Today you’re getting a list of the best CBD gummies that you can currently buy.
We reviewed 34 different gummies on different metrics like:
- Transparency of the manufacturer on extraction and production processes,
- Ingredients (whether they’re natural and/or organic);
- Cannabinoid- and terpene-profile (what other hemp-derived compounds than CBD do they contain);
- Effects for sleep, anxiety, and inflammation (based on our subjective tests);
- Value, and a few more metrics (which you’ll learn about today).
Out of 34 products, we chose the 9 best gummies.
The others didn’t make the list because they either:
- didn’t pass our transparency standard, or,
- didn’t produce noticeable effects.
The average stats of our reviewed gummies:
- Average CBD per dollar: 18.29mg;
- Average minor cannabinoids and terpenes per dollar: 1.64mg.
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- #1 Receptra Naturals Gummies (Best Full-Spectrum Gummies)
- #2 Charlotte’s Web (Best Purpose-Specific Gummies)
- #3 Joy Organics Gummies (Best Broad-Spectrum Gummies)
- #4 CBDfx Gummies (Best Value Broad-Spectrum Gummies)
- #5 R+R Medicinals Gummies (Best Taste)
- #6 cbdMD Gummies (Good Value THC-Free Gummies)
- #7 CBDistillery Gummies (Good Full-Spectrum Gummies)
- #8 JustCBD Gummies (Best CBD Isolate Gummies)
- #9 Nature’s Script Gummies (Honorable Mention)
Comparison of the Best CBD Gummies
| Product |
Receptra Naturals
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Charlotte’s Web
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Joy Organics
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CBDfx
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R+R Medicinals
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cbdMD
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CBDistillery
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JustCBD
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Nature’s Script
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| Ranking | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Ratings | 4.7/5 | 4.17/5 | 3.89/5 | 3.79/5 | 3.94/5 | 3.41/5 | 4.09/5 | 2.95/5 | 2.8/5 |
| CBD/$ | 16mg | 18.58mg | 8.82mg | 30mg | 17mg | 15mg | 15mg | 30.3mg | 13.88mg |
| Minor cannabinoids + terpenes/$ | 4mg | 3mg | 1mg | 0.5mg | 0.5mg | 0.5mg | 2mg | 0mg | 0mg |
| Cannabinoid-profileThe number of different cannabinoids present, and in what concentrations.: | |||||||||
| Terpene-profileThe number of different terpenes present, and in what concentrations: | |||||||||
| TransparencyBacked by 3rd-party lab-test reports? Transparent about where hemp is sourced?: | |||||||||
| ValueHow many CBD + minor cannabinoids and terpenes you get per dollar: | |||||||||
| Full-spectrum ratio | 0.24 | 0.17 | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.13 | 0 | 0 |
| Read Review | Receptra Naturals | Charlotte’s Web | Joy Organics | CBDfx | R+R Medicinals | cbdMD | CBDistillery | JustCBD | Nature’s Script |
1. Receptra Naturals Serious Rest Gummies (Best Full-Spectrum CBD Gummies)
Pros and Cons
- Best cannabinoid-profile of all CBD gummies
- One of the few true full-spectrum CBD gummies
- From an hemp-extract/$ perspective, great value for money
- Terpenes not tested, but all other Receptra Naturals products have high concentrations of terpenes
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Cannabinoid-profile
It’s extremely difficult to find true full-spectrum CBD gummies.
Most gummies contain CBD and only trace elements of other cannabinoids and terpenes.
But if you want to get the best effects, you need more than just trace elements of them.
True full-spectrum gummies have CBD, plus many other hemp compounds in high concentrations.
Receptra Naturals is the undisputed king of full-spectrum CBD products. And these Serious Rest gummies are the undisputed kings of cannabinoid- and terpene-rich CBD gummies.
For every 1mg CBD, you get 0.24 mg of other hemp-derived cannabinoids and terpenes. CBN being the second-most abundant cannabinoid. A single gummy contains 25mg of CBD and 3mg of CBN.
CBN is a cannabinoid that’s associated with stronger sedative effects than CBD (1). These two cannabinoids in a single gummy, get you a potent sleep-improving product.
Now:
CBD products with so many cannabinoids and terpenes are usually more expensive than other products.
