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Does CBD Help With GI Issues?

Can CBD help with IBS? What about IBD and gastritis?

According to the research, the answer is yes.

https://www.cbdoil.org/cbd-oil-for-gi-issues/

Is It Safe to Use CBD Oil to Treat GI Issues?

The drugs prescribed to treat GI issues include both over-the-counter and prescription medications. These often come with a long list of side effects—including increased abdominal pain, nausea, and constipation. CBD oil, on the other hand, rarely presents side effects.

Whether an individual is looking to avoid the side effects of prescription drugs, or they simply prefer to use more plant-based therapies, CBD oil can offer many of the same benefits as traditional medication—but without the unwanted side effects.

For most people, CBD oil is an extremely safe therapy, even when taken on a chronic basis and in high doses. However, there are a few groups of people who have a higher risk of experiencing side effects when taking CBD, including: pregnant and breastfeeding women, children, and anyone taking other medications.

Because individuals with digestive conditions are likely to fall in that third category, it’s important to exercise caution before starting a CBD regimen. CBD has the potential to impact the way the liver metabolizes certain drugs, which may interfere with the efficacy of your other medications, and potential result in long-term liver damage.

If you are taking medication to treat your digestive disorder, speak to your doctor before starting CBD. They will be best positioned to advise you on how to find your optimal dose of CBD, whether you should adjust the dosage of any of your other medications accordingly, and if you can expect to experience any side effects.

Although rare, the side effects of CBD include:

Diarrhea
Nausea
Changes in appetite or weight
Dry mouth
Low blood pressure
Fatigue
Those first three are particularly relevant to people with gastrointestinal disorders. If you experience any of these, stop taking CBD immediately and consult your doctor.

How to Use CBD for GI Issues

There are several different methods for taking CBD oil. The best method for you depends on how quickly you need relief, as well as your personal preference.

When inhaled using a vape pen, CBD oil enters the bloodstream instantly—through the lungs. Inhalation is the fastest-acting method to take CBD oil, as the effects are felt almost immediately. However, effects are also shortest lasting with this method, only about 2 to 3 hours.

One of the most common methods for taking CBD oil is with a sublingual tincture, where the CBD is administered underneath the tongue using a dropper. Many people prefer this method as it allows them to ensure a precise dose of CBD, and to enjoy CBD in its purest form (without the flavors or additives that are often added to vape oils, edibles, or topical products). Effects are felt within 20 minutes and last up to 6 hours.

CBD oil can also be applied topically. Once rubbed into the skin, the CBD binds to cannabinoid receptors located beneath the dermis, making this a suitable method for relieving pain associated with GI conditions. Effects are long-lasting with CBD topicals, around 4 to 6 hours, but it’s harder to ensure a precise dose with this method.

Finally, CBD oil can be ingested orally, through CBD edibles, gummies, baked goods, capsules and softgels. In its isolate powdered form, CBD oil can also be added to food or drink. While many people prefer the familiarity of oral ingestion, this method is the slowest-acting, as the CBD has to travel through the digestive system first before entering the bloodstream.

How Much CBD Should You Take?

Quality CBD oil is not hard to find (just follow our buyer’s guide in the next section). The difficult part about taking CBD oil is finding the best dose for you. As a newer therapy not yet regulated by the FDA, there are no official dosing guidelines for CBD oil. However, there are general best practices you can follow.

The standard recommendation is to use between 1mg to 6mg of CBD for every 10 pounds of your body weight. The ideal dose for you may fall anywhere within (or even outside of) that range, depending on the severity of your condition and your own personal body chemistry. To find your dose, start slowly with the lowest recommended amount for your body weight. Then, you can gradually increase from there until you find a dose that works.

Once you find a dose that works, stop. The evidence shows that people do not develop a tolerance to CBD the way they do with other medications.




CBD and Bioavailability

https://www.cbdoil.org/cbd-bioavailability/

Times are exciting in the world of CBD right now. As an emerging therapy, research is well underway, looking into its potential health benefits. Meanwhile, it seems like a new, innovative CBD product gets introduced daily, from the latest CBD cream to chewing gum.

Researchers are still exploring how CBD can relieve certain health conditions, and how much CBD is required to be effective. Beyond how much, there’s also the question of simply how. Is there a “best” way to take CBD?

The conversation about the “best” way to take CBD almost always touches on the topic of bioavailability. But what is bioavailability, and how does it affect your experience with CBD oil? We explore below.