How to Choose a CBD Gummy
Lab reports
All brands should post recent, detailed test results on their website. Because testing is unregulated and irregular, Remedy Review does its own testing. If we have recently tested a product and it passed, you’ll see the Remedy Review Seal.
Strength
A CBD edible should contain the amount of CBD listed on the label and the brand should stand by its product. If you come across a product that offers no relief, call the brand and let them know.
Value
Look closely at price and CBD content of edibles. If you’re buying gummy bears that have 1mg of CBD each, you might need to eat 20 to feel any relaxation—and that isn’t beneficial to anyone.
Ingredients
Many CBD gummies on the market today are vegan and gluten-free, but you should always check to make sure that the hemp product you intend to buy meets your standards. Gummies made with all natural ingredients are also a plus.
Full-spectrum vs. isolate
We believe full-spectrum CBD has greater therapeutic value. Some people talk about the “entourage effect,” or multiple cannabinoids working together, and the experts we talk to support the idea of whole-plant therapy. However, some people like CBD isolate as a way to completely avoid THC.
How to Take CBD Gummies
It can be difficult to know how much CBD to take, especially with gummies that require more time before you start to notice any effects.
So how many CBD gummies should you take?
The best advice is to start low and work your way up to a dose that suits you. Most people take 1 or 2 gummy bears at a time, depending on what feels right for them. Edibles may take 30 minutes or more to take effect because they have to be digested by your system first, but once they take effect, CBD gummies typically last for 4 or 5 hours. If your metabolism is on the slower side, a gummy may take longer to work, but the relief can linger for a longer time.
You should also take concentration into consideration when you are dosing for different symptoms. If you’re taking CBD for anxiety, your dosage of CBD may be higher than someone who is taking CBD as a daily supplement.
There is no perfect dose
How your body reacts to CBD edibles is unique, so if this is your first time eating a CBD gummy, allow your body to fully digest and process the product before you take more.
What are the benefits of CBD gummies?
The benefits of CBD are far reaching since it is a compound found in cannabis, a plant that is well known for its medicinal potential. CBD exists in marijuana and hemp, but we’re focused on CBD as a derivative of the hemp plant.
Cannabinoids like CBD work by empowering your endocannabinoid system to regulate physiological and cognitive functions like appetite, anxiety, mood, pain-sensation, and inflammation. Many people look to CBD to help manage chronic pain or social anxiety.
If you talk to someone who has studied cannabis, they will tell you that cannabinoids (or phytocannabinoids, in plants) were part of the human diet for a very long time, dating back centuries.
Your body even produces its own cannabinoids that are called endocannabinoids. Adding cannabis derivatives to your wellness plan gives your body more cannabinoids to use.
People are taking hemp-derived CBD because it is an easy-to-use dietary supplement that may offer the healing potential of cannabis without the high. Many of us have heard of the medical applications of marijuana but we can’t get high each time we feel an ache or get overwhelmed. CBD-infused gummies simplify the delivery process and can ease many people into their first experience trying CBD.
Keep in mind, these products are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and they are not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You should seek a doctor’s advice if you have a serious medical condition or use prescription medications before taking a lot of CBD products at once.