And while some of Receptra Naturals products like their CBD oil is more expensive than the average…
These gummies are around the average from a CBD per dollar perspective. But looking at how many minor cannabinoids you get, they’re more affordable than the average. With these gummies, a single dollar gets you 18.29mg CBD and 4mg minor cannabinoids and terpenes.
This product may give you better results with a smaller dose than other products. Why? Because this product has the full spectrum of cannabinoids. 1mg of full-spectrum CBD is way more effective than 1mg of broad-spectrum or isolate.
Receptra Naturals is also one of the most transparent CBD companies. Every product comes with a QR-code that links to third-party lab-test results of that specific batch.
Inside this report, you can find:
- a potency-test,
- a pesticide-test,
- a heavy metal test,
- a residual solvent test, and,
- a mycotoxin + microbiological test.
The terpene-test is missing. But based on Receptra’s other products, we are confident that this product contains a good amount of terpenes. These gummies are infused with the same extract as the tinctures are made of.
If you’re looking for the best gummies, look no further.
2. Charlotte’s Web Gummies (Best Purpose-Specific Gummies)
Pros and Cons
- One of the few true full-spectrum gummies
- Good cannabinoid-profile
- 3 different formulations: sleep, recovery, and calm
- High amount of added melatonin in the sleep gummies. Long term effects of melatonin are unknown, it can cause side effects, and loses effectiveness in the long term
- Terpenes not tested
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Cannabinoid-profile
Coming from another true full-spectrum CBD product producer…
Charlotte’s Web Gummies have a good cannabinoid-profile as well.
Not as good of a cannabinoid-profile as the gummies from Receptra Naturals. But these gummies have a better cannabinoid-profile than 95% of CBD gummies.
Unfortunately, there’s no terpene test to show terpene concentration. And since Charlotte’s Web mostly uses CO2-extraction, we’re not sure if these gummies contain terpenes. CO2-extraction isn’t conducive to preserving volatile compounds like terpenes.
Besides this slight shortcoming in transparency, Charlotte’s Web is a highly transparent company.
They’re fully vertically integrated. They have complete control over the production cycle of their products.
They even control the start of the production cycle, which includes hemp cultivation. All their products come from an extract that comes from one specific hemp strain:
Charlotte’s Web.
This is a non-GMO hemp strain with high levels of CBD and is grown organically.
Their products come from an FDA-registered and ‘Good Manufacturing Practices’-certified (GMP) facility.
Now:
The third-party lab test reports of these gummies are on the CW website. But the reports are quite rudimentary. There’s no pesticide test for example.
Charlotte’s Web ensured us that they test the original extract for pesticides. Still, it would’ve been better if they published those as well.
What we like most about these gummies is that there are three different formulations. All three for different purposes:
- recovery (anti-inflammatory effects and pain relief);
- calm (for stress- and anxiety relief), and;
- sleep (sleep-improvement).
Each formulation has full-spectrum CBD as the foundation. But each formulations has more compounds that have benefits for that specific purpose.
For example:
The Recovery CBD Gummies contain turmeric and ginger in addition to CBD. CBD, turmeric, and ginger both have been associated with anti-inflammatory effects. By combining CBD with other anti-inflammatory compounds, you may get better effects.
Keep in mind that the Sleep Gummies contain 3mg of melatonin per gummy. While melatonin is helpful to improve sleep in the short term, the long-term effects are unknown. We do know that long-term use can lead to tolerance.
These gummies contain sugar, but only in the form of natural fruit juice.
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3. Joy Organics Gummies (Best Broad Spectrum Gummies)
Pros and Cons
- High concentration of terpenes
- True broad-spectrum gummies
- Pricey, not good value compared to other options on the list
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Cannabinoid-profile
If you’ve been reading articles about CBD at Herbonaut on the regular, you must know by now:
When it comes to CBD products, always try to get a ‘full-spectrum’ CBD product.
Here’s why:
CBD isn’t the only beneficial compound that can be extracted from the hemp plant.
Hemp has various other beneficial compounds like other cannabinoids (other than CBD). But also completely different compounds like terpenes.
Not only are all these compounds beneficial in and of themselves. But studies show that when taken together they enhance each other’s positive effects (2).
When it comes to CBD gummies it’s hard to find a true full-spectrum product.
