CBD Gummies Dosage Guide - How Many CBD Gummies Should You Take?
If you’ve decided to start adding CBD gummies to your daily routine, then you may be wondering what dosage to start from.
While we recommend starting low and building yourself up, the right dosage for you, the one that will have the best effects, will depend on many factors, the main being your health, weight, and metabolism.
That’s why we’ve created a guide to figuring out the best dosage of CBD gummies for you, so you can find a routine that helps you get the most out of CBD.
So, let’s get into it!
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- Beginners should start low, check the CBD mg per gummy, and avoid jumping straight into higher-strength gummies.
- CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system to help the body's natural functions.
- The right CBD dosage for you depends on your body weight, metabolism, natural sensitivity, tolerance, health, medication use, and whether you take CBD with food.
- Light-strength gummies, around 15mg, are a sensible starting point, while medium, strong and extra-strong gummies are better suited to people with more CBD experience.
- CBD gummies usually take longer to work than oils or vapes because they need to be digested before they take effect.
- Most people feel the effects of CBD gummies within 30 minutes to an hour, with peak effects between 1 and 3 hours.
- Taking your gummies at a similar time each day can make it easier to monitor effects.
Why there isn’t one perfect CBD gummies dosage
Not everyone is the same, so CBD doesn’t interact the same way in everyone. If it did, there would be one perfect CBD dosage for every person, but we know that’s not the case.
When digested, CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is responsible for maintaining balance and regulating bodily functions, like mood, pain perception, and sleep.
It’s been studied to interact with ECS receptors in the same way endocannabinoids do, which are natural chemicals in the body that help the body wind down for sleep or deal with anxiety.
But if CBD is known to do this, why doesn't it have the same effect on every person? Here are a few reasons why:
1. Bodyweight
Body weight can affect how your body reacts to CBD, but you shouldn’t use this as a factor for finding the right dosage alone.
Your metabolism, tolerance, chosen strength, and when you consume CBD can all make a difference, too. A higher body weight may mean you need a higher-strength gummy, and a lower body weight may mean you feel CBD more strongly, but it’s not definite.
2. Metabolism
Metabolism can affect how quickly CBD is processed by the body; some people may feel effects after a few minutes, while others may find it takes longer.
People with a slower metabolism may also feel the effects for longer, as CBD takes longer to leave their system. Gummies also take longer to work than CBD oils since they need to be digested before they’re absorbed.
3. Your body’s natural sensitivity
Some people are more sensitive to CBD than others are.
Two people can take the same gummy and have completely different experiences because of personal factors, such as body chemistry, lifestyle, and overall sensitivity.
If you tend to be sensitive to caffeine, supplements, or wellness products, be extra cautious when consuming CBD.
4. Whether you take CBD gummies with food
Food can affect how CBD is absorbed, especially if you eat just before or while taking a CBD gummy.
In fact, research on oral CBD has found that a high-fat meal can significantly increase CBD exposure compared with taking CBD while fasting, showing that timing and food can affect how you feel after digesting a CBD gummy.
For the most consistent routine, try taking your gummies in the same way each time.
5. Medication, alcohol, and health
If you’re currently taking other medications or you have any health issues that influence bodily functions, CBD may not work for you in the way it’s intended.
Alcohol and medications may cause CBD to make you feel drowsy after digesting or affect how other drugs work in your system. Some people may also experience side effects such as tiredness, changes in appetite, dizziness, and diarrhoea.
That’s why you should speak to your GP before taking CBD.
6. CBD concentration
The amount of CBD in each gummy varies by product and brand, even between products by the same brand.
Cheaper products may not even disclose the accurate concentration for their CBD gummies, so it’s always best to choose gummies with clear strength information and independent lab testing.
One product may contain 750mg CBD in total, but if there are 30 gummies in the pack, each gummy contains 25mg CBD. Another product may contain 225mg of CBD across 15 gummies, which works out at 15mg per gummy.
What strength CBD gummies should I take?
The good thing about CBD gummies is that they come with a pre-measured amount of CBD in each sweet, so you don’t have to play a guessing game or measure it out yourself.
For this reason, they make it easy to find a consistent dosage to stick to, and you can incorporate them into your daily routine without much thought.
If you’ve never tried CBD gummies before, we always recommend starting with a low dosage and seeing how your body responds before moving to a higher strength. You can learn more about what CBD gummies actually are and how they work here.
CBD dosage by gummy strength
We sell a range of gummies in various strengths at Natural Strains, depending on what you need.
Here’s a quick guide to finding the right strength for you.
