If you only know Papa & Barkley through our award-winning CBD topicals, we've got some exciting news for you! CBD works just as well inside our bodies as it does outside them. And if you’re looking to reduce the impact of everyday stress in your life, products like our potent CBD softgels can be a powerful ally, bringing you long-lasting relief. In today’s post, we’ll share a little about the science of CBD, how to take softgels, and other questions about these potentially game-changing supplements.
Are CBD Softgels Effective? What the Science Says
If you’re interested in the world of CBD, you probably know it’s a cannabinoid, a plant-based compound that interacts with the endocannabinoid system, one of our body’s crucial regulatory networks. We’ve written about cannabinoids before, and how these natural chemicals elicit useful effects on our bodies and minds.
When it comes to the efficacy of CBD, a growing number of clinical studies support that it may help relieve a number of common symptoms, including:
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Helping us find better sleep by fostering deeper rest without sedation
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Soothing stress by helping us stay grounded and relaxed without intoxication
Let’s stay on the topic of stress for a moment. Data from one case study suggests that CBD can help us stave off the blues and generally support emotional equilibrium. In one large-scale study on CBD, anxiety, and sleep, a large majority of the participants experienced improvement in both stress levels and sleep hygiene.
What’s more, it appears that we don’t require a great deal of CBD to make a meaningful difference in our well-being. That may be because cannabinoids are biphasic, which means that their effects are highly dependent on dosage. Research indicates that the majority of us derive greater benefit from lower and consistent doses of it.
So if you’re looking to reduce the impact of stress in your life with products such as our CBD Releaf Softgels, we recommend you start with a small to moderate dosage. After you’ve assessed their effects on your specific symptoms and conditions, you can decide to take more or less moving forward.
Can you take too much CBD? Research suggests it’s extremely unlikely you could ingest a lethal dose of CBD, but doses that are higher than you need can produce side effects like nausea and diarrhea. We advise our customers to consult product packaging carefully before using it, taking into account their age, weight, and physical condition. If you’re on other medications, speak to your doctor since CBD can impact the metabolization of several different drugs.
CBD as Supplement: How to Take Softgels
One of the advantages of taking CBD in this format is that it’s so familiar. Softgels are potent, shelf-stable, and easy to take: Simply swallow with water or the beverage of your choice.
It’s important to note that because it’s processed through the stomach and liver, the CBD can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours to take effect. But once it’s in your system, you can expect the benefits to last between 2 and 6 hours (or longer, depending on your unique physiology). Be sure to give the body plenty of time to digest softgels, or any edible product, before assessing its effects and taking more.
CBD Softgels: Wrapping Up
As we hope today’s post makes clear, CBD is just as effective inside our bodies as it is on the outside.
Our CBD Releaf softgels are designed to help support better mood and sleep, along with relieving discomfort and other common complaints, naturally. You can find them in Regular and Double-Strength varieties, and you can count on them to be made with only the solventless infusion methods used for everything we create. It’s our pledge to you and a very important part of our process.
Want to learn more about CBD softgel capsules, how to take softgels, or other questions relating to our award-winning CBD products? Don’t hesitate to ask; we’re always here to help.