Now:
True full-spectrum CBD gummies are hard to find. Yet, true broad-spectrum gummies are even harder to find.
Broad-spectrum means that the CBD product contains other beneficial compounds than CBD, but is THC-free.
Joy Organics is one of the few ‘broad-spectrum’ gummies that can truly be classified as such.
Checking the results of their lab-test reports, you’ll see that their gummies contain:
- relatively large concentrations of various terpenes, and,
- to a lesser extent, other cannabinoids than CBD.
Other ‘broad-spectrum’ gummies barely contain anything else than CBD.
And while these gummies are more expensive than the average, they’re the best broad-spectrum gummies on the list.
These CBD gummies are:
- vegan,
- gluten-free, and,
- taste great with two different flavor options, green apple and strawberry lemonade.
One single gummy contains 10mg of CBD.
These gummies contain sugar, but only in a natural and organic form: organic cane sugar.
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4. CBDfx Gummy Bears (Best Value Broad-Spectrum CBD Gummies)
Pros and Cons
- Most affordable broad-spectrum gummies
- Great value from a CBD/$ perspective
- Although broad-spectrum, no significant concentrations of other cannabinoids and terpenes
Cannabinoid-profile
When you compare the price of CBD gummies to CBD oil, there’s no way around it:
Looking at how much CBD you get per dollar, CBD oil usually is a more cost-effective choice.
CBD gummies are more expensive on average expensive compared to oils. But there are a few gummies that are almost as affordable as CBD oil when we look at how much CBD you get per dollar.
CBDfx Gummy Bears are one of them.
With these gummies, a single dollar gets you 30mg of CBD, but only 0.5mg of minor cannabinoids.
As you can see, for every mg of CBD, you only get 0.01mg of other hemp-derived cannabinoids and terpenes. This is very low. You will only find a little bit of CBG and trace elements of other cannabinoids. And that’s exactly the weakness of these gummies.
They get advertised as THC-free, ‘broad-spectrum’ gummies. But they barely contain any other cannabinoids and terpenes.
CBD-wise this is the second-most cost-effective choice on the list.
JustCBD offers even slightly more CBD per dollar. But you don’t even get trace elements of other hemp compounds with their products.
When it comes to CBD potency, having trace elements of other hemp compounds is better than having none. And that’s why we prefer these gummies over any CBD-isolate gummies.
Just like Charlotte’s Web, CBDfx has different gummy formulations for different purposes.
For example, you can choose:
- Gummies with turmeric and spirulina. This may give you even more powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, or;
- CBD gummies with melatonin for even better sleep-improving effects.
Add to this the fact that:
- CBDfx gummies are vegan;
- We consistently get great results with their CBD products;
- They never use artificial sweeteners and keep their product as close as they can to nature, and;
- They have great customer service…
And you’ll understand why we rate CBDfx Gummy bears so high.
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5. R+R Medicinals CBD Gummies (Best Taste)
Pros and Cons
- Infused with hemp-extract instead of ‘coated’
- Best taste (subjective)
- Good value
- Hemp extract is USDA Organic certified
- Only trace elements of other cannabinoids and terpenes
Cannabinoid-profile
While in most product categories, R+R Medicinals comes out on top when it comes to value expressed in:
- How much CBD you get per dollar, and;
- How much minor cannabinoids and terpenes you get per dollar…
Their gummies are around the average in terms of value.
Also, when it comes to cannabinoid- and terpene-profiles, their gummies are only average. They contain only trace elements of other hemp compounds that work together with CBD.
That being said…
We had great results with these gummies. Taking two of these gummies produced very noticeable relaxing effects.
A single gummy has 25mg of CBD + trace elements of other cannabinoids and terpenes.
These gummies are a prime example of the fact that even trace elements of other cannabinoids and terpenes can make the effects of CBD stronger.
If you take 25mg of CBD in the form of isolate gummies like those from JustCBD, you’ll see that the effects will be less noticeable.
These gummies are vegan and contain low amounts of sugar. A single gummy only contains 3.5 grams of sugar.
R+R Medicinals is a relatively new company. But they’ve built a great name for themselves very quickly. How? By providing great affordable CBD products and great quality customer service.
All their products are made from organically cultivated hemp plants grown in Colorado. And they have certificates to back it up:
R+R Medicinals is USDA Organic Certified and US Hemp Authority Certified.
They offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and have over 1500 reviews with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars.
But the best part about these gummies:
They have the best natural taste of all gummies we’ve tried. Not too sweet, but sweet enough with fruity flavors to have you looking forward to taking these gummies on a daily basis.
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6. cbdMD Gummies (Good Value THC-Free Gummies)
Pros and Cons
- Contains trace elements of other hemp-derived compounds
- Guaranteed THC-free
- 60-day satisfaction guarantee
- Although broad-spectrum, no significant concentrations of other cannabinoids and terpenes
Cannabinoid-profile
If you want THC-free, broad-spectrum gummies, there are three options on the list:
- Joy Organics;
- CBDfx, and;
- cbdMD.
While Joy Organics provides the best cannabinoid- and terpene profile and CBDfx is the best value for money option…
cbdMD gummies are somewhere in the middle in terms of cannabinoid-profile and value.
These gummies:
- are more affordable than Joy Organics broad-spectrum gummies, and,
- have a better cannabinoid-profile than CBDfx gummies.
Of course, cbdMD ticks every other box to be qualified as a transparent CBD company:
- They have test-results publicly available for every product that they sell.
- They test both for contaminants and potency.
Like with the other gummies on the list, you can be 100% sure that you’re taking a clean CBD product that contains high concentrations of CBD. And you’re also guaranteed it’s 100% free from THC.
cbdMD is a 100% THC-free company. None of their CBD products contain any THC.
An added assurance is that cbdMD is a publically traded company. This means they’re more regulated than the average CBD company.
They’re also one of the only brands that provide a 60-day satisfaction guarantee.
Bottom line:
If you’re looking for great value THC-free, broad-spectrum gummies …
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7. CBDistillery Gummies (Best Satisfaction-Guarantee)
Pros and Cons
- One of the few true full-spectrum gummies
- 60-day satisafaction guarantee
- Should contain terpenes, but no terpene-test to show
Cannabinoid-profile
Although not providing as good value as other full-spectrum CBD gummies…
The fact that these are one of the true full-spectrum CBD gummies makes them deserve a spot on our list.
These gummies contain the following cannabinoids in higher concentrations than just trace elements:
- THC;
- CBG;
- CBD, and;
- CBDV.
These gummies are also supposed to contain terpenes. But without lab-test reports to prove, we take these types of statements with a grain of salt.
If you get these gummies, a single dollar gets you 15mg of CBD and 17mg of hemp extracts. This is slightly below the average.
As CBD companies have been popping up left and right, it’s hard to tell sometimes which ones are genuine and which ones are in it for a quick buck.
Well, CBDistillery is one of the first trustworthy CBD brands that started years ago but still is going strong today.
With CBDistillery you know that you’re getting quality as they’ve proven it year-in-year-out since 2015.
If you get these gummies, you get them from a company that has withstood the test of time and received thousands of positive reviews over the years.
These gummies:
- taste well,
- are full-spectrum,
- have good effects, and,
- are backed by third-party lab-tests that prove that these gummies are clean and contain the amount of CBD as advertised.
Bottom line:
If you feel comfortable getting full-spectrum gummies from an old-timer in the CBD industry…
CBDistillery gummies are the ones you should get.
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8. JustCBD Gummies (Best CBD Isolate Gummies)
Pros and Cons
- One of the only gummies with a sugar-free option
- Purely from a CBD/$ perspective good value, but keep in mind these gummies don’t even contain trace elements of other cannabinoids
- Isolate product, only contains CBD, no other hemp-derived compounds
Cannabinoid-profile
When we look at how much CBD you get per dollar …JustCBD gummies are the most cost-effective choice. A single jar of gummies with a price of $99 contains 3000mg of CBD. A single dollar gets you 30.3mg of CBD.
These gummies only contain CBD, no THC, other cannabinoids, or terpenes.
And that’s also the main con of these gummies.
The other CBD gummies are infused with full-spectrum/broad-spectrum hemp-extract. These gummies are infused with CBD isolate. They only contain CBD. When you eat these gummies you won’t be taking any hemp compounds that act synergistically to CBD.
Gummies are a convenient way to use CBD. But most of them contain high amounts of sugar. This is one of the main reasons why I always prefer using a true full-spectrum CBD oil.
