Does CBD raise your heart rate? (2023)

How does CBD affect the heart?

Some research suggests that CBD oil may improve some heart-related symptoms: A very small study conducted in 2017 in England found that CBD improved resting blood pressure and blood pressure spikes related to stress in people without heart conditions.

A new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2022 has found that cannabis prescribed for chronic pain in Denmark between 2018 and 2021 was associated with a higher risk of heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias).

A 2017 study of nine male participants found that a single dose of CBD in healthy participants lowered blood pressure for those at rest and those who were under stress. Another 2017 study in mice found that CBD significantly reduced stress-induced increases in blood pressure and heart rate.

CBD also has a slight positive effect on WHOOP members' resting heart rate and heart rate variability, with average HRV rising by 1.3 milliseconds and average RHR dropping by 1 beat per minute. And while the difference is negligible, next-day recovery is 0.22% higher on average.

Other studies have reached similar conclusions, causing CBD advocates to conclude either that CBD can protect against heart arrhythmias or treat them. However, there is no evidence from any studies on humans that shows CBD can stop arrhythmias or other serious heart issues.

CBD could stay in someone's system for days or weeks, depending on the dosage and method of use. However, on average, when CBD is taken orally, it's likely to stay in your system for between 11 and 28 days.

CBD gummies present many benefits and have been used by countless people for various reasons. Getting into a routine of taking CBD gummies can indeed help with high blood pressure while providing you with other great effects.

Staying hydrated

When the body is dehydrated, the heart has to work harder to stabilize blood flow. A 2017 study found that a 335-milliliter drink of water could reduce resting heart rate over a 30-minute period.

If you're sitting down and feeling calm, your heart shouldn't beat more than about 100 times per minute. A heartbeat that's faster than this, also called tachycardia, is a reason to come to the emergency department and get checked out. We often see patients whose hearts are beating 160 beats per minute or more.

What is a good heart rate by age?

You can estimate your maximum heart rate based on your age. To estimate your maximum age-related heart rate, subtract your age from 220. For example, for a 50-year-old person, the estimated maximum age-related heart rate would be calculated as 220 – 50 years = 170 beats per minute (bpm).

This is because of complex effects cannabinoids have on the cardiovascular system, including raising resting heart rate, dilating blood vessels, and making the heart pump harder.