Last updated: 11 November 2026
To take CBD capsules, swallow one 10mg capsule whole with a glass of water once a day, ideally with a meal that contains some fat, at the same time each day. Give it two to four weeks of regular use before deciding whether it suits you, and check with your GP or pharmacist first if you take any medicines.
Evopure’s Broad Spectrum CBD Capsules contain 10mg of broad spectrum CBD each, 30 to a pot, so one capsule matches the FSA’s 10mg a day advice with nothing to measure. Below: how many to take, food, timing, how long they take, whether you can open them, and capsules vs oil.
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CBD Capsules Broad Spectrum
Broad Spectrum CBD Capsules are one tasteless vegan capsule a day with 10mg of broad spectrum CBD (0% THC) and inulin, a plant fibre, in a size 3 HPMC vegetable capsule. 30 capsules a pot. A 25mg capsule is also available, which is above the FSA’s 10mg a day advice.
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View productHow do you take CBD capsules?
CBD capsules are swallowed like any other supplement. A simple routine:
- Check the label. Find the mg of CBD per capsule. On ours it is printed on the pot: 10mg or 25mg.
- Take one capsule with a full glass of water.
- Take it with a meal, ideally one with some fat in it, such as breakfast with eggs or yoghurt, or your evening meal.
- Same time each day. Linking it to a meal makes it easier to remember.
- Swallow it whole. Don’t chew, crush or open it.
- Keep a note of the date you started, so you can judge it after a few weeks and tell your GP or pharmacist if asked.
Store the pot closed, somewhere cool and dry, out of reach of children. Our guide to storing CBD has more tips.
How many CBD capsules should I take a day?
For most adults, one 10mg capsule a day. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) advises healthy adults to take no more than 10mg of CBD a day from food, so a 10mg capsule matches that advice exactly. Larger capsules go over it, so check the mg per capsule before you buy.
| Capsule | CBD per capsule | Compared with the FSA’s 10mg |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Spectrum CBD Capsules 10mg | 10mg | One capsule matches it |
| Broad Spectrum CBD Capsules 25mg | 25mg | Two and a half times the advice |
| Evolabs 1500mg CBD Capsules | 30mg softgel | Three times the advice |
Don’t take two capsules to “catch up” on a missed day; just take the next one as normal. Our CBD dosage guide covers every strength of oil and capsule, and the UK CBD daily limit explains where the 10mg figure comes from.
Should you take CBD capsules with food?
Yes. CBD dissolves in fat, and taking it with a meal raises how much is absorbed. In healthy volunteers, the UK product information for Epidyolex (prescription CBD) reports that a high-fat meal raised peak blood levels about five-fold and total exposure about four-fold compared with an empty stomach; a low-fat meal raised them about four-fold and three-fold.
A small 2019 trial of CBD capsules in eight adults found a similar pattern: taken with a high-fat breakfast, far more CBD reached the blood than on an empty stomach. A 2020 review estimated that only about 6% of swallowed CBD reaches the bloodstream when taken fasting.
You don’t need a fry-up. A normal meal with some fat, such as eggs, yoghurt, nuts, avocado or a dressing, is enough. The point is consistency: taking it with the same kind of meal each day keeps the amount you absorb steady. Our guide to CBD bioavailability explains the science.
How long do CBD capsules take to work?
CBD from a capsule reaches its highest level in the blood a few hours after you swallow it: the Epidyolex product information gives 2.5 to 5 hours with regular use. With daily use, blood levels build up and settle within about 2 to 4 days, because CBD leaves the body slowly. That is why we suggest giving capsules two to four weeks before deciding whether they suit you.
Capsules are often described as slower than oil held under the tongue, but a 2024 study in healthy men found CBD oil taken as drops under the tongue and inside swallowed capsules gave similar blood levels over time, because most oil is swallowed too. What people notice, if anything, varies, and CBD supplements make no health claims. Read more in how long CBD takes to work and how long CBD stays in your system.
Should you take CBD capsules in the morning or at night?
There is no research showing one time of day is better. Choose the time you will remember, alongside a meal. Many people take a capsule with breakfast; others prefer the evening meal as part of winding down.
CBD can make some people feel sleepy, especially at first, so take your first few capsules at home in the evening and see how you feel before driving. Our guide to when to take CBD: morning or night covers the timing question in more depth, and CBD and driving explains the law.
Can you open CBD capsules?
We don’t recommend it. Our capsules are designed to be swallowed whole: the vegetable shell holds a measured 10mg or 25mg, and spilling or splitting the powder makes the amount uncertain. If you find capsules hard to swallow, an oil may suit you better, because you can take about 0.2ml of a 500mg (5%) oil for 10mg, from a teaspoon if that’s easier.
If you have difficulty swallowing tablets or capsules generally, the NHS advises seeing a GP, as it can have a medical cause.
CBD capsules vs oil: which is easier to take?
| What matters | Capsules | Oil |
|---|---|---|
| Getting 10mg | One 10mg capsule | About 0.2ml of a 500mg (5%) oil |
| Taste | None | Earthy hemp taste |
| Changing the amount | In whole capsules only | A little at a time |
| Absorption | Better with food | Better with food (most oil is swallowed) |
| On the go | Easy: nothing to spill | Needs a dropper |
Capsules suit people who want a fixed amount and no taste; oil suits people who want to adjust in small steps. Our full comparison is in CBD oil vs capsules, how to use an oil is in how to take CBD oil, and our guide to the best CBD capsules UK compares the leading brands.
Who should check before taking CBD capsules?
iThe FSA does not recommend CBD for people in vulnerable groups unless under medical direction. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you:
- take any regular medicine (see can CBD interact with medication?), including HRT (see CBD and HRT) or painkillers (see CBD and painkillers)
- have a liver condition (see is CBD bad for your liver?)
- are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive: we don’t recommend our products during pregnancy or breastfeeding
- are under 18: our products are for adults only
If you’re tested for drugs at work, our capsules are broad spectrum with 0% THC, shown on each batch report; see CBD and drug tests. For the common side effects, such as tiredness or an upset stomach, read CBD side effects. Feeling on edge or paranoid instead? See can CBD make anxiety worse?
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CBD Capsules Broad Spectrum
Broad Spectrum CBD Capsules give exactly 10mg of broad spectrum CBD (0% THC) in one tasteless vegan capsule, 30 a pot, with inulin. Take one a day with a meal. The 25mg capsule is above the FSA’s 10mg a day advice, so most people start with the 10mg.
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View productThe FSA’s 10mg a day figure is precautionary advice rather than a legal limit, set while longer-term safety research continues. At Evopure we think it is a very cautious figure, and many adults use more. If you go above it, increase slowly, and check with your GP or pharmacist first if you take any medication.
Prefer an oil? 10mg of CBD is about 0.2ml of the 500mg Broad Spectrum CBD Oil (0.1ml of the 1,000mg). Our CBD oil strengths guide explains the maths for any bottle.
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This guide is general information, not medical advice. Evopure makes Broad Spectrum CBD Capsules, Broad Spectrum CBD Oil, Flow CBD Oil, Sleep CBD Oil and Relief CBD Oil.
