Vaping CBD: The Best Method of Consumption?
CBD is a miraculous cannabinoid that has been receiving great attention lately. Wondering why? Unlike THC, this cannabis component has no psychoactive effects and can simultaneously help a person with several health issues and medical complications.
It's no wonder that CBD is now a sought-after natural substance. But in what forms is it used? And which of these forms is the most effective? Let's take a closer look at CBD vaping and its benefits and risks.
CBD Usage Forms
As we've already mentioned, there are numerous ways to use CBD. Oils that can be dropped into drinks or directly under the tongue, capsules, classic smoking of hemp with high CBD content, foods, e-liquids and many others. Did you know that each CBD usage variant directly affects how much is absorbed by our body?
Oral CBD Consumption vs. CBD Vaping
Let's discuss how to properly use CBD and how much is absorbed by the body depending on the chosen method. Although we're using CBD in both cases, each path is completely specific and the release of this substance into the bloodstream differs in both cases.
· Oral CBD Consumption
In oral administration, only 15% of the received dose is absorbed by our body. Why is this so? There are two main reasons:
- CBD is a hydrophobic substance. Simply put, it doesn't form a good relationship with water and doesn't behave correctly in it, i.e., it doesn't dissolve. This is why CBD doesn't like our bloodstream and seeks a more comfortable place, which are fatty tissues. Unfortunately, through fatty tissues, the amount of CBD that reaches important places in our body is significantly limited.
- For CBD to reach the necessary places and intestines, it must first pass through the liver. In this organ, further complications occur. The liver during this intermediate stop either completely absorbs CBD or breaks it down through liver enzymes. This loss is called "first pass effect" and can be prevented. Wondering how?
· CBD Vaping
If you choose vaping, you will significantly simplify CBD's path to the necessary places. With vaping, we don't have to wait for this component to reach our intestines and in what quantity. The lungs are the entry point to the bloodstream.
This way, we avoid the first pass effect and up to 4 times more CBD enters our body compared to oral consumption. That's 50 – 60% of the consumed substance. The onset of effects is also faster. These usually occur between 30 – 60 minutes with this dosing method.
