Step one of starting out with CBD is finding the perfect product; one that ticks every box, from flavour through toΒ bioavailability.Β CBD capsulesΒ andΒ CBD oilsΒ are loved by beginners and pros alike β but how do you choose between the two? Weβre here to make it easy with a breakdown of their differences...
1. Flavour
First up: flavour. If you like your supplements totally taste-free, ourΒ CBD CapsulesΒ are your go-to. Thereβs no risk that you wonβt like the flavour because, well, there isnβt a flavour.
However, if you enjoy subtly-citrusy tinctures with a hint of coconut, theΒ Bright Days CBD Oil DropsΒ are going to enhance your self-care routine. Youβll also enjoy our peppermint-flavouredΒ Night Time CBD Oil Drops; perfect for applying just after brushing your teeth in the evening.
2. Dosage
One of the biggest perks of CBD Capsules is pre-measured dosage. You donβt have to think about how much CBD youβre taking, as every cap is supercharged with the same amount. Currently, we have two strengths you can choose between:Β 200mgΒ for 10mg per capsule in the mini pot of 20, orΒ 600mgΒ for 10mg per capsule in the full-sized pot of 60.
However, theΒ CBD OilsΒ give you a little more control over your desired dosage. Itβs easier to tailor the amount to your mood, simply by squeezing a little less from the built-in pipette.
For day time dosing, choose from theΒ 500mgΒ for 25mg per dropper orΒ 1500mgΒ for 50mg per dropper.
Taking a Night Time dosage? OurΒ Night Time CBD OilΒ comes inΒ 600mgΒ andΒ 1800mgΒ formulas, both containing 60mg CBD per 1ml.
Adjust as needed, then track your daily CBD with ourΒ Seven-Day CBD Diary.
3. Application
You know the score with theΒ CBD Capsules: all you have to do is swallow each one with water, andβ¦ thatβs it. Itβs one of many reasons we rate them β theyβre quick, easy and discreet.
Meanwhile, theΒ CBD Oil DropsΒ work best with sublingual application, which means you squeeze the oil underneath your tongue, then allow it to absorb for 90 seconds. You can swallow whatβs left of the delicious oil. This method may not be as quick or simple as taking a capsule, but itΒ doesΒ get the compound into your body faster. Speaking of...
4. Speed
If youβre looking for fast-acting CBD, an oil is one of the speediest ways to get the compound into your system.
The CBD capsules takeΒ slightlyΒ longer to absorb whilst you digest them. You can plan your CBD routine accordingly, so the onset kicks in at crucial points throughout your day. Weβre fans of taking a CBD capsule first thing β alongside our morning coffee.
5. Type
Good news: both the Capsules and the Oil Drops deliver the same quality of CBD, meaning youβll experience equal CBD goodness no matter which one you use. All you need to do is choose your favourite format based on the flavour, dosage, speed or application that suits you best.
To Summarise
Youβll Love the CBD Capsules Ifβ¦
- You like your supplements flavour-free.
- Pre-measured dosage is a must.
- You want to take CBD quickly and discreetly
Youβll Love the CBD Oil Drops Ifβ¦
- A citrus or peppermint tincture sounds delicious.
- You like to tailor your dosage.
- Sublingual application fits into your routine.
Can You Use Them Both?
Of course. On the Cannaray team, we like to mix and match our methods. We might take a dropper of the oil post-workout, then a capsule in the evening. As long as you track your dosage to make sure it adds up to your preferred level (and no more than 70mg CBD per day), you can switch from one format to the next, depending on what you need at the time. Check out ourΒ CBD KitsΒ for easy-to-use edits of capsules, oils and topicals, all designed to work in harmony.
Up next:Β discover theΒ differences between CBD and THC.
