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People new to hemp often feel most comfortable testing a jar of CBD gummies. Compared with other CBD extracts, edibles taste way better, and they’re super discreet. Plus, CBD gummies have a more subdued impact on the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The slower absorption rate in CBD gummies helps introduce this hemp cannabinoid without overwhelming a new user.

While hemp-infused gummies are a phenomenal option for people with zero CBD experience, that doesn’t mean any old dose will do. First-time customers should know how to evaluate the ideal potency for a CBD gummy.

There’s debate over how much CBD should be in a standard edible product. Honestly, so many variables could affect how much CBD is “just enough” for each customer. From metabolism and CBD tolerance to age and weight, tons of factors determine your ideal gummies dosage.

However, CBD experts always claim you need more CBD in edibles to feel similar effects to a sublingual CBD oil. As hinted in the intro, CBD gummies go through the liver before entering your bloodstream. CBD oils can directly pass the blood-brain barrier thanks to your tongue’s sublingual glands.

Therefore, whatever dose you’re comfortable taking with CBD gummies will be lower once you try a CBD oil or tincture. Also, there’s greater leeway with the max dosage for CBD edibles because you won’t absorb 100 percent of these…