CBD Capsules vs. CBD Oils

CBD Capsules vs. CBD Oils

There are many CBD products in the market, giving individuals a wide range of choices. People consider capsules because they are easily accessible and easy to use when having a dose. CBD oils also have advantages that outweigh the capsules. This article explains the difference between CBD capsules and oils and their effectiveness.  

What is CBD Oil

 CBD oils are natural products derived from cannabidiol. Most CBD oils have carrier oils as additives, including olive oil or coconut oil, while pure CBD oil utilizes hemp as its base. Romano &Hazekamp (2013) states that during CBD oil processing, separation is done, and the cannabidiol is separated from cannabinoids. Other natural compounds are removed, leaving behind cannabidiol that is 100% pure. The final product is a non-psychoactive, pure and potent CBD oil.

Benefits of CBD oils

Ease to Swallow

CBD oils have neither a smell nor flavor. You only feel the effects which take some time after the product is placed under the tongue.

CBD oils have a higher Bioavailability

CBD bioavailability relies on the CBD product and how it is consumed. Since CBD oils are placed under the tongues instead of being consumed orally, the CBD gets into the bloodstream directly via the sublingual glands. Therefore, CBD in oil form will be absorbed faster than swallowing the capsules.

A Flexible Dosage

CBD oils are usually packaged in small medicine bottles with eye droppers at the top.  Its dosage is flexible compared to that of the capsules, depending on the consumer’s needs or how one is feeling. You can choose between limiting the drops or adding them, depending on the effect you want to experience. 

Oils can be added to meals or drinks by users.

CBD oils can be added to one’s favorite food or drink. CBD oils give a wide range of edibility as one can have some drops in a meal of their choice.

CBD capsules

The CBD capsules resemble any capsule you come across on the supplement’s shelf. Products like Fusions premium hemp CBD capsules are made the same way as CBD oils. CBD capsules are available in various dosages. They range from 20mg -to 100mg bottles. Beginners are recommended to go for this CBD product as its consumption can comfortably fit into one’s daily regime of supplement intake. Stella et al. (2021) explain that the difference between CBD oils and the capsules is that CBD capsules are divided into doses and enclosed within a gel capsule after being separated.

CBD Capsules do Away with Dosage Guesswork

There is a controlled dosage with CBD capsules compared to using CBD oils. CBD capsules specify the amount of CBD in each capsule and are labeled on the bottle.

Capsules are Less Messy

CBD capsules are easier to carry anywhere and everywhere. CBD oils can spill, which will leave an oil stain on surfaces. One can carry CBD capsules anywhere without any worry of accidents.

CBD Capsules are more Discreet

It is very easy to toss a CBD capsule in the mouth rather than looking for a conducive place to consume the oils. CBD capsules are less noticeable than the oils since you swallow, unlike the oils you have to hold under the tongue.

Capsules have no Flavor or Texture.

With CBD capsules, texture and flavor cannot be experienced by an individual at any given moment. 

Conclusion

An individual should make their own choice between the two products. Capsules tend to be less messy, have no guesswork in dosage, and are discreet. CBD oils can be added to foods or drinks by users.

References

Romano, L. L., &Hazekamp, A. (2013). Cannabis oil: chemical evaluation of an

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Stella, B., Baratta, F., Della Pepa, C., Arpicco, S., Gastaldi, D., &Dosio, F. (2021).

            Cannabinoid formulations and delivery systems: Current and future options to

            treat pain. Drugs, 81(13), 1513-1557.

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Charlotte Cremers
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MS, University of Tartu
Sleep specialist

Using the acquired academic and professional experience, I advise patients with various complaints about mental health - depressed mood, nervousness, lack of energy and interest, sleep disorders, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and anxieties, difficulty concentrating, and stress. In my free time, I love to paint and go on long walks on the beach. One of my latest obsessions is sudoku – a wonderful activity to calm an unease mind.

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