What to Expect at 25mg, 100mg, 300mg, 500mg & 2500mg

How many mg of CBD is in a dose of CBD oil?

Well, it might be 25mg of CBD. Or 500mg of CBD. Or 1000mg of CBD.

And each of these doses can have different effects on your body.

At 25mg, one person may not feel much at all. But for another, 25mg may offer a lot of pain relief.

If you’re new to CBD, you might be wondering what you can expect from each dose of CBD. Keep reading for insights, plus recommendations on where to start.

What To Expect At Different CBD Dose Levels

CBD doses don't have set standards. One CBD oil may have a 25mg dose of CBD. Another might have a 100mg dose of CBD. It's important to take a good look at the label to know what you’re getting into.

If you need a primer on how to read CBD dose concentrations, be sure to check out Making Sense Of CBD Dose Measurements.

CBD Dose At 25mg

25mg of CBD is a pretty common lower dosage. For some people, this might be the perfect starting point. It's not too much and it's not too little.

Research shows that low doses of CBD might help with pain relief.(1) And 25mg of CBD may support those with anxiety.(2)

A 25mg dose of CBD is what you get with Pure Craft CBD softgels. This can be a good dose for beginners interested in the potential wellness benefits of CBD. It's a relatively low dose (though you can go lower!) but many people still find that it offers relief from symptoms.

You can try a 25mg dose of CBD for overall wellness support, pain relief, and stress relief and go from there.

CBD Dose At 100mg

A moderate dose — 100mg of CBD might be more suited for those with mild to moderate symptoms where 25mg of CBD a day is not sufficient.

Research shows that dosages at this level may be better for improving sleep. In one study, the researchers found that 160mg of CBD per day helped improve sleep duration for participants.(3)

If you have sleep struggles and a lower dose just isn't cutting it, you might find the 100mg-200mg range of CBD to be helpful.

CBD Dose At 300mg

A 300mg dose of CBD starts getting into the higher end of doses. This might be a good fit if you’re looking for more intense relief from symptoms.

Research has mainly focused on movement disorders and mental health at this range.(4) Studies suggest that CBD may have the potential to treat anxiety disorders starting at 300mg, and up to 600mg.(5) However, we still need more research in the area.

Studies also show that cortisol may decrease more significantly starting at this range.(2)

But, while 300mg of CBD may have a larger stress reducing effect, it might also have a more sedative effect as well.(2) Something to consider….

CBD Dose At 500mg

Again, 500mg of CBD falls into a range often used in studies on mental health and anxiety disorders.

Higher doses of CBD are possibly where the anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) properties of CBD shine, especially for individuals with a psychological condition.

One study found that both 400mg and 800mg of CBD reduced cravings and anxiety in those addicted to heroin.(6) So, CBD might have stronger anxiety-reducing effects at these elevated doses.

CBD Dose At 2500mg

2500mg of CBD is a very high dose of CBD and has not really been used in studies to-date.

Research shows that up to 1500mg per day seems well tolerated, but doses higher than that aren’t well studied.(7)

If you see a bottle of CBD oil that says it contains 2500mg of CBD (or higher — 4000mg CBD, 5000mg CBD, etc.) those are likely referring to the concentration of CBD within an entire bottle.

So, if you run into a product like “2500mg full-spectrum hemp oil” or “2500mg broad-spectrum CBD oil” — that’s probably the total amount of CBD in the whole jar. Not a single dose.

For instance, Pure Craft’s Nano CBD Oil In Peppermint comes in a concentration of 3000mg of CBD. But each individual dose (aka serving size) offers 100mg of CBD.

So be sure to read those labels carefully! It’s the only way to know exactly how much CBD is in one dropperful (or gummy or capsule). And you should definitely be aware of how much CBD you’re consuming.

Finding Your Ideal CBD Dose

While the above dosages are here to give you a frame of reference, the CBD dose that will work best for you depends on a host of factors.

Finding the right CBD dose for you ultimately depends on:

• Your height and weight
• Your individual physiology
• Condition you’re targeting
• CBD tolerance
• Bioavailability of CBD product

It may take a little time to find what works best for you given your needs and body chemistry.

CBD Dose Levels For Beginners

In general, people who are new to CBD should start with a lower dose. Feel free to start out with half a dose, or even a quarter of a dose, and increase as needed.

Pure Craft CBD’s Nano Broad-Spectrum CBD Water Soluble in Peppermint contains a total of 600mg of CBD in the 30 mL bottle.

Each serving size is a dropperful of the CBD tincture, which contains 20mg of CBD. While 20mg of CBD is already a lower dosage, you can always try half the dose to test the waters.

CBD Doses: Should I Expect Side Effects?

Studies show that doses up to 1500mg a day are well tolerated by adults.(7) But everyone's body is different. Consuming more CBD than your body can handle may lead to side effects.

Taking too much CBD may lead to side effects like:(8)

• Nausea
• Upset stomach
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth

So, don’t dive into a 100mg or 300mg dose of CBD right away. Always start with a smaller dose — a 25mg dose of CBD could be a good beginning point.

Lastly, CBD may interact with various prescription medications and supplements — so do talk to your doctor before taking any CBD product.(9)

Check out our article titled How To Talk To Your Doctor About CBD for tips plus conversation starter scripts!

A Drop Of CBD Knowledge & A Dose of Wellness

CBD doses can range widely. And different doses might have different wellness impacts, as well as different effects for you.

With varying CBD products out there, it’s important to consider your needs and the severity of symptoms before taking them. It's never a bad idea to start low and slow, and increase as needed.

As always, be sure to speak with your doctor before taking any CBD product — plus they might offer you more insight into what dose might work best for you and how your body may respond.

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