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This is the most sensible place to start for people new to CBD or edible forms of CBD. Light-strength gummies tend to be around 15mg. |
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If you’ve tried CBD before, starting at a medium strength (around 25mg) is a good idea to see how your body responds to it. |
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For those who are experienced with CBD, a dosage of 45mg often tends to have more noticeable effects. |
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If you’ve been taking CBD for a while and you’ve gained a tolerance to other dosages, extra-strong CBD gummies may be more worth the money. |
Recommended CBD dosage by weight
As a rule of thumb, people with a higher body mass may need to ingest a higher dosage of CBD in order to feel the effects.
However, we recommend using this as a rough guide and speaking to a healthcare professional before taking a high dosage of CBD, especially if you’ve never consumed it before.
The effects of CBD differ widely from person to person, depending on a range of factors, so what may work for someone of the same body weight may not work for another.
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Body weight |
Suggested dose |
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Under 60kg |
Start with the lowest available strength, as people with a smaller body weight may feel CBD more noticeably. |
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60-80kg |
This is a common adult range, so start low and keep the same routine for a few days before making changes. Responses will vary depending on metabolism, tolerance, and sensitivity. |
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80kg+ |
Body weight may cause the CBD to react more slowly or feel less noticeable, but it doesn’t automatically mean you need a high-strength gummy. Opt for a medium-strength gummy and see how you feel. |
Disclaimer: This table is not medical dosage advice. There is no official UK CBD gummy dosage guideline by body weight. Always check the product label, consider your total daily CBD intake, and follow advice from The Food Standards Agency.
CBD gummy dosage by wellness goal
Everyone takes CBD gummies for different reasons. Some may take it as part of a calm morning routine, while others prefer it in the evening when they want to unwind.
Whatever your reason, the key is to find something that works for your daily lifestyle, experience level, and sensitivity to CBD.
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Wellness goal |
Best starting approach |
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Start with a low-strength option (15mg to 30mg) and keep your routine consistent so you can feel a bit more put together during the day. |
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If you want to feel a bit more relaxed and self-assured during the day, choose a gentle or moderate strength between 15mg and 45mg. |
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A low to medium strength may be enough for newer users, while experienced users may prefer a stronger option (45-60mg), especially for winding down before bed. |
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Again, if you’re new, start with a low- to medium-strength gummy to understand how your body reacts, and only take high-strength gummies (60mg) if you’re experienced and want a stronger effect. |
How many CBD gummies should I take?
The amount of CBD gummies you should take depends entirely on what you’re hoping to get out of the experience.
As a guideline, the Food Standards Agency advises healthy adults to limit their intake of CBD from food products to 10mg per day. This includes CBD from gummies, oils, drinks, capsules, and other edible CBD products.
However, depending on what you’re taking CBD gummies for, you may benefit from a higher dosage per day, as long as it works for you and you’re not taking too much. Most people take around one or two low-strength gummies a day as a simple boost.
If you have medium- or high-strength gummies, limit your intake to one gummy a day. If you find that it isn’t working anymore for you, increase the dosage by around 5mg and see how you feel.
This may mean you end up taking one and a half gummies a day or slowly work your way up to two, as long as you don’t feel any negative side effects.
When is the best time to take CBD gummies?
The best time to take CBD gummies really depends on your daily schedule and choosing a time that you can realistically take a gummy each day.
You may find that taking one in the morning helps you to feel calm and prepared before the day begins, or if you’re consuming a higher-strength gummy, taking it at night might help you feel settled before sleep.
We do suggest taking higher-strength CBD gummies at night or when you’re at home the rest of the day, since they may cause you to feel drowsy. Food can also affect CBD absorption, so it’s best to eat well before or well after ingesting CBD.
How long do CBD gummies take to work?
Since CBD gummies have to pass through the digestive system first, they take longer to work than CBD oils or vapes.
The gummy has to be broken down, processed, and absorbed before the CBD enters your bloodstream and you start to feel the effects. As a general guideline, most people start to feel the effects around 30 minutes to an hour after taking CBD gummies.
You mostly feel the peak effects after 1 to 3 hours of digestion. Of course, this can vary depending on whether you took it with food, the strength of the gummy, and your metabolism.
These effects can last between 4 and 6 hours for most people.
Finding your CBD gummy routine with Natural Strains
It can be hard to find a CBD gummy that tastes nice and doesn’t feel like a chore to keep up with every day.
That’s why we designed delicious and juicy gummies that feel like you’re chewing a sweet but with the extra added benefits of CBD. You can browse by strength, or if you’re looking for something specific, browse by feeling.
With flavours like tangy cherry and sweet strawberry, these will soon become your favourite part of the day.
