What are CBD capsules?
The active compound in CBD capsules is cannabidiol (CBD), obtained from hemp (not to be confused with THC, the compound that can get you ‘high’). CBD is not psychoactive. One capsule contains a fixed amount of CBD, which makes it easy to dose. The amount per capsule differs per product; if you are just starting, choose the lightest dose.
Without taste or smell
An advantage of capsules is that they have no taste or smell, unlike the
liquid form, whose taste not everyone finds pleasant. You take them with a few sips of water. Because the shell is resistant to stomach acid, the CBD is only absorbed in the intestines; that makes absorption take longer than with oil under the tongue.
Practical in use
Capsules always contain the same amount of CBD, so you know exactly what you are taking each time. Handy if you are just starting. A pot of capsules is also easier to take with you than a bottle that can leak.
Frequently asked questions about CBD capsules
What do CBD capsules do?
We may not make any statements about that. No health claims have been approved for CBD in the European Union. A capsule is a different form from oil, not a different promise. We tell you what is in it and how much. The rest is up to you.
Capsules or oil: which do you choose?
Capsules contain a fixed amount, so you know exactly what you are taking and you taste nothing. With
oil you set your own dose, down to the drop, and you can build up more finely. If you are just starting and want no fuss, capsules are more practical.
How long does absorption take?
Longer than with oil under the tongue. The shell is resistant to stomach acid, so the CBD is only released in your intestines. With oil, part of it goes through the mucous membranes in your mouth and that is faster.
How much CBD is in a capsule?
That differs per product and is stated on the packaging and the product page. If you are just starting, choose the lightest dose.
Do CBD capsules get you high?
No, CBD is not psychoactive.
Who is better off not using them?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use them. If you take medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist first. Also read
CBD and medicines.
Not found what you are looking for?
If you would rather set your own dose, have a look at
CBD oil. If you are looking for another tasteless form,
patches are an option.
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