For many adults, CBD capsule supplements are a cornerstone of their daily routine. These little, cannabinoid-rich tablets provide a perfectly measured dose of CBD to any part of the day––and potentially, several other healthful ingredients. But when is the best time to take CBD pills? How do you incorporate them into your daily routine? And which one’s best for you? The simple answer to these questions is: Check the ingredients, the type of CBD in the capsules, and their strength, then consider your own wellness goals.**
Sounds easy enough, right? Well, it can be––for experienced CBD users. But for beginners or those just setting out on their wellness journey, it can all feel a little overwhelming.
So, let’s look at how CBD capsules work, what they do, when to use them, and how to find the formula that seamlessly fits into your daily routine.
But first, let’s dissect this age-old compound and see why so many are making it (and other CBD products) a cornerstone of their daily wellness routine.**
What Is CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is native to the hemp plant, as one of the most abundant cannabinoids. These are a group of organic compounds found in hemp and cannabis plants. Others include CBG, CBC, CBN, and over a hundred more. Along with CBD, other cannabinoids foster hemp’s natural wellness-boosting effects on the mind and body––and we include many of them in our CBD capsules.**
When we talk about CBD, we’re referring to hemp-derived CBD. By its nature, hemp has low THC levels––less than 0.3%. While THC is psychoactive and responsible for cannabis’ “high” if consumed in large quantities, CBD is non-intoxicating and, like other cannabinoids, reacts with your endocannabinoid system (ECS).**
Your ECS works to maintain homeostasis, or balance, within your mind and body. When you consume CBD, the cannabinoids interact with the ECS’s receptors, promoting various health and wellness benefits.**
But, not all hemp-derived CBD capsules are the same. The first step to incorporating CBD capsules into your daily routine is finding the right CBD type for you.
Full-Spectrum CBD
When we formulate and extract CBD oil from hemp, the first type of CBD we make is full-spectrum CBD oil. This oil has hemp’s full cannabinoid profile, including a potent amount of CBD oil and trace levels of lesser-known cannabinoids. Full spectrum oil carries hemp’s terpenes and flavonoids, which also add their own list of therapeutic benefits.**
The main difference between full spectrum CBD oil and the two following types is its THC amount. Because full spectrum CBD has hemp’s complete cannabinoid profile, its trace THC levels are intact. So, you are likely to enjoy the Entourage Effect.** The Entourage Effect occurs when ECS receptors engage with more than one cannabinoid simultaneously, creating a more profound CBD experience.**
Broad Spectrum CBD
Many CBD users try to avoid THC, even if full spectrum oil only has less than 0.3%. So, we also offer CBD capsules made with broad spectrum CBD oil.
If we take full spectrum CBD oil an extra step and strip away its THC molecules to undetectable levels, we end up with broad spectrum CBD oil. This type of CBD oil offers the nearly the same terpene and flavonoid profile and a host of non-THC cannabinoids. However, since its cannabinoid profile isn’t intact, its Entourage Effect is slightly weakened.**
Yet, many prefer the undetectable levels of THC over a more profound Entourage Effect.** Deciding between the two really comes down to your own personal preference.
CBD Isolate
If you want a more CBD-exclusive experience, look for CBD capsules with CBD isolate. Made with 99% CBD, these capsules offer no additional cannabinoids or aromatic properties but solely the wellness-boosting effects of CBD.**
What Are CBD Capsules?
CBD capsules are little gel tablets that introduce cannabidiol and other healthful ingredients into your body through your digestive system. Much like CBD gummies, capsules travel through your digestive tract before absorbing into your bloodstream––where the cannabinoids go on to engage your ECS receptors.**
Because the molecules have a longer path to the bloodstream than CBD vape pens, CBD capsules take longer to absorb into the body. A process that usually takes from 30 minutes to two hours. However, this timeframe is highly variable and depends on personal factors like height, weight, and metabolism. So, it can take a little experimenting to see when you personally see CBD’s wellness-boosting effects.**
We formulate our CBD pills with MCT oil to counteract this and boost CBD capsules’ bioavailability. CBD is fat-soluble, meaning the presence of healthy fat, like MCT oil, in the digestive process can boost absorption, leading to more cannabinoids engaging your endocannabinoid receptors at the end of their journey.**
How to Incorporate CBD Gel Capsules
So, now that we know there are three different types of CBD and that a CBD capsule takes an average of 30 minutes to two hours to absorb, we’re ready to find their perfect space in your schedule. When we add CBD capsules to our daily routine, inspecting their formulas and list of healthful ingredients is essential.
