With the CBD market on the rise, it is now possible to choose from a wide variety of products. People who want to start using CBD oil for health reasons often wonder how they should use it. It is hardly debatable that CBD can have positive effects and that is why many people want to increase their cannabidiol intake. CBD oils and CBD capsules are the most widely used methods of taking CBD as a daily supplement.

Although they have a lot in common, there are also important differences between the two products, which can make it difficult to make a decision. If you’re still thinking about it, read on to find out what is the best for you among CBD oil and CBD capsules. Then you can decide where to invest the money in an informed way.

 

What is CBD oil?

CBD oil is the origin of CBD consumption. As a tested benchmark, CBD oil is probably the most popular option for those who take a step into the world of CBD.

The most recommended way to use CBD oil is to place a few drops or sprays, depending on the format in which you purchased the product. You simply put a few drops under the tongue, leave it on for 90 seconds and then swallow it. When placed under the tongue, the CBD passes directly into the bloodstream.

Some people add CBD oil to food, so it is also possible to include the CBD oil that you have chosen in your recipes.

What are CBD capsules?

They are basically capsules packed with CBD inside. It is usually CBD suspended in a gel capsule.

Now that we know what each thing is, let’s explain what the differences between the two products are.

Flavor

Anyone who has tried CBD oil will know that it has a taste that they don’t usually like. It is important that your palate get used to it. As it is composed solely of cannabinoid extracts in oil, the taste of CBD oil is quite earthy and natural, which makes some people claim that it feels funny. This may be in partly due to the oily texture. As you have to keep the oil in your mouth for more than a minute, both texture and taste are difficult to assimilate for some consumers.  There are also many CBD Oils which actually have a pleasant taste or no taste at all (these are usually the THC free versions without the full compliment of cannabinoids.

Although we can fun up the flavor with candies, drinks or incorporating the oil to a recipe, many people may prefer a more practical and tasteless option. This is when CBD capsules enter the scene. As they are nothing more than gel capsules that disappear instantly, they taste like nothing. If you are not comfortable with the taste of CBD oil, CBD capsules may be the best option for you.

Comfort

Both capsules and CBD oil are quite practical. Both are easily administered. However, the capsules probably outperform the oils if you are a busy person who is usually in a hurry. It is because if you use the oil you should keep it under the tongue for a minute and a half and it may be a less practical option if you have things to do.

Another advantage of CBD capsules is that they are more practical when traveling, since you can take them virtually anywhere. With the ban on containers over 2oz at airports, this could be a factor!  The capsules earn another point in this regard.

Another aspect to consider is the dosage. It is quite similar between CBD oil and CBD capsules. The oils are available in a dropper or spray container and the label tells us about the milligrams of CBD in each drop or spray. Therefore, it is very easy to calculate how much CBD you are taking with each dose. With the CBD capsules the dose is preset, since each capsule contains a specific amount of CBD. Neither option is bad, so as far as the dosage is concerned, we could say that both products are on par.

Discretion

Although the popularity of CBD does not stop growing, some people still have doubts about its use when proceeding from cannabis. The use of CBD is in a kind of legal vacuum, and that is why some prefer that CBD consumption be kept somewhat discrete. Either by judgmental co-workers or because of the insecurity caused by the use of supplements in public, many people prefer to be discreet about this matter.

CBD capsules are certainly the most subtle way of ingesting CBD, since putting a few drops of CBD oil under the tongue is a fairly obvious action. Taking a pill easily goes unnoticed. You will not attract attention by doing so and you will not become the focus of attention.

Bioavailability

When you consume any substance, the body breaks it down in several ways depending on how you take it. If you want to make the most of CBD, it is important to know exactly how much it reaches the system for the body to use.

Taking capsules is the same as taking a food with CBD. When ingested orally, it has to pass through the digestive system for the body to break it down. There have been many studies on the bioavailability of CBD when ingested in this way, but the results are not entirely conclusive. A study showed that the bioavailability rate is between 4% and 20%, 20% being a fairly optimistic estimate if we consider any other study on this subject. Unfortunately, it is a very low bioavailability rate.

By ingesting CBD oil sublingually, CBD is absorbed directly by the bloodstream through the sublingual gland. Another study showed that bioavailability through this method ranges between 12% and 35%, so it is much higher than the rate obtained by oral consumption.

Oil to suspend CBD

Many manufacturers use coconut oil as an inert medium to suspend CBD. Coconut oil is very rich in saturated fats, so the body does not digest it well. By swallowing CBD oil, these fats can remain attached to the walls of the intestines for a while, making it easier for the system to absorb a greater amount of CBD. Although it sounds a bit unpleasant, the fat particles are finally carried away as long as you don’t eat too much fat-rich food.

In conclusion, CBD oil facilitates a much greater bioavailability, which means that you can make better use of the money invested in the oil than in the capsules.

The verdict: which is better?

There’s no one answer to whether CBD oil is better than CBD capsules or vice versa, because it depends on what each specific person looks for. If you are concerned about discretion and comfort, CBD capsules may be the best option, while CBD oils are more suitable if you are looking for versatility or intensity.

We hope this information clarifies your doubts and facilitates your decision. If you have had experience with both CBD Oil and CBD capsules, tell us which one you prefer by leaving something in the comments.