CBD oils usually don’t contain any added sugars.
High sugar intake is associated with negative health effects like inflammation.
That’s why when there’s a sugar-free option, you should always go for it.
And when it comes to sugar-free CBD gummies, JustCBD is the only sugar-free option on the list.
Although these gummies contain no sugar, they taste almost as good as sugar-containing gummies.
Of course, these gummies are lab-tested like all the other options on the list.
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- Make sure to choose “Sugar-free” in the flavor options
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9. Nature’s Script High-Potency CBD Gummies (Honorable Mention)
Pros and Cons
- These gummies have nothing special, but we had decent results with them
- Isolate product, only contains CBD, no other hemp-derived compounds
- Very expensive for an isolate product
Cannabinoid-profile
For gummies that only contain CBD, these gummies are very expensive. If you want CBD-only gummies, JustCBD provides 2-times better value for money.
Even the premium full-spectrum gummies from on the list provide more CBD per dollar.
But here’s why we decided to include them anyway:
They come from a transparent company and more importantly, the gummies work.
A single gummy containins 30mg CBD. This is more than a single gummy from other brands on the list. But since they only contain CBD, they won’t produce as good effects as full- or broad-spectrum gummies with the same dose.
Another downside of these gummies is that they contain:
- corn syrup, and,
- artificial flavorings.
The bottom line is:
All options on the list are better than these gummies, but if you purchased products from this brand before and feel comfortable purchasing from them again…
Rest assured that although overpriced, their gummies are clean and do work.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CBD Gummies
Are CBD Gummies Safe to Use?
If you get gummies from a vetted company like the ones on this list, you can be sure that you get a product that’s free from:
- Contaminants like heavy metals and pesticides;
- Dangerous synthetic cannabinoids, and;
- Too high THC-levels.
But there are more risks related to using CBD products in general. CBD can interact with various pharmaceutical drugs through its interaction with CYP450 enzymes.
If you’re on medication, consult with your physician before using CBD products.
Do CBD Gummies Get You High?
Most CBD gummies won’t get you high.
Although CBD gummies can legally contain 10+ milligrams of THC and 10 milligrams of THC is more than enough to get you high…
Most CBD gummies won’t contain more than 1-2 milligrams of THC per gummy.
But as said, it’s possible to legally fill gummies with 10+ milligrams of THC.
How is this possible?
Well, as long as the THC is hemp-derived and total the THC inside the gummy is less than 0.3% on a dry weight basis, it can contain as many milligrams of THC as possible (as long as it stays below 0.3%).
Gummies with 5 or more milligrams of THC are called delta-9 THC gummies. While CBD gummies won’t get you high, these delta-9 THC gummies will get you high.
What Are the Benefits of CBD Gummies?
CBD, the main active compound in CBD gummies has various health benefits like:
- anti-inflammatory effects;
- pain-relieving effects;
- anti-anxiety effects;
- improvement of sleep;
- anti-depressive effects, and more.
CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system and different receptor systems. The endocannabinoid system and other receptor systems are involved in many biological processes.
For a full list of the health benefits associated with CBD, read the following article:
Keep in mind that the hemp plant has many beneficial compounds that work together with CBD. For best effects, we highly recommend getting full-spectrum CBD gummies, that include THC. Or broad-spectrum gummies if you don’t want any THC. CBD isolate gummies are our least favorite type of gummies.
The most reported reasons for using CBD products in general are:
- improving sleep,
- anxiety relief (read our guide on using CBD for anxiety), and,
- pain relief (read our guide on using CBD for pain).
Do CBD Gummies Show Up on a Drug-Test?
CBD as a stand-alone compound doesn’t show up on a drug test.
But full-spectrum gummies have small levels of THC.
The THC inside your CBD gummies can show up on a drug test. On urine drug tests this chance is the highest. Why? Because urine drug tests always screen for metabolites of THC. Metabolites of THC stay in your system much longer than THC itself.
So if you’re subjected to regular drug tests, it’s highly advisable to go for THC-free CBD gummies.
What Are the Benefits of CBD Gummies vs. Taking CBD Oil?
Are there any pros to using CBD gummies instead of CBD oils?
The biggest benefit of CBD gummies vs oils is that they’re extremely easy to use. Pop a few gummies in your mouth, chew them, swallow them, and you’re done.
