Find your dose
Three quick questions give you a starting dose in milligrams, a start-low plan for the first week, and what that dose looks like with each Zen Bliss product.
Find your dose
Three quick questions. You get a starting dose in milligrams, a start-low plan for the first week, and what that dose looks like with each Zen Bliss product.
How the dose finder works
How do you work out the number?
For CBD we start from your body weight and the effect you are after, using the middle of the rules of thumb Canadian retailers and consumer references publish, then take 40% off if you are new to CBD and add 30% if you use it most days. The result stays between 10 and 200 mg a day. Health Canada's science advisory committee on cannabidiol put 20 to 200 mg a day as safe and tolerable for short-term use in healthy adults. Body weight is one factor, not a precise rule: clinical trials dosed adults in fixed milligrams, and taking CBD with a meal changes absorption more than weight does. Delta-8 THC is dosed by experience with THC, because tolerance matters far more than body size. Pets get a per-pound figure in the range veterinarians use.
| Who | Mild | Moderate | Strong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults, CBD, per day | 1 mg per 10 lb | 2 mg per 10 lb | 3 mg per 10 lb |
| Adults, Delta-8 THC, per session | New to THC 5 to 10 mg, occasional 10 to 25 mg, regular 25 to 50 mg, never more than 50 mg at once | ||
| Dogs, CBD, per dose, up to twice a day | 0.5 mg per 10 lb | 1 mg per 10 lb | 2.5 mg per 10 lb |
| Cats, CBD, per dose, up to twice a day | 0.5 mg per 10 lb | 1 mg per 10 lb | 1.5 mg per 10 lb, with your vet |
How many drops are in a dropper?
A full dropper is 1 ml, which is about 20 drops of water. Oil drops are a little bigger, so expect 15 to 20. A 1000 mg bottle holds 30 ml, so one full dropper delivers 33 mg and one drop roughly 1.7 to 2 mg. A 2000 mg bottle delivers twice that. The sleep oil also carries 3 mg of melatonin per full dropper; Health Canada's melatonin range is 0.1 to 10 mg a day, adults only.
Can I cut a gummy?
Yes. Cut it into halves or quarters with a knife and keep the rest in the resealable bag. Our gummies are 50 mg each, so a quarter is 12.5 mg and a half is 25 mg. If your starting dose is smaller than a quarter gummy, use the oil, which measures small amounts.
How long until I feel it, and how long does it last?
Oil held under the tongue works in 15 to 45 minutes and lasts 4 to 6 hours. Gummies go through digestion, so they take 30 minutes to 2 hours to come on, peak at 2 to 4 hours and last 6 to 8 hours, sometimes longer. Do not take a second Delta-8 dose for at least 2 hours, and do not drive for at least 6 hours after Delta-8.
Is this medical advice?
No. It is general information to help you pick a sensible starting point, and it makes no health claims. Everyone responds differently. CBD can cause drowsiness, can affect liver enzymes at higher doses and can interact with prescription medicines, so talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using CBD or Delta-8 if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition. Talk to your vet before giving CBD to a pet; cats are less studied than dogs.