to be digested alongside the foods. However, suppose it’s CBD oil, then it will be rapid because the liquid is absorbed faster.

The Consumer’s Body

Body chemistry is different in people. As a result, CBD might also affect people differently. The level of water content, mass index, and metabolism are also some of the key factors influencing the duration of CBD stays in your systems.

Conclusion

Taking CBD requires one to be careful about the effect or the duration it will stay in the body. Factors that contribute to how long the products are going to take effect are somehow similar to those that determine the duration of their stay in the systems. The key factors include body chemistry, the foods,  CBD concentration, and how often it’s used. Be aware of the common side effects such as severe headaches, red eyes, and a change in appetite, which results from taking too much CBD. Most importantly, talk to the doctor before you start using CBD products.

Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

Latest from CBD