With a CBD oil, you have to measure the right dose with the dropper, and drop the dose inside the dropper under your tongue. But this method of consumption also has benefits, as you’ll learn in a bit though. Also, you have to keep the CBD oil under your tongue for a few minutes for the best effects. This isn’t very discreet in social situations.
Taking CBD oil just isn’t very discreet, although it too can be a relatively fast activity.
Another benefit of using gummies is that they taste much better than most CBD oils.
The last benefit of CBD gummies is that it’s very easy to add other ingredients like turmeric or melatonin. Although this is possible with CBD oils as well, it’s much harder to add these ingredients to an oily basis.
For example:
A study published in the “Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” found that CBD could improve sleep (3). But if you add another sleep-improving ingredient like melatonin, you could get an even more powerful product.
Another example:
A study published in the “Journal of Free Radical Biology and Medicine” found that CBD has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects (4). If you combine CBD with another anti-inflammatory compound like turmeric, you could get an even more effective product.
That being said…
For the best effects, there currently is no better option than using a full-spectrum CBD oil.
Let me explain why.
CBD and the Entourage Effect
The first reason that CBD is more potent when taken in the form of a full-spectrum CBD oil is the following:
Hemp contains many other beneficial compounds besides CBD. Some of these compounds include:
- other cannabinoids like CBC and CBG, and,
- completely different beneficial plant compounds like terpenes and flavonoids.
Research on these other compounds found inside the Hemp plant is relatively new. But most studies show that these compounds not only have beneficial effects themselves…
But may enhance the beneficial effects that CBD has to offer as well.
Researchers call this effect the ’entourage effect’.
In fact:
A recent study shows that epilepsy patients that used full-spectrum CBD, got the same effects with a dose that was 4-times smaller, compared to patients that used purified CBD (5).
CBD and its Bio-Availability
The second reason that CBD is more potent when taken in the form of a full-spectrum CBD oil is the following:
Full-spectrum CBD oil should be taken sublingually. When you take CBD oil sublingually, you (for a large part) avoid the ‘first-pass effect’. The first-pass effect is the metabolization of compounds in the gastrointestinal tract and liver. This can reduce reduce the potency of that particular substance.
Well, when you just swallow your CBD, it undergoes exactly this process. CBD doesn’t have the best bio-availability when you simply swallow it. Gummies can only be chewed and swallowed and not used sublingually very effectively.
But when you take CBD oil sublingually, you can partially avoid the first-pass effect. Some of the CBD can directly enter your bloodstream this way.
That being said, if you take CBD gummies together with a high-fat meal, you will improve its absorption.
In general:
Orally consumed CBD is better absorbed when taken together with a high-fat meal.
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How Should I Dose CBD Gummies?
How many CBD gummies you should take is highly dependent on the potency of the gummies. So you should think of how many gummies you should take based on how much CBD you’re ingesting.
We generally recommend following the advice of the manufacturer.
While CBD is safe to ingest in quantities up to 1500mg, some gummies contain other compounds like melatonin. With melatonin, you have to be careful not to overdose.
With gummies that only contain hemp compounds, we get good results following these guidelines:
- Light effects: the number of gummies that’s equal to 20-30mg of CBD;
- Moderate effects: the number of gummies that’s equal to 50-60mg of CBD;
- Strong effects: the number of gummies that’s equal to 100mg or more CBD;
Full-spectrum gummies may produce more potent effects than gummies that only contain CBD. Of course, with the same dose.
Based on studies, we also recommend taking CBD gummies AFTER eating your first meal of the day (6). CBD has been shown to be more effective when taken in a ‘fed state’. Keep in mind that it may take longer for the effects to kick in if you eat gummies after your first meal of the day.
For a full guide on specific CBD dosages with their corresponding effects, check out our guide on:
Are CBD Gummies Legal?
While marijuana and its extracts are illegal on a federal level, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the production and sale of hemp and its extracts.
Legally, a cannabis plant is considered ‘hemp’ when it contains no more than 0.3 percent THC. Any cannabis plant with more than 0.3% THC is classified as marijuana.
CBD gummies that are made with hemp-extract are legal on a federal level.
On the state level, there can be slightly different policies on a state-by-state basis.
Learn more about the legality of CBD.
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