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When should you take CBD ?

When to take CBD
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At a time where stress is affecting our everyday life, cannabidiol, an important active agent in hemp, may help. You know how to take CBD but you may ask yourself : when should I take CBD ? It is still important to understand that effects may vary depending on your body type, the product’s quality and circumstances. It means that there are no universal truth to determine THE best optimal moment! Yet, there a few rules and things to know in regards to the timing of CBD consumption. This is what we’ll see in this article !

Taking CBD oil during a meal is efficient

Take CBD during a meal to maximise bioavailability

One important thing to know about cannabidiol, is that the body may find it difficult to absorb it. Even though there are many ways to consume it, only a fraction of the molecule you take reaches your systemic circulation. This fraction in the systemic circulation is what is called bioavailability.


To ease the absorption, it is recommended to take CBD while you eat or right after. According to a study made by the university of Minnesota, “taking CBD with good increased the amount of CBD in the body by four-times” in the participants’ blood. It also seems that richer foods may increase that number even further.


Hence, if you’re looking for CBD with immediate effects, look into consuming CBD oil during a meal.

Your CBD routine starts in the morning !

Dietary supplements and vitamins in the morning are very popular. In France, influencers talk about the “inside beauty” routine. You can absolutely add CBD to your morning routine with softgels, after the holidays, during winter or whenever you go through stressful times.


Nonetheless, you might ask yourself if you can take CBD everyday ? The simple answer is “yes”. Yet, we most definitely recommend that you take breaks for at least 7 days, especially after a cure, and that you do not take CBD every day for a few month at a time. Like the best things in life, whether it is food or drinks, it’s better to keep it light and responsible. There are also a few precautions to know about.


So why is it better to take CBD orally in the morning? In our experience, digestion absorbs CBD slowly and provides a delicate calmness throughout the day with no risk of drowsiness.

Start a morning routine with CBD. Easy and good. It helps you feel relaxed for your day.

Take CBD after a physical activity : the best remedy against stress

Whenever someone asks “Why should I take CBD”, words do no justice to what this beautiful plant can do for you. For example, nervousness-inducing exhaustion from long days in front of screens affects us all and there are currently few healthy ways to deal it.


Hence, our favourite advice for those trying to understand why and when to call for CBD : take time for a quick workout, have a light dinner and a few drops of CBD under the tongue ! Physical activity paired with cannabidiol’s “légèreté” provides the perfect blend of physical well-being and satisfaction.


Additionally, CBD helps with muscle recovery and can help reduce inflammations in the body. It also helps to deal with adrenaline restlessness after workouts. Recently, we received a touching message from a client, thanking us for égérie, our 15% CBD oil, as it successfully reduced nervousness after his evening workouts.

“Since I work late, I can only exercise during the evening and until then, it was pretty hard falling asleep when I got home. With égérie, a few drops can really make me feel calm and ease me to sleep.

Maxime L. 35 year old

After you exercise, you can take CBD for recovery. It works really well.

CBD & work : possible in some cases

If you have a stressful job, sometimes and in certain circumstances, cannabidiol may help. First of all, when you experience stress, your body tenses up. It might be painful, it can distract us and you may feel overwhelmed.


CBD-based products can help by relaxing muscles and provide physical well-being, which, for some, can help focus. We recommend low levels, like hercule, our 5% oil, with vitamin E as well as peppermint and ginger extracts.


However, there are cases where we find it reckless to use this hemp extract. Here are a few precautions and tips :

  • Don’t take CBD if you operate heavy machinery or drive any kind of vehicle. You may experience drowsiness and any work related to transportation should never be done “feeling relaxed”.
  • If your company has regular drug testing, you might test positive for THC. Because it stems from hemp, there might be tiny traces of THC. CBD products are legal in France if they are below 0,3% THC, which is too low to feel anything. Unfortuntaly, it can be enough to show up on a drug test.
  • Finally, even if it isn’t linked to work, please do not use CBD during pregnancy or lactation, if you have specific medical condition, if you follow a medical treatement as well as for anyone under 21.

When to take CBD to focus ? Hercule with ginger, peppermint and 5% CBD works really well.

Should you take CBD before sleeping ? Efficient but fluctuating depending on your consumption method.

When should you take CBD before sleeping ? This will essentially depend on the way you consume CBD. The safest and most efficient way to go about is probably with CBD oil, starting at 15% : a couple of hours before sleeping, put a few drops under your tongue for at least one minute and swallow everything. You should look to take it during / after dinner and before brushing your teeth, to get the taste out of your mouth. Softgels can also work, including at night if you have trouble sleeping.


We advise against inhaling CBD flower and especially to sleep because we believe cannabinoid combustion is really unpredictable. It may lead to feeling awake rather than sleepy. In any case, CBD is not a miracle solution to sleep, but for some, it really does help.

When you try to sleep, anxiety may cause insomnias. CBD can help.

So when should you take CBD ? As it often happens with this plant, the answer is nuanced. Cannabidiol’s effects can vary from one person to the other and you have to find the right product, the right dosage and the best moment. There are still a few things to know about when to take CBD :

  • it’s more efficient during a meal
  • it works with a morning routine
  • it’s ideal after sport
  • you can try it in stressful jobs if permitted
  • CBD is more helpful before sleeping in the evening

But the best advice to know if you should take CBD is this one : take some if you feel like you need it !

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