CBD Tolerance Over Time: How to Moderate

As with many substances or supplements, when using cannabidiol, or CBD from the cannabis plant, daily, the human body will become accustomed to its effects over time. CBD users may therefore experience less noticeable effects from the same dosage over time – a phenomenon known as tolerance. But there are ways to counteract this and increase your intake of benefits from cannabidiol again.

Increasing tolerance to the effects of CBD is not uncommon, especially when it’s used frequently. To keep your body reacting and reaping all the benefits of cannabidiol, it’s good to alternate your routine between different dosages and frequencies. Here are some tips you can use to help combat CBD tolerance.

Try higher doses of CBD

When you find your tolerance increasing, try increasing your dose of CBD. Generally, the more CBD you consume, the longer its effects will last. If you’ve been consuming a lower daily amount of CBD and then notice you’re building up a tolerance, a simple way to combat this is by increasing your daily dosage of CBD.

As always when incorporating a supplement or varying dosages, go slow and start low. Be sure to consult a physician before changing your routine, especially if you are taking other prescription medications or managing medical conditions.

Reduce your frequency of CBD usage

Every person’s body is different, so what works for one person might not work for another. If you’ve been using CBD every day for a long period of time and notice your tolerance has increased, try reducing your usage of CBD to see if it makes a difference.

CBD can be used multiple times throughout the day, but some people may find that their tolerance is reduced if they use CBD less frequently. If you’re experiencing higher tollerance than usual, try reducing your usage of CBD 1-2x and see if you notice the effects lasting longer.

Don’t use at the same time each day

CBD is often used to help treat various ailments, such as anxiety or insomnia. For these purposes, it is usually recommended that you take CBD either before bed or during the day.

If you’re finding that your tolerance is increasing on a particular day or time, don’t use CBD at that time or before that particular event again for a few days. If you’re taking CBD for anxiety, for example, don’t take CBD at the same time on a daily basis, as this may build up a tolerance. Instead, try using CBD at a different time of day, such as in the afternoon or evening instead of the morning. Varying usage times and frequency periodically may help the body reset its tolerance.

Take a break for a few days

For some people, increasing their dosage or switching up their routine isn’t enough to combat CBD tolerance, but for most this is a common enough occurrence that there is a relatively easy solution. Reversing tolerance increases can often be as easy as taking a short break. Taking a tolerance break has been a recommended practice for users of the cannabis plant for a long time and CBD is no different.

After a few days of not using CBD, your tolerance should be reduced again. If a few days doesn’t do it, try alternating off of CBD for a week or more. Taking a short term break may help you observe more benefits, long term. You may choose to substitute other products in place of CBD while waiting for your tolerance to return to where it was.

Mix up your methods of consumption

CBD can be ingested in many different ways, such as edibles (e.g. gummies), capsules, tinctures, or vape oil. When you’ve been consuming the same CBD products for a while, your body will become used to this method.

Switch up your methods of consumption, and you will keep your body on its toes and your tolerance to a minimum. Similar to exercise, when you hit a plateau, changing up your routine can help the body reset and continue to progress. The same goes for CBD.

Conclusion

Everyone will experience CBD tolerance at different rates. Some people may never notice a decline in the effects noticed from CBD. If this is you, consider yourself lucky! If you’re like many, however, developing a tolerance is completely natural. However, the good news is that it’s easy to combat this by switching up your methods of consumption, increasing your dosage, adjusting your routine, and even taking a break from CBD once in a while. With these simple tips, you can enjoy the full benefits of CBD from day one once again.