Capsules for Morning
For instance, our CBD + CBG Morning Capsules come with 150mg of extended-release caffeine, 500mg of L-tyrosine, and 300mg of rhodiola rosea––all of which help effectively kickstart the day.** Because of their unique formula, our Morning Capsules offer a boost of energy, which might seamlessly fit into your morning routine.**
You can take CBD capsules before or after breakfast. We typically recommend enjoying these capsules early in the day because of the extended-release caffeine. They’re broad spectrum and come with 5mg of CBG––a cannabinoid with its own list of wellness-boosting benefits.**
Many prefer taking their CBD capsules in the morning because it lets them enjoy the calming effects of CBD throughout the day.**
Capsules for Sleep
Other adults prefer to enhance their nightly unwind with CBD’s calming effects.** Our CBD + CBN Night Capsules are formulated with 30 milligrams of CBD and 5mg of CBN––nicknamed “the ultimate relaxation cannabinoid.” We’ve also added organic valerian root and magnesium to promote a better mood and deeper relaxation.**
Just as CBD can soothe your mind and body during the day, it can do the same just before bed.** Take these capsules an hour or so before bed and enjoy CBD’s natural calming properties to further deepen your rest and relaxation.**
Capsules for Wellness
Now, you can also enjoy CBD capsules at any point during your day. Our CBD Soft Gel Capsules come with 25mg or 50mg of full spectrum CBD per serving. Because there are no additional ingredients, like caffeine or CBN, these can seamlessly fit into your day or night routine.
We suggest starting with one 25mg CBD pill before taking more. This will help you gauge whether 25mg of CBD is enough to meet your wellness goals.**
Capsules With THC
If you would like a little extra THC “chill” alongside your wellness-boosting CBD, we also offer Microdose THC Capsules.** Because of these capsules’ potentially psychotropic effects, we recommend taking these when you have some time in your schedule to focus on relaxing and not when you will be driving or operating heavy machinery.
How to Find the Best CBD Caps for You
So, which is best for you? Consider your wellness goals and when you’d like to experience CBD’s calming effects, then check the graph below.** It’ll tell you what type of CBD is in each capsule, how strong a serving is, and when we recommend taking it.
| Capsules | Type of CBD | Mg per Serving | Recommended Time of Use |
| CBD + CBG Morning Capsules | Broad Spectrum CBD | 30mg CBD & 5mg CBG | Morning or pre-workout |
| CBD + CBN Night Capsules | Broad Spectrum CBD | 30mg CBD & 2.5mg CBN | Late evening or nighttime |
| Microdose THC Capsules | Full Spectrum CBD | 25mg CBD & 2.5mg THC | When you have a few hours to spare |
| CBD Soft Gel Capsules | Full Spectrum CBD | 25/50mg CBD | Anytime |
Final Thoughts
So, how do you incorporate CBD capsules into your daily routine? Decide when you want to enjoy CBD’s calming effects, and check the ingredients list.** Ingredients like caffeine and CBN can influence how your body responds to that particular capsule, so taking them at the right time of day can help facilitate your desired effects.**
CBD offers a host of therapeutic effects that many other healthful ingredients can complement.** Finding the capsules with the right additional ingredients is essential when adding them to your daily routine. Also, check whether full spectrum or broad spectrum capsules fit better into your daily routine. Don’t be afraid to try adding capsules to various points during your day and noticing the differences.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to your own personal preferences and finding the CBD capsule that meets your needs.**
Interested in adding other popular CBD products into your daily routine? Be sure to check out our full collection of CBD topicals!
