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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- For pain and inflammation, start by taking 3mg of CBG per 10 lbs. of body weight
- For anxiety and depression, start by taking 3mg of CBG per 10 lbs. of body weight
- For sleep, start by taking 1mg of CBG per 10 lbs. of body weight
- A variety of factors will influence your CBG dosage, including why you’re taking it, your body weight, the severity of symptoms, and whether you’ve built up a tolerance to cannabinoids
What is CBG?
Cannabigerol (CBG) is one of more than 100+ naturally occurring cannabinoids in the hemp plant.
A survey done in 2022 indicated CBG may be beneficial for a variety of conditions, including pain, anxiety, and depression.
Many survey participants also reported that CBG was an order of magnitude better than traditional medicines for these same issues. Clearly, it has therapeutic potential.
The Benefits of CBG
Though CBG is beneficial for a wide variety of use cases, its benefits fit into four main categories:
CBG Can Promote Energy & Focus
CBG boosts mental clarity, energy, and focus. Many CBG users describe its effects as a smooth, coffee-like lift that’s energizing without being overwhelming.
As a result, some people find it beneficial for ADHD, while others use it for general focus and mental health support throughout the day.
CBG Supports A Healthy Inflammatory & Pain Response
Though not an FDA-approved pain treatment, research suggests CBG may have anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-killing) effects.
Specifically, research indicates CBG may have therapeutic benefits for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as well as arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and other inflammatory conditions. CBG may also help with neuropathic pain and pain from migraine headaches.
Generally, CBG (or a CBG and CBD combo) is the first cannabinoid we recommend to customers who come to us with pain.
CBG Supports Neurological Health
Research suggests CBG may promote neurological health. Studies on CBG for Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease show that it may slow the progression of these conditions.
Anecdotally, we’ve had customers use CBG for neurological damage caused by lupus and other disorders.
CBG May Render Therapeutic Support for Cancer
Preliminary research indicates CBG reduces cell proliferation in several cancer cell lines, including breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer. Other research suggests CBG may help with nausea caused by chemotherapy, a cancer treatment.
However, more studies are needed before we know if CBG is a reliable cancer treatment.
How Much CBG Should You Take? Factors to Consider
We recommend calculating your CBG dosage with a formula that accounts for:
- Why you’re using it — Different conditions require different starting dosage strengths (see next section) to see good results.
- Weight — Based on your weight, you’ll need a specific amount of CBG to ensure it works effectively throughout your body.
Using a formula that considers these factors ensures you take a dose of CBG suited for your body and your situation.
With this in mind, you can go to the next section to find your dosing formula, and then the section after for our chart to determine your final dosage.
Once you begin taking CBG, there are a couple of other things to consider as you fine-tune your dose:
- Symptom severity — Though each condition has a specific starting dosage strength, you may find you need more or less CBG depending on how severe your symptoms are.
- Tolerance — If you already use other cannabinoids, especially psychoactive cannabinoids, you may need to take extra CBG for it to have the desired effect. Alternatively, you can take a tolerance break from all cannabinoids for 3-4 weeks, and then begin using CBG.
CBG Dosage Strength By Use
Depending on your condition or use, here’s the CBG dosage strength you’ll need:
CBG Dosage for Pain & Inflammation
Pain and inflammation require a medium-strength dosage of CBG, which can be calculated using this formula:
(0.3) x (your body weight in lbs.) = your daily CBG dosage in mg.
CBG Dosage for Anxiety & Depression
You’ll need a medium-strength dosage of CBG for anxiety and depression:
(0.3) x (your body weight in lbs.) = your daily CBG dosage in mg.
CBG Dosage for ADHD
For ADHD, start with a low-strength dosage of CBG:
(0.1) x (your body weight in lbs.) = your CBG dosage in mg.
CBG Dosage for Energy & General Wellness
For energy and general daily wellness, start with a low-strength dosage of CBG:
(0.1) x (your body weight in lbs.) = your CBG dosage in mg.
CBG Dosage for Sleep
For sleep support and nighttime use, start with a low-strength dosage of CBG:
(0.1) x (your body weight in lbs.) = your CBG dosage in mg.
CBG Dosage for Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Start with a medium-strength dosage of CBG for IBS:
(0.3) x (your body weight in lbs.) = your daily CBG dosage in mg.
CBG for Neuroprotective Benefits
For general neuroprotective benefits, use a medium-strength dosage of CBG:
(0.3) x (your body weight in lbs.) = your daily CBG dosage in mg.
CBG Dosage for Nausea
For nausea, start with a low-strength dosage of CBG:
(0.1) x (your body weight in lbs.) = your CBG dosage in mg.
CBG Dosage for Cancer
If you’re using CBG for cancer, you need to consult with a doctor beforehand about how much you should be using — if at all. CBG and other cannabinoids aren’t always the right fit for some conditions.
How to Take CBG: Recommendations By Product
Now that you’ve determined your ideal CBG dosage, here are the different available delivery methods and a bit of info about each one.
- Average Bioavailability — The percentage of the CBG you take that your body can use (in other words, how “efficient” a delivery method is. All of our dosage formulas are already adjusted for approximately 20% bioavailability.)
- Onset Time — How quickly you’ll feel the effects after using a product.
CBG Edibles
Average Bioavailability: 10-20%
Starts Working In: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Dosage Information: CBG edibles come in a variety of forms, the most common being gummies. Edibles offer a consistent, fixed-dose way to take CBG, as each piece will contain the same amount. Most gummies contain 10-30mg of CBG per piece, so in many cases, your starting dose will require you to take anywhere from half a gummy to 2 gummies.
CBG Capsules
Average Bioavailability: 10-20%
Starts Working In: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Dosage Information: CBG capsules, like edibles, offer a consistent, fixed-dose delivery method. The one downside to capsules is that they aren’t convenient if you need a very small dose. Most capsules contain a midsize dosage of CBG (think 20-30mg), and you can’t easily split one in half if you need a smaller amount.
CBG Oil
Average Bioavailability: 20-30%
Starts Working In: 10 to 15 minutes
Dosage Information: CBG oil is taken sublingually (under the tongue), not swallowed. As a result, it works faster and is slightly more bioavailable than other products. CBG oil also allows for very precise dosing.
But the dosing can be a bit confusing: how much CBG is in each dropper?
Here’s what you need to know:
Generally, oils come with 1-milliliter droppers. Based on the strength of your product (our full-spectrum CBG and CBD oil comes in 500mg, 1000mg, 1500mg, or 3000mg per bottle), here’s how much CBG will be in each dropper of oil:
100mg bottle = 3.3mg CBG per 1 ml.
250mg bottle = 8.3mg CBG per 1 ml.
500mg bottle = 16.7mg CBG per 1 ml.
1000mg bottle = 33.3mg CBG per 1 ml.
1500mg bottle = 50mg CBG per 1 ml.
3000mg bottle = 100m CBG per 1 ml.
5000mg bottle = 166.6mg CBG per 1 ml.