Anytime you eat something that contains CBD, you’re consuming what we call Edibles. Edibles come in hundreds of forms, from butter and cooking oils to chocolate, gummies or brownies – gummies being the most popular, because of how discreet and tasty they are.
There are different ways to consume CBD and they are absorbed very differently. Vaping, for example, sends CBD into your lungs, while oil is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through capillaries. Edibles on the other hand, are broken down in the digestive system, has some benefits, as we will explain below.
To start off, just like other CBD products, edibles help balance the body and maintain homeostasis, which in itself has many benefits when the body is restored to its natural balance. This also helps to relieve stress and discomfort that your body might be experiencing. People also experience an uplift in mood and a feeling of being more alert.
There are however, benefits of consuming CBD as edibles as opposed to other methods.
Here are seven benefits of CBD edibles:
Long Lasting Effects
Although CBD edibles take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours to take effect, you’ll get the benefits of CBD for a longer period of time compared to other methods. This happens because the CBD is released slowly as digestion takes place in your body. This is beneficial, because one dose can last two to four hours longer than inhaled CBD. Not to mention that you’ll get all the benefits of consuming CBD over a long period of time.
Less Lung Irritation
Although vape pens are very popular and still a growing in popularity even more, there are still long-term health effects that we may not be aware of, because the industry popped up within the last decade. In addition, vape pens typically have thinning agents that could be carcinogenic when heated to temperatures over 224℃. There are some vape pens that don’t contain these agents, but why run the risk when you have an alternative. like edibles, that works better in the long run?
Pain Relief
One of the reasons why CBD became so popular is related to its ability to act as an analgesic and be anti-inflammatory. CBD limits the pain signals sent to the brain by the nervous system, while also minimizing the inflammation throughout the body, which also decreases pain. Not to mention that CBD can be taken in relatively large doses without being addicting or affecting cognition. This makes it a good option, when compared to other prescribed pain medications.
Easy to Dose
When you use a vape pen or smoke CBD, it’s hard to determine exactly how much CBD you’re consuming, because there isn’t an exact way to measure it. On the other hand, edibles come in pre-dosed servings, so you can calculate how much CBD you want to consume, and with time how often you want to consume the dose, in order to get the desired result. Edibles make CBD easy and simple to dose, solving the dosage problem that affects not only people who use vape pens, but also oils and tinctures.
Discreet
It is much easier and convenient to carry around a pack of gummies than a vape pen. Not only will you attract less attention, but you don’t have to exit a building or office to get your dose of CBD. In addition, consuming edibles is the easiest way to get CBD, because you don’t even have to measure out the dosage in a dropper, you can just chew and swallow and enjoy the results!
Taste Good
Something you might have not thought about is that a benefit of edibles is their taste! Many people dislike the strong taste of CBD oils and tinctures, so consuming CBD mixed with food, is an easy way to get your dosage through something delicious. The only thing to watch out for it how much sugar might be in some edibles, especially if you have health problems like diabetes.
As you can see, there are several benefits to consuming CBD edibles. They are an easy way to consume and enjoy CBD, and you’ll get the benefits of CBD for longer periods of time. If your looking to try CBD, edibles can be a good way to go, especially because of how discreet and easy to dose they are.