A customer told me his stomach felt calmer since he started taking CBD in the evening, without knowing whether it was really linked or just a coincidence from eating more regularly at the same time. The question of a link between CBD and digestion comes up fairly often.
An indirect link more than a direct action
CBD has no proven direct action on digestion itself. However, stress and tension have a well-documented impact on the digestive system, and if CBD helps ease that general tension, the effect felt in the stomach can be very real – without it being a direct digestive action.
Beware of excess, which can actually upset your stomach
Too high a dose of CBD oil, especially in a fatty carrier oil, can on the contrary cause slight digestive discomfort in some sensitive people. It's fairly rare, but it happens, particularly when the usual dose is increased too quickly.
What we recommend for sensitive stomachs
For people with a sensitive stomach, taking it after a meal rather than on an empty stomach, and increasing doses very gradually, clearly reduces the risk of discomfort. A herbal tea may also be a better option than a fatty oil for this kind of user.
"My stomach is calmer in the evening since I started taking my CBD after dinner rather than on an empty stomach like before. Hard to say if it's the CBD or just eating first, but it works for me."
If your digestion seems linked to your CBD routine, let's talk about it in the shop – we can adjust the timing or format for something more comfortable.
CBD is not a medicine. If digestive problems persist, see a doctor.
