THC Gummy Dosing Guide: How Much Should You Take?

This isn't a cliché — it's the single most important piece of advice for edibles. Unlike smoking or vaping, gummies must pass through your digestive system before entering your bloodstream. This means:

• Delayed onset: 30 minutes to 2 hours before you feel anything
• Longer duration: 4-8 hours of effects once they begin
• Stronger per-mg effect: Your liver converts Delta-9 THC into 11-hydroxy-THC, which crosses the blood-brain barrier more effectively

The biggest mistake people make? Taking a second dose because they "don't feel anything" after 30 minutes. Set a timer. Be patient. Two hours is the minimum wait time before adjusting your dose.

Your ideal dose isn't just about tolerance. Several factors influence how gummies affect you:

• Body weight: Larger individuals may need slightly higher doses, but this isn't a linear relationship.
• Metabolism: Fast metabolisms may experience quicker onset but shorter duration.
• Stomach contents: Taking gummies on an empty stomach leads to faster, stronger effects. After a large meal, onset is slower but effects may last longer.
• Fat intake: THC is fat-soluble. Consuming with high-fat foods can increase bioavailability by up to 2.5x.
• Individual ECS sensitivity: Some people are naturally more or less sensitive to cannabinoids.
• Cannabinoid profile: Products with CBD moderate THC's intensity, while pure THC products hit harder.

Environment matters. Choose a comfortable, familiar setting — especially for your first few times. Being in a stressful environment can amplify anxiety from THC.

Stay hydrated. THC can cause dry mouth. Keep water nearby and sip regularly.

Have CBD on hand. If you take too much THC and feel uncomfortable, CBD can help counteract the intensity. A few drops of CBD oil or a CBD gummy can take the edge off within 20-30 minutes.

Don't mix with alcohol — at least not until you know how THC affects you on its own. The combination amplifies both substances unpredictably.

Keep a journal. Track your dose, timing, food intake, and how you felt. After a few sessions, you'll dial in your perfect dose precisely.