The Importance of Dosage

When you’re prescribed antibiotics or painkillers after a procedure or due to illness, the doctor or nurse always tells you what dosage to take. Once a day with water or twice a day after a meal is usually what you hear. This dosage is also written on the prescription bottle. Since CBD is still a rather new product, doctors are just beginning to prescribe CBD and pharmacies are just now beginning to offer CBD products. Even though distribution of products is apparent from all the media hype around it, this does not assure you that the people selling CBD (doctors, pharmacists, store clerks) have enough experience to guide your decision. Plus, CBD hemp oil comes in a dizzying array of forms. Some contain only CBD, others contain all the plant matter in hemp extract. How do you know how much CBD oil to take?

How to Start Taking CBD Oil

With any holistic, plant-based product, the best bet is to start by taking the lowest dose and seeing how your body reacts to it. For people who don’t have a tolerance built up to either CBD or THC (products must contain less than 0.3% THC), this is a really good idea because even small doses can make a huge difference. [1] Like any substance, your body will build up a tolerance and higher doses may be necessary.

Tracking the Effects of Your CBD Dosages

Once you’ve purchased your Maven CBD product, simply enter your symptoms or what you’re looking to use CBD for into the app, and GoFire will suggest a dosage for you to start with. From there, you can track any side effects you might experience such as dry mouth, dry eyes, or dizziness. The app will automatically adjust the dosage for you until you find an amount that alleviates symptoms without disruptive effects.

CBD Oil and Drug Interactions

As with any drug, CBD is a chemical that could potentially interact with other drugs you are taking. Always check with your doctor first before starting any long term or consistent use of CBD, especially if you’re taking a cocktail of other medications. [3]

Quality CBD Products and Doctor Recommendations

There have been studies that show cannabidiol may elevate liver function, so if you’re on other drugs that are also a burden on the liver, it is recommended that you speak to your doctor. They may even help you figure out a dosage to start with and using GoFire’s app, you can tweak this as you evaluate the results.

Finally, always make sure that the CBD product you are taking has been tested by a third-party lab. This way, you’ll know that you’re inhaling or ingesting high-quality products. At Maven, all of our CBD products are vetted by our experienced team, and tested for purity by independent third-party labs so you know what you’re putting in your body is the best quality.

References

1. Atakan Z. (2012). Cannabis, a complex plant: different compounds and different effects on individuals. Therapeutic advances in psychopharmacology, 2(6), 241–254. doi:10.1177/2045125312457586
2. Huestis M. A. (2007). Human cannabinoid pharmacokinetics. Chemistry & biodiversity, 4(8), 1770–1804. doi:10.1002/cbdv.200790152
3. Ujváry, I., & Hanuš, L. (2016). Human Metabolites of Cannabidiol: A Review on Their Formation, Biological Activity, and Relevance in Therapy. Cannabis and cannabinoid research, 1(1), 90–101. doi:10.1089/can.2015.0012