How to Take CBD Oil: Carrier Oils, Food and Timing (Video)
I am the founder of Kyoto Botanicals and a former biologist. In this video I explain why CBD oil needs a carrier oil, why MCT oil and olive oil both work, and what matters more for your routine: taking CBD after a meal with healthy fats and adjusting when and how much you take.
Take CBD Oil After a Meal With Healthy Fats
CBD dissolves in fat, which is why tinctures use a carrier oil and why food matters. Research suggests CBD absorption is higher after a high fat meal, no matter which carrier oil you use. For the full MCT vs olive oil comparison, read MCT Oil vs. Olive Oil: Which Carrier Oil Is Best for CBD?
View Video Key Points & Summary
0:00 - MCT Oil vs Olive Oil for CBD Oil: Why our Peppermint tincture uses olive oil and our Orange tincture uses MCT oil.
0:41 - Why CBD Needs a Fat Carrier Oil: CBD is lipophilic, so hemp extract is dissolved in a healthy fat.
1:35 - Which Carrier Oil Is Better? Why claims that one oil is faster or slower are premature.
2:22 - Flavor and a Coconut Free Option: Light MCT oil for orange, richer olive oil for peppermint.
3:07 - How Your Body Processes MCT vs Olive Oil: The liver vs lymphatic pathway and a 2020 extraction study.
4:37 - Take CBD After a Meal With Healthy Fats: Why food matters, plus my evening CBD routine.
6:27 - When to Take CBD Oil and How Much: Splitting servings, graduated droppers, and a 30 day journal.
8:22 - How to Choose Your CBD Carrier Oil: Pick by preference and use a high quality, healthy fat carrier.
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