Start Low, Go Slow: The Safest Way to Begin CBD
When starting CBD, the safest and most effective approach is to start with a low dose and gradually increase it every few days. This process is known as titration and it helps you find the minimum effective dose that improves your symptoms without wasting product or experiencing unwanted side effects.
💊 What’s a Safe Starting Dose?
For most adults:
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Begin with 5–10 mg once or twice daily
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Use the same dose for 3–5 days
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If symptoms don’t improve and no side effects are felt, increase slightly (2–5 mg)
Example:
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CBDay Plus 5% = ~1.5 mg per drop → Start with 2–3 drops BD
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CBDay Plus 15% = ~4.5 mg per drop → Start with 1–2 drops BD
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CBD Capsules = 33.6 mg → Start with 1 capsule every other day
⏱️ Frequency of Dosing
| Frequency | Best Used For |
|---|---|
| OD (Once Daily) | General wellness, light stress, mild symptoms |
| BD (Twice Daily) | Anxiety, pain, recovery, inflammation |
| TDS (Three Times Daily) | Persistent pain, neurological issues |
| QDS (Four Times Daily) | Seizures, advanced conditions |
📌 Spacing doses throughout the day ensures stable levels of CBD in your body.
📈 How to Use a Titration Protocol
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Start low: Choose your product and begin with the lowest recommended dose.
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Maintain for 3–5 days.
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Increase dose only if needed.
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Monitor symptoms daily using a tracking sheet or journal.
✅ If you feel side effects (drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness), reduce the dose slightly and stay there.
📓 Create a CBD Tracking Journal
Tracking your progress helps you and your healthcare provider make smarter decisions.
Log each day:
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Product and dose
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Symptom levels (1–10 scale)
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Energy, mood, sleep quality
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Side effects, if any
You’ll often notice subtle improvements within 1–2 weeks—like better mood, fewer flare-ups, or deeper sleep.
⚠️ Common Signs You’re Taking Too Much CBD
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Feeling groggy or “flat” during the day
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Dry mouth
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Dizziness or headaches
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Loose stools (at very high doses)
If you experience any of these, scale back to the previous dose that felt best.
✅ Key Tip: Find Your “Minimum Effective Dose”
CBD is most effective at the lowest dose that gives you results. There’s no need to go overboard. Taking more than your body needs may reduce effects or trigger fatigue.
👉 Coming Up Next
🔗 Continue to Part 4: CBD for Sleep, Anxiety, Pain & More – A Clinical Dosing Breakdown
Explore dosage suggestions based on condition and find product-specific recommendations.
