Here are the Factors that Play a Role in How long CBD Lasts For:
There are various aspects that must be taken into consideration before concluding how long CBD’s effect lasts for and how long it stays in the body for when it comes to detectability.
Method of consumption: You may already be aware of the various methods CBD is consumed in, namely in the form of capsules, tinctures, vaping/smoking and creams or lotions. A huge part of the amount of CBD that the body absorbs depends on how you consume it.
For instance, a capsule needs a lot of breaking down and if one decides to consume it in such a form, about just 5% of CBD gets absorbed into the bloodstream. However, the other ways of consuming it such as vaping gives an immediate effect and relief since it is absorbed quickly and in larger proportions. The next best option is a tincture that is absorbed well by the body after being placed under the tongue.
Frequency of Consumption: One must note that long-term effects are noticeable depending on how often one consumes CBD irrespective of the form in which it is taken in. A pronounced effect can be noticed if CBD is consumed on a regular basis and helps reduce inflammation, soreness, anxiety, etc. for a longer period of time. CBD works just like any other medicated drug in the body and may last longer in the bloodstream if one chooses to consume it on a regular basis.
Metabolism: The metabolism of a person plays a role in defining how long CBD lasts for. The higher the rate of metabolism the sooner one may find a reduction in the effect.
Full/Empty Stomach: There usually isn’t any particular time to consume CBD unlike drugs that are advised to be taken either on a full or an empty stomach. However, there are certain food items that enhance the effect of CBD due to the bioavailability such as high fat foods.
How Long do Traces of CBD Last for in the Body?
There is a fine line between the effect of a drug vs. detectable traces of it found in the human body. Once a drug is consumed, it may show an immediate or relatively fast effect thus healing different parts of the body. After a while, it wears off and depending on whether one is totally healed by then or not, one can take a call about whether it may be important to re-consume it or not.
However, even after a noticeable effect, there are always traces that can be detected in the bloodstream depending on the drug. CBD is known to disappear relatively quickly, but it also depends on how much of it is consumed and how often.
The “half-life”- a term used to imply the amount of time taken by a drug to reach half its dose in the body- of CBD is said to be between 2-5 days. Since it usually takes about 5.5 half-lives for a drug to be untraceable in the body, CBD that comes in the form of capsules may take about 11-28 days to completely leave no trace at all in the body, while CBD that is vaped may take just a few hours to leave the body.