Dosing + Microdosing CBD: How much is Right for You?

When asked what dose of CBD you should take, many CBD products and purveyors will give you a one size fits all answer. This does our industry a disservice. Finding the desired dose can take time and, despite what we are often told, is very personal and depends on several factors, requiring us to ask many questions for optimal efficacy. For what reason/ailment are you taking CBD? Is the amount you’re taking actually having the opposite desired effect? What is happening in your body at the time you take CBD that can also affect the bioavailability of a product? Did you know that how your CBD is extracted and the formulation of each product can enhance, or even abate, the efficacy of your dose. Are there added herbs, adaptogens, other cannabinoids in your product – and what is the terpene profile?

And, importantly, how can you “dose” and/or “microdose” to make your CBD most effective for you? And what do we need to know about dosing other cannabinoids (CBN, CBG, and D8)?

Reena Kaven

Reena is a former litigation attorney who returned to the wellness-centered roots of her upbringing. She became a Nationally Certified Massage & Lymphatic Therapist, launched an integrative wellness studio startup in 2015. After years researching, carrying CBD products in her studio, and using them herself for anxiety, stress and pain management, Reena realized she wanted to dedicate herself to health education and to the offering of high-quality CBD and other cannabinoid products. She was recently featured as one of the top Indigenous Women in Cannabis. Reena has a B.A. in Comparative American Ethnic Studies from the University of Washington and a law degree from Columbia University School of Law. She also holds a certification in CBD coaching and a plethora of certificates in bodywork therapies. Reena speaks around the country on CBD and Cannabis.