How many drops of CBD to take per day?
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If you want advice on customizing the amount of CBD to use, you are in the right place.
Our CBD Calculator can help you understand how many drops you should use per day based on personalized factors such as age, weight, desired effects, and product specifications.
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The CBD calculator is very easy to use
Once you have entered the required information, it will indicate the ideal number of CBD drops for you.
Here is some useful information.
After age and weight in kilograms, you will be asked to indicate how many mg are in the package of oil, it is a piece of information you can easily find on the packaging, it is the percentage to which two zeros are added. The 24% oil, for example, contains 2400 mg of CBD. The 10% oil contains 1000 mg.
Then you will be asked to indicate how many ml of oil are in the package. This information can also be easily found inside or outside the packaging. Our products, for example, come in 10 or 30 ml.
You will need to indicate the reason why you intend to use CBD and whether you want a light, medium, or strong effect.
Based on your data, the tool will indicate the number of CBD drops to take per day e i mg to which the number of drops corresponds.
is important to remember that the tool's results are indicative. Every body is different, and it is important to take CBD gradually and monitor its effects before determining the ideal dosage.
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CBD Dosage: How to Calculate and Manage It
According to scientific research, the CBD dosage ranges from 2 mg to 800 mg of CBD per day; however, it is important to start gradually and consult your doctor if you are taking medications or plan to use high doses of CBD.
The amount of CBD to take depends on a number of factors; unfortunately, there is no standard dosage but several parameters through which it is possible to calculate the most appropriate amount of CBD to use.
First of all, it is important to keep in mind that each person responds differently to the use of a certain CBD content in relation to various parameters that may be:
- Sex
- Body weight
- Age
- Specific needs
- Health conditions
- Use of medications
How many mg of CBD to take per day?
CBD dosage can be classified into low dosage (from 1 to 30 mg of CBD per day), standard dosage (from 10 to 100 mg of CBD per day), and high dosage (from 50 to 800 mg per day).
Low dosage
The low dosage ranges from 1 mg to 20 mg of CBD per day, it is the most accurate amount to approach the active ingredient.
Standard dosage
The standard dosage ranges from 10 to 100 mg of CBD per day, it is the right amount in case of acute pain, chronic pain, sleep disorders, and particularly pronounced anxiety and stress.
High dosage
The high dosage ranges from 50 mg to 800 mg of CBD per day. This is an intensive regimen, usually prescribed in the presence of very severe disorders.
Sources: medical cannabis book, published by researchers Leinow and Birnbaum
Low dosage |
Standard dosage |
High dosage |
|---|---|---|
from 1 to 20 mg of CBD per day |
from 10 to 100 mg of CBD per day |
from 50 to 800 mg of CBD per day |
light anxiety, daily wellness, CBD beginners |
anxiety, stress, acute pain, chronic pain, sleep disorders |
chronic pain, therapies based on medical cannabis |
CBD dosage based on weight: how many mg of CBD to take per kg?
Two people of the same sex and with practically identical weight and height could respond very differently to the same dosage of CBD because each body reacts differently to the use of active ingredients. This is why it is essential to start with a low dosage and gradually increase if necessary.
Depending on gender, body weight, and specific needs, here are some guidelines that may be useful:
How many mg of CBD per kg per day? |
WOMAN |
MEN |
|---|---|---|
LOW DOSAGE |
0.3 mg of CBD per kg |
0.5 mg of CBD per kg |
AVERAGE DOSAGE |
0.7 mg of CBD per Kg |
1 mg of CBD per Kg |
HIGH DOSAGE |
1.1 mg of CBD per Kg |
1.5 mg of CBD per Kg |
How many mg of CBD are in one drop?
Every drop of CBD contains a number of milligrams of CBD that depends on the concentration/percentage of the active ingredient.
With the table below, you will have a very clear idea.
How many mg in 1 drop of 3% oil? |
1 mg |
|---|---|
How many mg in 1 drop of 5% oil? |
1.5 mg |
How many mg in 1 drop of 10% oil? |
3 mg |
How many mg in 1 drop of 15% oil? |
4.5 mg |
How many mg are in 1 drop of 24% oil? |
7 mg |
How many mg in 1 drop of 30% oil? |
9 mg |
How many drops of CBD to take per day?
Considering a 10% CBD oil, for a low amount you should take from 1 to 6 drops per day. For a standard amount from 6 to 33 drops per day. For a high amount from 16 to 150 drops per day.
Considering a 30% CBD oil, 4-6 drops are recommended once or twice a day.
With the tables on the available CBD quantities on this page, you can easily calculate the CBD dosage based on the percentage of the active ingredient.
Meanwhile, let's answer some other very common questions.
How many drops of CBD for physical support?
To make the best use of the CBD for physical support is recommended to use between 10 and 20 drops per day of 24% CBD oil, which corresponds to an amount of CBD ranging from 70 to 140 mg of CBD per day.
What is the right amount of CBD for mental well-being?
The recommended amount of CBD to support the body in case of anxiety ranges from 50 to 120 mg per day, which corresponds to about 15-25 drops of 15% CBD per day. It is advisable to start with a few drops and gradually increase if necessary.
The advice for finding the ideal CBD dosage is: "Less is more!" especially if you plan to apply CBD multiple times a day.
How many drops of CBD for insomnia?
If you use a 10% CBD oil, 5-10 drops are recommended before going to bed. However, pay attention to the ingredients. There are, however, excellent CBD drops for sleep, which also contain melatonin and other cannabinoids, in that case 1 ml is recommended before going to bed.
How to keep track of the amount of CBD to take
In addition to easily calculating the milligrams of CBD and converting them into the number of drops with the help of tables, you can opt for pre-dosed products such as CBD capsules or CBD gummies, convenient and very easy to take.
What happens if I take too much CBD? The risks of overdose
The research suggests that CBD is an active ingredient well tolerated, with no relevant side effects. In this studio which confirmed a good safety and tolerability profile, the most common adverse effects of CBD were analyzed in 454 participants including healthy volunteers and clinical cases. When detected, the adverse effects were mild or moderate and involved gastrointestinal symptoms (59.5%), drowsiness (16.7%), loss of appetite (16.5%), and elevated transaminases (12.8%).
The most significant adverse effects, which mainly include hypertransaminasemia, have been observed with CBD used together with anticonvulsant drugs, including clobazam and valproate. It is essential consult your doctor if you want to take CBD while using medications why could have interactions with medications. In case of diarrhea, changes in appetite, and fatigue, it is advisable to first ensure that these symptoms are not due to interactions with medications, to discontinue use for a while, and to review the amount of product applied.
We finally remind you not to take CBD during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
CBD and dosage to take: conclusions
Thanks to its interaction with the endocannabinoid system, the system responsible for regulating some of the most important physiological functions (eating, sleeping, experiencing pleasure/pain), cannabidiol (CBD) can be used to support the body in various situations.
Provides natural support to the body in case of:
- anxiety
- chronic pain
- sleep disorders
- psoriasis
- migraine
- menstrual pain
- muscle inflammation
We are dealing with a safe and well-tolerated active ingredient, but it is essential to calmly and gradually verify the effects that CBD can have on your body.
Remember that it is very important to start with a few drops, increasing or decreasing the number of drops depending on the body's response.
Being consistent and continuous in the use of cannabidiol can make a difference. You might want to note down in a small notebook the time, quantity of drops applied, and subsequent effects, in order to monitor the long-term benefits and find the right amount.
Remember to consult a doctor if you are undergoing specific drug therapies and to discontinue the use of CBD during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Choose only CBD products that follow safety standards.
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