It is useful to be aware of the possible side effects before putting CBD into our diary routine. Although the possible side effects are minimal, it is important to remember that the substance may affect everyone in a different way, and what happens to one will not necessarily happen to another, so it is important to start with a low dose which increases gradually. Here’s how to notice side effects, if any, and reduce the dose back if there are one or more of the following side effects: 

Thirst or dry mouth A 2006 study found that cannabinoid receptors are also found in cells that secrete salivary fluid, so that when CBD affects Endo-cannabinoid System activity, salivary glands have difficulty forming saliva. 

Decrease in blood pressure When taking CBD at high doses, there is a chance of a decrease in blood pressure. It is recommended to consult a doctor before consuming CBD oil in case of blood pressure problems or in combination with medications to regulate blood viscosity. 

Drowsiness and provocation Because CBD consumption affects different people differently, arousal or drowsiness are possible side effects in the first few days of use of the product. In case CBD consumption causes drowsy, avoid running heavy equipment or driving, and it is recommended to reduce the dose to a level that does not cause drowsy in the middle of the day.

Is there a recommended daily dose or maximum amount of CBD per day?

As part of the FDA-approved safety tests for a CBD-based drug called Epidiolex, doses of 600–1200mg of pure CBD per day were given to children suffering from a rare epileptic syndrome called Drava syndrome. No significant side effects were observed at a dose of 600mg daily and no liver toxicity developed, marking an “overdose”. No significant side effects were observed at the dose of 1200mg, although some patients were found to have developed liver toxicity. In light of this finding, the FDA decided to recommend limiting the taking of CBD to 600 kg per day. 

The British Ministry of Health has decided not to take more than 300mg of CBD per day until further in-depth studies are carried out on the subject. Based on our experience we believe that a dose of 200 kg to 600 kg per day is completely safe but is also an imaginary dose… Most CBD consumers take an average of between 20mg and 100mg of CBD per day.

Fertility warning

As of January 3, 2021, a warning of possible harm to the fertility of the male reproductive system must appear on cannabis and CBD products. (Proposition 65). The warning refers to harm to fertility during use and not to permanent and irreversible harm. The warning is based on the fact that any cannabinoid directly linked to the Endo-cannabinoid System receptors CB1 and CB2 such as THC will have a negative effect (at least while it is in the bloodstream) – on male reproductive function, because the Endo-cannabinoid System has a modular supervisor role in the hypothalamus-pituitary axis in hpg cells, The hypothalamus, pituitary gland, Leydig cells as well as testicular cancer cells, can be found in cannabinoid receptors that can affect testosterone production at the same time – CBD is not directly linked to CB1 and CB2 receptors – so its effects are more positive to the male reproductive system than isolated THC.