By Luke Sumpter

Have you ever asked yourself: “Why doesn’t CBD work for me?”. All drugs and supplements affect different people in different ways. Several variables determine the effects of a substance on a person, including age, sex, and weight. These factors can also influence how CBD interacts with your unique physiology.

Most people experience at least some effects from CBD products. Therefore, it’s pretty disappointing if you feel absolutely nothing at all. You did a lot of research to find the best products on the market. You bought bottles of CBD oil made from organic hemp and tested for pesticides and heavy metals. You even selected a brand that uses whole-plant extract to experience the synergistic entourage effect between cannabinoids and terpenes. Still, you felt nothing.

Despite this disheartening situation, we still suggest giving CBD oil a chance. By adjusting your dose, trying different concentrations, and switching up your route of administration, you could still get to experience all that CBD has to offer.


1. Percentage & Dosing

CBD oils are available in a range of concentrations, often expressed as a percentage. The higher this figure, the more concentrated the amount of CBD within the product. When shopping around, you’ll typically come across percentages of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 30%.

Within the RQS range, these percentages provide a total CBD content of 500mg, 1,000mg, 1,500mg, 2,000mg, and 3,000mg, respectively. Whereas CBD makes up 5–30% of these formulas, carrier oils, terpenes, and other phytochemicals make up the remainder.

If you felt nothing after trying a low-percentage CBD product, it makes sense to try a stronger option. A more concentrated product will allow you to increase the dose while taking a similar amount of oil.

“Dose” simply refers to a measured quantity of a substance delivered as a unit. When trying CBD for the first time, people are advised to start with low doses at a low frequency to see how the molecule affects their unique physiology. Over time, users are encouraged to slowly increase their dose until they find their “sweet spot”—the point at which they experience the most positive effects with few side effects.

However, to prevent wasting time taking doses that don’t work for you, you can skip the initial phase by using our CBD dosage calculator. Simply select the effects that you’re looking for, and your body weight range, to discover a general dose for your body. If you’re still dissatisfied, slowly increase your dose by around 5mg per week until you find your sweet spot.

2. Ingestion Method

The way you take CBD oil influences the way you experience the molecule. Most users start off by inserting drops into their mouths and swallowing them. This route, known as oral administration, works great for some people. However, it produces little to no effect for others.

Oral administration sends CBD through the stomach and liver before it enters systemic circulation. Unfortunately, most of the molecules don’t make it this far; CBD has a poor oral availability of as low as 6%[1]. What does this mean? Depending on your metabolism, in the worst-case scenario, you’re not accessing 94% of the product you paid hard-earned money for.

If you find that CBD doesn’t work, try out sublingual administration instead. Placing drops of CBD oil under the tongue dramatically improves bioavailability. Here, the cannabinoid passes through the oral mucosa into the capillary bed below. This route grants CBD near-immediate access to systemic circulation, without having to endure the throes of first-pass metabolism. Not only does it generate a faster-acting effect, but it results in a stronger response.

Ingestion Method

How Fast Does CBD Oil Work?

The answer to this question completely depends on the person and their unique physiology. CBD exhibits its effects in part by interfacing with the endocannabinoid system (ECS). More specifically, it temporarily inhibits ECS enzymes and binds to “expanded” ECS receptors, such as TRPV1. Outside of the ECS, the cannabinoid binds to an array of other sites, including serotonin receptors and GABA receptors. Because each person features a slightly different metabolism and receptor expression, the speed at which CBD works varies.

Some new users experience the effects of CBD immediately, even at low doses. Others may need to give it some time. Genetic and biochemical differences mean that a portion of users don't experience any effects until several weeks after introducing CBD to their system. For others, it can take several months. Exercise some patience, and you might experience what CBD has to offer later down the line.

3. Take Your Lifestyle Into Consideration

Whether it takes you several weeks to experience the effects of CBD or you never feel them at all, there are some other steps you can take to influence your endocannabinoid system in a similar way.

One of the main mechanisms of CBD involves the inhibition of an ECS enzyme known as fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH). This catabolic protein breaks down the endocannabinoid anandamide, otherwise known as the “bliss molecule”. Through FAAH inhibition, CBD helps to temporarily elevate levels of anandamide, which plays an important role in memory, appetite, sleep, and pain.

However, there’s more than one way to boost levels of this blissful chemical. First, exercise helps to enhance circulating levels of anandamide. In fact, the molecule underpins the “runner’s high”—the feeling of euphoria that athletes feel after aerobic exercise. Resistance training[2], such as lifting weights, also leads to elevated levels of anandamide after several weeks.

Diet also plays an important role in ECS function. Dietary fatty acids are the precursors to endocannabinoids. Foods such as eggs, chicken, beef, anchovies, and tuna all contain relatively high levels of anandamide. The flavonoid kaempferol, found in high quantities in spinach, kale, and dill, also works to inhibit FAAH[3].

Take Your Lifestyle Into Consideration

4. Expectations

Some people expect so much from CBD that they don’t actually feel the subtle effects. By anticipating a miraculous change in physical and mental health, some users desensitise themselves to the effects that they would otherwise feel. Don’t expect a magic bullet when you take CBD, even at higher doses. Instead, try to notice minor differences in your mind and body.

Does CBD Work for Everyone?

No. While most humans look similar from the outside, on the inside, we’re all different on genetic, biochemical, and metabolic levels. These differences also apply to the endocannabinoid system. Even at high doses, CBD fails to produce a meaningful effect in some people. If you’re one of these individuals, we understand why you might feel disappointed. But don’t be disheartened! There are over 100 other cannabinoids currently under investigation. Plus, you can modulate your ECS through dietary means and physical exercise every single day!

Does CBD Really Work? Have a Little Patience

Does CBD work? Yes! Ask the millions of people that experience its effects on a daily basis. However, it doesn’t work for everyone. If you feel underwhelmed when trying the cannabinoid for the first time, have some patience! Use our dosage calculator mentioned above and slowly increase the amount until you discover your sweet spot. If you still feel nothing at higher doses, maintain the amount recommended by our calculator for several weeks or months. From there, if you still feel that CBD doesn't affect you, explore other cannabinoids such as CBG, or delve into the world of other plants containing cannabinoids.

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES

Cookies are small information files that notify your computer of previous interactions with our website. These cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our website. Essentially, when you use our website, your computer displays its cookies to us, informing our site that you have visited before. This allows our website to function more quickly and remember aspects related to your previous visits (such as your username), making your experience more convenient. At Royal Queen Seeds, we use two types of cookies: functional and analytical.

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: