How Does CBD Make You Feel when mixed with CBDa?

Over the years, we’ve seen products come and go in the health and wellness industry. From ketogenic diets and turmeric to green juices and liquid cleanses, some are better for you than others. Intermittent Fasting has become a favorite around the Tanasi headquarters, and taking our products infused with the CBDA/CBD patent-pending University developed formula when fasting has been a great experience. Now, CBD is having a moment, thanks to its recent legalization and ongoing research into its potential health benefits. But with so many aggressively-marketed products on the market, how can you tell which are the real deal? Well, we’re here to help you with that task!

We know you may have questions about CBD products: Is CBD safe? What are the benefits of CBD use? And, perhaps most importantly, how will using CBD make me feel?  Today, we’ll try to answer those questions for you. We simply ask you to remember that, because each of us is unique, we’ll all have slightly different CBD experiences. Still, by helping you understand more about CBD, its composition, and some of its uses, we hope you’ll get a better picture of how it feels to use CBD. Keep in mind, that Tanasi CBD products are unique in that we have concentrations of two cannabinoids, Cannabidiolic-acid (CBDA) and Cannabidiol (CBD). The CBDA/CBD formula is a University developed patent-pending solution. So, when we speak of CBD in general we are also speaking of our Tanasi CBDA/CBD formula. 

What Is CBD Oil?

CBD is the simplified name for Cannabidiol. It is one of 113 known cannabinoids found in the Cannabis Sativa L. plant. Many people value this compound for its  effects in the body, especially because CBD doesn’t cause psychoactive ‘highs’ like delta-9 THC, another cannabis plant cannabinoid.

CBD can be extracted from all strains of Cannabis Sativa L. plants, including hemp and marijuana. Marijuana plants have high delta-9 THC concentrations and relatively little CBD. Industrial hemp plants, in contrast, are bred for high CBD concentrations, and low levels of THC. Thus, they are the inverse of marijuana plants with low THC and high CBD concentrations. That’s why most of the CBD on the market is derived from hemp. 

Comparing the Effects of CBD and THC

If you’re wondering how CBD makes you feel, you may be confusing this cannabinoid with THC, another popular plant extract. For years, people knew that marijuana use caused psychoactive effects, which we now know are a result of ingesting high levels of THC.  In this way, THC is very different from CBD, which carries no or zero psychoactive properties. 

Common Effects of THC

Still, THC and CBD have several similarities, which isn’t so surprising since they come from the same plant and are both cannabinoids. For example, the cannabinoids both have chemical formulae consisting of the same number of atoms. But they’re arranged differently, which may not mean much to you… unless you know a bit about chemistry, in which case you’ll understand that the arrangement of these atoms leads to significant differences in the two compounds. And this explains why one causes a psychoactive effect, and the other does not. Common effects of THC include:

• Changed perception and sense of time
• Mood changes
• Hallucinations
• Impaired memory
• Troubles in problem-solving
• Munchies or increased appetite  
• Cottonmouth or dry mouth

On the flip side, CBD works in a completely different way. So the effects are entirely different. 

The Feeling of CBD

Now, we’re finally ready to explain how CBD makes you feel. But, remember, how it makes you feel depends on the various compounds within your body. Plus how they interact with the CBD products you consume. Also remember, Tanasi CBD products contain CBDA and CBD, where the CBDA is as close to natural plant extract before decarboxylation (or processing using heat to convert CBDA to CBD).  As such, you should experience 2X the effects with our products that you would with a supplement that only contains CBD. 

Still, regardless of your chemical make-up, the effects of CBD will likely be subtle and nuanced. As a result, you may not notice a difference at first use until, over time, you look back and realize you’re feeling completely different than you used to! Most Tanasi customers tell us they realize they miss our CBD and CBDa formulation when they come back to replenish their supply. 

Even within this framework, people react differently to CBD so, even if your experience isn’t like the one we describe, don’t worry: your body’s just developing its own relationship with CBD oil. 

