How effective is CBD oil?

Great question. It all depends on what you just spent your money on or if you’re in a location where the CBD oil is manufactured in a facility licensed for medical use. Quality shall always remain king.

Quality has a massive impact on effectiveness, therefore the difference between one oil and another can be substantial. However, this isn't stopping the market from starting on the wrong foot as the market continues to expand. This is due to more and more customers wanting to try it out for the claimed benefits and as potential treatment for a long or short condition. Demand is souring.

Before continuing to read we must give the following advice:

• Studies are ongoing
• Speak to a physician who has experience in the cannabinoid field

Effectiveness in any substance comes down to:

• Dosage
• Timing and Frequency
• Delivery method
• Composition
• Mental and Physical variability

Choosing a quality CBD oil

CBD values vary widely. Always check the label, however, welcome to the supplement industry if you don’t believe what it says on the label.

I recommend doing your research in advance and look to obtain medical grade treatment if available.

CBD oil is used for many acute and chronic ailments. Here’s a summary of how each health condition and the effects of CBD in clinic trials.

CBD for sleep

For sufferers of insomnia. CBD has shown to be effective in a period of 1-2 months and can also help with sleep disturbances in patients with PTSD.

Effects on diabetes

CBD has been shown to reduce insulin in response to high blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. This due to inhibited response by reduction in resistin or LDL levels and increased the gastric inhibitory polypeptide

CBD for Anxiety

Patients with chronic anxiety require long term treatment and planned intervention, however CBD in general can help anxiety and even patients with PTSD in 4-8 weeks. Other patients include autism related diagnosis and fragile X syndrome.

CBD has shown to rapidly help acute anxiety by using oral options and has been shown to be effective in just 90-160 minutes.

CBD Pain Relief

When using CBD for pain relief (and if you can get it!), use equal amounts of THC for a more effective remedy for pain.

For migraines, and head aches, CBD is suggested to be effective within 1-3 months. Other pain relief studies have shown effectiveness in Cancer in 2-5 weeks, Rheumatoid arthritis effective results in 5 weeks and nerve related issues in 4-10 weeks,

The clinical based evidence is pretty slim in this area, however checkout this study on patients in Uruguay.

To the point

• Effectiveness is dependent upon the microbiome and genetic makeup of the patient
• If the patient is suffering from chronic disease, the effects of CBD may take longer to actualise
• Using a vapour or oral treatment spray seem more effective for acute conditions
• Acute conditions such as mild anxiety or panic attacks can be reduced within a short times frame (usually a couple of hours)
• Most CBD oils available are ineffective
• The fiber in capsules and edibles create a slower release experience
• CBD works best with fats as it is fat soluble and works incredibly fast