Key takeaways:
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Taking CBD oil in tincture form under your tongue is incredibly effective and efficient compared to other delivery methods like gummies and edibles.
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The CBD can be quickly absorbed underneath the tongue through small capillaries in the oral mucosa, or mucous membrane, allowing it to directly enter the bloodstream which increases the bioavailability.
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Bioavailability is the ability of a substance, like CBD, to be absorbed and used by your body. Basically, this means the degree and rate of absorption are increased, so you’re getting the most bang for your buck when you take CBD oil under your tongue.
If you know anyone who uses CBD oil, you may have seen them add it to their coffee or even put it directly under their tongue. This may seem a little odd, but there’s actually a really good reason for it.
Taking CBD oil in tincture form under your tongue is believed to be the most efficient way to take CBD. Here’s everything you need to know.
How To Take CBD Oil Under Your Tongue
If you’re new to CBD oil or new to taking it under your tongue, don’t worry. It’s actually incredibly easy. Here’s what you do:
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Fill the dropper with your desired amount of CBD oil.
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Use the dropper to squeeze the oil out directly under your tongue.
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Hold the CBD oil under your tongue for 30 seconds before swallowing.
And that’s it! But why do we recommend taking CBD oil like this?
Why Should You Take CBD Oil Under Your Tongue?
Aside from it being a super easy and convenient way to take CBD, taking CBD oil under your tongue is incredibly effective and efficient compared to other delivery methods, like gummies and edibles.
Taking CBD oil under your tongue allows for maximum absorption as well as quicker absorption compared to edibles. CBD can be quickly absorbed underneath the tongue through small capillaries in the oral mucosa, or mucous membrane, allowing it to directly enter the bloodstream. This increases the bioavailability—the ability of a substance, like CBD, to be absorbed and used by your body. This basically means the degree and rate of absorption are increased, so you’re getting the most bang for your buck when you take CBD oil under your tongue.
Edibles, on the other hand, have to go through your stomach and digestive system before being absorbed into the bloodstream. CBD and other hemp compounds (cannabinoids) lose potential bioavailability through the digestion process. Essentially, a significant amount of CBD gets broken down by your liver before circulating into your bloodstream, in a process known as the first pass effect.
Carrier Oils and Bioavailability
If you’re really looking to get the most out of your CBD oil, you could look for ones that include carrier oils to stabilize and further increase the bioavailability of CBD. Some of the most common carrier oils used in CBD oils are medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, hemp seed oil, olive oil, and avocado oil. In addition to increasing CBD’s bioavailability, carrier oils may provide additional benefits. For example, MCT oil is a fat-burning, metabolism-revving superfood made from coconut oil.
So, What’s the Catch?
The degree and rate of absorption don’t just depend on whether or not you take CBD oil under your tongue—it also depends on a variety of other factors like the quality of CBD and consistency of the formula. So, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting pure, high-quality oil.
Here’s a couple of tips to ensure you’re getting a high-quality product:
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Check the ingredients to make sure there’s no added chemicals, fillers, or byproducts.
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Ask for a Certificate of Analysis to verify the safety, quality, purity, and potency of the CBD oil. Third-party testing should look at things like cannabinoid and terpene profiles, potency, pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, microbiological contaminants, and residual solvents.
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Look for CBD extracted using safe methods like CO2 and lipid-based extraction.
Premium CBD Oil Delivered to Your Doorstep
At Feals, we’re dedicated to providing a simple, healthy, and better way to feel better. We deliver thoughtfully made, high-quality hemp-based CBD products right to your doorstep. Our rigorous third-party quality and safety testing ensures we’re delivering the purest, cleanest product with only the highest quality full-spectrum hemp and USDA-certified organic MCT oil. Just scan the QR code on the bottom of your bottle’s container and view the detailed test results or view batch results here.
If you still have questions about using CBD under your tongue or are looking for guidance and support along your wellness journey, our CX team would love to chat with you.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This article is for informational purposes only. It is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should never be relied upon for specific medical advice.