Common Effects of CBD

For the most part, people enjoy the effects CBD oil produces in their body. But, like any substance, CBD oil may cause a few side effects, depending on your sensitivity and the size of your CBD dose. Note that these effects are fairly rare, and most people rarely experience any negative side effects with CBD oil use.  Still, possible CBD oil side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Decreased appetite
• Lightheadedness
• Diarrhea

Always consult a trusted healthcare provider before taking CBD oil. Your healthcare provider can assess your health profile and give you advice on recommended dosing, as well as medication interactions and possible side effects. Be sure to discuss the form of CBD you plan to use since some CBD  products are mixed with carrier oils that may independently cause side effects or drug interactions.

Additionally, be sure to examine your CBD oil’s complete ingredient list before starting your dose. And remember, start low and slowly increase your CBD dose to allow your body to adjust to CBD. 

How Long Does It Take to Feel the Effects of CBD with CBDa?

Once again, how CBD makes you feel will depend on your method of ingestion. You can take CBD oil in the form of capsules or tinctures. You can also apply CBD oil topically to your body. If you ingest your CBD, you’re likely to have a full-body experience. Apply CBD topically, on the other hand, and your effect will be more localized. 

Now, you may want to know, how long will it take for CBD to affect my body? The effects of CBD oil can kick in any time from 10 minutes to a few hours after you ingest or apply your product. That’s because your ingestion mode will affect how quickly CBD makes its way into your bloodstream. 

Different Methods of Using CBD 

The fastest way to experience CBD effects is through vaping. With this method, you’ll typically notice effects within 15 minutes. Inhalation goes directly into your bloodstream. Tanasi products can not be vaped due to the CBDA being a necessary component to the patent-pending University developed formula. Vaping applies heat and thus will convert CBDA into CBD, and Tanasi products have a one-to-one CBDA/CBD formula. 

Sublingual drops are the second-fastest method of CBD delivery: the effects kick in any time between 20 and 30 minutes. Plus, the Tanasi CBDA/CBD formula has the acid-chain attached to the CBD molecule which may result in faster absorption. 

Oral ingestion is the most common form of CBD delivery, even though the effects take longer to kick in because your CBD must go through several digestive factors. As a result, the effects should manifest anywhere between 45 minutes and 5 hours after ingestion. It is typically closer to the one-hour mark. 

There’s one exception to this rule: if you apply CBD oil directly to your skin, you’ll notice effects 20 to 45 minutes later. But those effects will be limited to your application spot since topical CBD typically takes longer to enter your bloodstream.

What Is The Correct Dosage for CBD Oil?

The answer, as you expected, is that it depends on every individual. We all use CBD oil for different reasons, and we all hope to experience different effects. When picking a dosage of CBD, use both those factors to help determine the right place to start your CBD journey. We offer suggested dosing guides on all our Tanasi product labels, but a medical expert can also help you to determine your ideal CBD dose. 

Keep in mind, if you are using CBD for the first time, start with small doses so you can see how your body reacts to the cannabinoid. This way, you can slowly increase your dose, little by little, and avoid unwanted results. 

Your body weight is another factor you can use when determining your CBD dosage level. The rule of thumb states that you should take between one and five milligrams of CBD for every 10 pounds of body weight. Start at the lower end of the range and see how it goes. With time, your body will acclimate to CBD oil, and your tolerance will increase, allowing you to try higher doses.

Summary

If, before you started reading, you were wondering how CBD makes you feel, then by now we hope you have a better idea. Of course, the best way to know how CBD makes you feel is to try it yourself. And be sure to try your CBD with CBDa, using our patent-pending, 1:1 formulation, so that you cab feel 2X the effects and get an easier answer to that question.

Just remember, if you take away one key message today, we hope it’s this: you have lots of options today when buying CBD oil.  Be sure to buy from a reputable retailer to avoid being shortchanged and to guarantee the safety of your CBD oil. Some CBD manufacturers fail to provide a certificate of analysis (COAs), which means their products could contain harmful substances or lower concentrations of CBD than stated.

In short, the right kind of CBD oil should make you feel good. And, if it doesn’t, check the quality of your product or discuss your dose with a healthcare professional. With Tanasi products having a patent-pending University developed formula of CBDA/CBD and having a 30-Day satisfaction guarantee we are confident you will find some level of happiness with your Tanasi product purchase and return for more with confidence.