What Are the Benefits of Sublingual CBD Administration?

When it comes to medications, supplements, and even CBD, there are a variety of ways to take them, and one of the best is sublingual administration. But what does “sublingual” mean? And what makes it an optimal choice for receiving the medication, a supplement, or CBD’s intended benefits?

What Does Sublingual Mean?

Sublingual just means “underneath the tongue.” So it should come as no surprise that when talking about a sublingual medication, supplement, or CBD, sublingual administration refers to absorbing that particular substance by placing it under the tongue. Sublingual absorption occurs when the capillaries in the tissues underneath the tongue absorb the substance and send it into the body’s bloodstream.

What forms can sublingual substances come in? There are quite a few, actually. Some of the most common are pills, tablets, sprays, and liquids (often referred to in the CBD world as tinctures).

Why Choose Sublingual Administration?

Sublingual use is highly preferred because it offers a very rapid rate of absorption. Rate of absorption refers to how fast a drug or supplement gets into the body’s bloodstream. It’s important because in some circumstances—like a heart attack—a difference of only a few seconds or minutes can be life-altering.

Some other benefits of sublingual administration include:

• Easy for those who struggle with swallowing.
• The drug/supplement bypasses digestion, so the person may be able to take a lower dose and experience the same benefits.

Reasons to Take CBD Sublingually

To start, it’s the easiest and most common way to take CBD. All you have to do is place the desired dosage of CBD tincture underneath your tongue, wait 60-120 seconds to allow for absorption, and then swallow the rest. The rate of absorption is important, as taking CBD sublingually is the second-fastest way to begin experiencing the potential benefits of CBD, coming in just behind vaping.

Another thing to consider is the cost. When you take CBD sublingually, a majority of the cannabinoids, terpenes, and other CBD ingredients are directly absorbed into the bloodstream and bypass digestion, where some may be filtered out. What that means is it’ll take a lesser dosage to achieve the same effects, as opposed to just swallowing it or ingesting in some other form.

If you’re ready to try taking CBD sublingually, take a look at Frontier Jackson’s selection of CBD tinctures. We have a wide range of flavored or unflavored options that range from 500mg to 4,000mg of CBD.