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CBD Coffee Online – The Best and Most Effective Way to Consume CBD

by Dr Wendy brewer (PharmD)

CBD (Cannabidiol) – a major non-psychoactive compound found in the Cannabis Sativa plant – is fast becoming a mainstream product because of mounting evidence of its health benefits. CBD is increasingly been used as a key ingredient as manufacturers are finding ways to ensure people enjoy its health benefits every day. From beverages, like CBD coffee, to CBD creams or topicals, to CBD capsules, to edibles, it seems like CBD-based products have come to stay. 

Since hemp was legalized (the Farm Bill of 2018) more and more people now consume CBD in various forms, but a question that keeps popping up is; what is the best and most effective way to consume CBD? The purpose of this article is to answer this question satisfactorily so you can decide on the best way that suits your need.

The Big Question – What is the Best and Most Effective Way to Consume CBD?

This question is one of the challenges facing existing products, and when this question pops up, the conversation revolves around bioavailability – the rate at which CBD is absorbed into the bloodstream. This is because it is not always about what you consume, but how much of it your body absorbs. No matter how powerful a product is, whether CBD or supplements if the body is unable to absorb the nutrients, it will all go to waste.

The best way to explain this, is to say you order a pricey, yet perfectly portioned and mouth-watering meal, and you are allowed to take only 3 spoons and throw out the rest. There is no way you are doing this, however, this is what people do when they don’t find the most effective way to consume CBD – only a fraction of it is absorbed by the body and the bulk of it goes to waste.

Bioavailability – The Mountain to Overcome

This is a critical term in supplements, and it is the number of nutrients and compounds in a product or substance that the body actually absorbed. Scientifically, it is defined as the amount of s substance that enters the bloodstream when introduced into the body, so that it can have an active effect.

With regards to CBD, if a CBD product possesses high bioavailability, then it means that the product contains CBD that is processed in a way that the body absorbs at a higher rate. The bioavailability of CBD is sometimes lost through a process called the first-pass metabolism. This metabolism effect simply means that supplements (including CBD and vitamins) are metabolized at a specific location in the body which results in a reduced concentration of the product once it reaches the systemic circulation (bloodstream).

It is common knowledge that water and oil don’t mix. It is also common knowledge that more than half of the body’s composition is water (stripping it of its scientific jargon – water makes up more than half of our bodies. When CBD is extracted from the cannabis plant, it takes an oil-based form. Like any oil, it is hydrophobic, meaning that it will not dissolve in water. So when CBD is consumed in this form, orally, they don’t work its way into our system as well as it could. 

As a result, CBD oil resists absorption into the bloodstream – with a larger percentage of it flushed from the body without having an active effect – meaning you have wasted your money. This is because of the first-pass metabolism, which means that when swallowing CBD oil or dropping CBD oil under your tongue, most of the CBD is destroyed when passing through the body into the liver. This action takes place before CBD reaches the general circulation, meaning there is only a fraction left to reach the bloodstream. 

A way to overcome this first-pass metabolism effect is by converting CBD oil into another form that has higher bioavailability.

A Risky Method – Nanoemulsified CBD

Since more than 96% of CBD oil is lost during the first-pass metabolism process, some manufacturers are playing around with the idea of a water-based solution to increase bioavailability. A process has been found called Nano emulsion. This is the process of creating CBD-infused products by pulverizing cannabinoids into Nano-sizes and combining them with a carrier oil and an emulsifier, in an attempt to create a CBD product with high bioavailability. 

Contrary to the some manufacturer’s claims, Nano emulsified CBD is simply water compatible, and it poses a long of dangers, some of which are;

  • Damage to your DNA, cytotoxicity, and immune system response.
  • It poses a health challenge to the organs
  • It leads to unpredictable experiences.

The Way Out – CBD Coffee  

The solution to finding the best and a more effective way to consume CBD and enjoy the active effects in the body is found in one of the hidden qualities of CBD oil. CBD is a highly lipophilic molecule, meaning that CBD dissolves in the fat content. This action in itself increases the solubility and the amount of CBD the body can absorb. 

CBD coffee is any coffee that has been mixed with the cannabinoid (cannabidiol) compound found in the hemp plant. CBD-infused coffee simply means that your coffee was manufactured with CBD compound, or you added CBD oil to your coffee before drinking. 

What makes this a more potent option than sublingual consumption (putting CBD oil under your tongue) is because of the lipophilic attribute of CBD that we described earlier. Since CBD is lipophobic, it mixes well with fat, so when you take a CBD-infused coffee and add cream or honey, the CBD mixes well and delivers a high dose into the body. This is made possible because the acids in the stomach increase the bioavailability of CBD and slowly but gradually release it into the body for a long-lasting effect.

Are There Other Ways to Consume CBD?

Yes. There are other ways you can take CBD, and these are;

CBD CREAM

If you are using CBD to relieve localized discomfort, then the best way to take CBD will be CBD Creams or Topicals. The effect takes place as your skin begins to absorb the cream or lotion, and provides general wellness. If you have sore muscles, skin irritation, or a problem with your joints, then taking CBD via cream is ideal because of its therapeutic properties (anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties).

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Direct Application 

Cons

  • Low Absorption Rate 
  • Difficult to Dose 

CBD GUMMIES

So, if you don’t feel like carrying a bottle of liquid on your person or putting a tasteless liquid in your mouth, or if putting a dropper under your tongue can put you in a potentially compromising situation, then the best way to take CBD and still be cool is in the form of CBD gummies.

Pros

  • Easy and delicious to consume
  • Easy to dose
  • Holistic relief
  • Long-lasting active effect
  • Discreet 

Cons

  • Slow onset time
  • Poor bioavailability and absorption rate
  • Inconsistent CBD in the system

CBD Capsules

CBD capsules are oral capsules that conveniently and easily deliver CBD to the body via the digestive system. CBD capsules are a cool and discreet way to take CBD and get extra vitamins into your body

Pros 

  • Convenient
  • Longer active effect

Cons 

  • Pricey
  • Takes a while to kick in

Conclusion

When determining which is the best and most effective way for you to consume CBD, you must consider your budget, your usage, and the kind of effect you want to have.

                                     

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