Microdosing

The microdosing of a product or microdosing of CBD involves consuming small doses of Cannabidiol or another substance to find the best balance between dosage and perceived effects. Microdosing can be adopted for all forms of CBD (oil, capsules, teas, etc.) and also for the consumption of medicinal mushrooms.

What is microdosing?

Microdosing was born with the chemist Albert Hoffman who for a long time took microdoses of LSD. The chemist demonstrated that the microdosing method, which involves taking small amounts of a substance in stages for therapeutic purposes, is an ideal technique for conditioning brain receptors to achieve a targeted physiological response with a minimal dose. He observed and documented all the benefits generated by this microdosing technique in numerous studies and clinical trials. The definition of microdosing is therefore obtaining the minimal effective dose.

Today, the microdosing has become widespread among the general public and in CBD in particular. This practice involves taking several CBD microdoses throughout the day rather than one large dose all at once or two. The doses are also as spaced out as possible. Proceeding this way has certain advantages.

The advantages of CBD microdosing

Microdosing and spacing out CBD doses throughout the day offers certain advantages. First, this practice allows better maintenance of Cannabidiol's effects. Then, spreading the dose over the day provides uniformity of the effects felt.

Microdosing allows CBD to be introduced into the body gradually and thus to fully enjoy all its benefits. By choosing the microdosing, the consumer also offers himself the possibility to mix products if necessary, without having to endure negative aspects.

How to define the right CBD microdose?

To be able to calculate your microdose, you just need to know your total daily CBD dose. Then, divide it into different doses spread throughout the day. You can choose to take a microdose every 3 hours, for example. When it's the first time taking Cannabidiol, it may take a few days to find the perfect dosage. In this case, it is always recommended to start with small doses and increase them if necessary. The CBD dosage calculation must take into account the concentration of Cannabidiol in your product and your weight.

To practice microdosing, proceed step by step. Start by taking a CBD dose the lowest possible.

Be attentive to your feelings in the hour that follows. If you don't feel any effect after 30 minutes, take an additional equivalent dose. Stay attentive and when you have identified the right dosage, plan the next dose at the ideal time. Review after a week and adjust if necessary.

Microdosing CBD versus single dose

If the consumer takes all of his CBD dose all at once, he will feel more intense effects but only for one or two hours. With microdosing, it's quite the opposite, he feels the effects more subtly but throughout the day.

To have the best effects of CBD, a maximum dose is not recommended. And the reason is simple, cannabinoid receptors stimulated by CBD at a high dose become saturated. However, each person has a maximum threshold of receptivity to CBD. By exceeding this threshold, the opposite effect to the one sought is obtained. Conversely, by staying below this threshold, one truly benefits from the health benefits of CBD.

In conclusion, the daily intake of small doses of CBD increase the effectiveness and benefits of the natural effects of Cannabidiol by consistently stimulating the endocannabinoid system. The microdoses allow you to maintain stable levels of CBD in your receptors.

Microdosing and CBD oil

The recommended dosage for CBD oil varies from one to two drops or more per day. The intake depends on each person's needs and also on the CBD oil itself (CBD concentration rate). But again, you can apply the method of microdosing. Always start with small doses and increase the intake if needed afterward. As an indication, the effects of CBD are felt by consuming 0.5 mg of CBD per kilo. You can use this information to convert it into the number of drops of CBD oil. 

Microdosing of adaptogenic mushrooms

A adaptogenic mushroom is a protector of the body (Reishi, Lion's mane, Cordyceps…). Its role is to increase the body's resistance and provide better balance.

While being effective, an adaptogenic mushroom is harmless and does not disrupt the body's natural functions. But as with microdosing any substance, there is also an optimal dosage for adaptogenic mushrooms. In short, excessive consumption could bring imbalance instead of supporting the body beneficially. Therefore, it's important to find the right dose and not hesitate to microdose, even if it means increasing the quantity later.