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What does CBD feel like?

February 11, 2021 by Susanne McDonald 2 Comments

One thing that people ask when they try CBD for the first time is “what does it feel like?” You might wonder if it makes you feel sleepy, hungry, or even high.

These are incredibly important questions for anyone to ask because how you feel is one of the most important reasons to take CBD in the first place.

Describing what CBD feels like is a somewhat complicated question, because everyone experiences its effects differently. The best way to answer it is by talking about what CBD doesn’t feel like.

CBD doesn’t feel like pain. Many people take CBD for its pain-relieving properties. When taking CBD, you might notice a dramatic decrease in pain levels, allowing you to live your life more fully without the ever-present sensations of lingering pain.

CBD doesn’t feel like stress. Another important reason people use CBD is for stress. If you’re experiencing stress, CBD feels calming. Sometimes you don’t even realize how much it helps until you encounter something that usually makes you stressed. Then you might realize that your stress isn’t even there. It’s a glorious feeling.

CBD doesn’t feel like fatigue. One major worry that many have is taking something that makes them tired. Many of us are tired enough as is. CBD doesn’t feel tiring. It feels calming, peaceful, and rejuvenating without the additional fatigue that some medications give.

CBD doesn’t feel like a high. Because CBD isn’t psychoactive like THC is, there is no “euphoric high” that comes with its use. CBD’s power lies in its ability to help our bodies heal themselves naturally, so its use doesn’t create a psychological dependency like THC can.

What CBD does feel like:

FREEDOM. CBD feels like the confidence that comes from knowing the kind of life you want to live, and actually being able to live it.

It feels like going to the grocery store, and not feeling nervous the whole time you’re there.
It feels like doing a physical activity that you love, without the hindrance of aching joints and nerve pain.
It feels like a great night’s rest and rejuvenation of life that you haven’t felt in years.

For many who take it, CBD feels like freedom.

That’s why we’re so passionate about it. We want everyone to be able to “get wild” and live the life of their dreams, relieved from the symptoms of ailments that many of us experience.

We love our products and are passionate about helping others to find the freedom and independence that we’ve found from them. That’s why we offer a 30 day risk-free trial of our products.

What is CBD?

August 14, 2020 by Susanne McDonald Leave a Comment

CBD oil bottle and hemp leaf on natural background.

In a recent survey done by Quartz, some 86% of survey takers had heard of CBD. No doubt, if you’re reading this, you’ve probably heard of it too. CBD and hemp products can be found at almost every place we shop, from supermarkets to gas stations to our local farmers’ markets. But, if you’re anything like us, you might wonder what the heck does CBD actually do? And why is everyone talking so much about it?

We’re here to help you learn what we know from our combined experience of almost a decade in the industry. Here we’ll answer questions about what CBD actually stands for, where it comes from, how it differs from marijuana, how it works, what it’s used for, and how to use it.

What does CBD stand for?

Starting from the very basics, CBD stands for cannabidiol (pronounced ka-nah-bid-eye-ol). It is a compound found within the hemp plant. That’s why you might hear it called hemp oil, hemp-derived CBD, CBD hemp oil, etc. While many people refer to it by different names, they all refer to the same compound: cannabidiol.

Where does CBD come from?

CBD comes from the cannabis sativa plant, also known as hemp. CBD oil can be found naturally in the trichomes of the cannabis sativa plant, which is a fancy way of saying that it’s found in tiny crystalline droplets of resin on the buds and leaves of the plant. It’s kind of like dew on a leaf, except this dew contains powerful ingredients that help to regulate your body and heal it naturally.

What’s the difference between CBD and THC/Marijuana?

CBD and THC share many similarities: they both have similar molecular compounds and come from the same species of plants. However, because of the chemical structure of these two molecular compounds, they have different effects within the body.

THC: Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is the psychoactive component of marijuana. It’s what produces the euphoric “high” that many people associate with marijuana and cannabis products.

THC and the other cannabinoid compounds within are believed to have medical benefits such as reducing stress, inflammation, pain, and even seizures. The properties within marijuana that create those benefits are called cannabinoids.

CBD: CBD is one of the main cannabinoids found within the hemp plant. Similar to THC, CBD is believed to be able to help reduce stress, pain, inflammation, and even help you to sleep better.

But the best part about CBD is that you get the same benefits as marijuana, without the high. It’s safer to use, with typically no side effects.

You can use it anytime, anywhere, without fear of what it might do to your mind or your body. It gives you the peace of mind knowing that your body is being taken care of naturally, without becoming addicted or dependent on the high that comes with THC.

How does CBD actually work?

Now that we’ve discussed what CBD is and where it comes from, it’s extremely helpful to know how it actually works. If you have heard of CBD before, you’ve probably heard that it can help with all kinds of things from pain and inflammation to anxiety and insomnia. How can one oil really help with so much?

The Endocannabinoid System

It all comes down to a system within our bodies called the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is a complex network of cells and neurotransmitters that work together to help regulate our bodies. Our bodies are constantly at work producing cells, pumping blood, distributing oxygen, digesting food, fighting off disease and doing a myriad of other complex processes.

The endocannabinoid system, or ECS, is the group of receptors that helps to regulate those processes and keep them in check. These receptors respond directly to cannabinoids. We naturally produce these cannabinoids so that our bodies remain in a state of homeostasis, or balance. Many people are cannabinoid deficient, leaving their bodies out of balance.

The biggest role of the ECS is to aid the immune and nervous systems. It helps to keep our immune systems healthy and our neurotransmitters firing properly. However, as more research comes out about the ECS, we learn more about the power it actually has.

In a study in the Journal of Young Investigators, they say,

“The ECS may not only provide answers for diseases with no known cures, but it could change the way we approach medicine. This system would allow us to change our focus from invasive pharmacological interventions (i.e. SSRIs for depression, benzodiazepines for anxiety, chemotherapies for cancer) to uncovering the mystery of why the body is failing to maintain homeostasis.”

That’s our goal. We want those who take our CBD to find a new way to approach their health; a way that works with your body naturally, and boosts not only the problems you’re facing, but your overall health as well.

CBD and the Endocannabinoid System:

The way that CBD works is it helps to build up your endocannabinoid system. Many of us are cannabinoid deficient, which causes our ECS to not function like it should. Issues with the ECS can manifest in a variety of ways, including through pain, decreased immune response, inflammation, sleeplessness, and anxiety.

Similar to how many of us take vitamin C or other multivitamins to help boost our immune systems, taking CBD is like a vitamin for your endocannabinoid system. CBD provides the cannabinoids and terpenes necessary to add an extra boost to your ECS, getting it back to regulating the body like it should.

What is CBD used for?

Because your endocannabinoid system regulates most major systems in your body, you can take CBD for a variety of struggles. Some of the most common uses include: pain, stress, sleeplessness, and weight loss.

Pain: CBD is believed to have pain-relieving benefits. A study from the Journal of Experimental Medicine suggests that cannabinoids can be effective in reducing inflammatory and neuropathic pain, with very low side effects and analgesic tolerance (meaning that you don’t build up a tolerance to it, so you don’t have to keep taking more of it to feel the same effect.)

Stress: Cannabidiol is also considered to have calming abilities, which can help to lower daily stress. While research is still being conducted on its effects, studies have suggested that CBD can help to reduce the physiological symptoms of stress, like increased heart rate and shortness of breath. Newer research is being done to test its abilities to help with the psychological components of stress as well.

Sleep: Similar to its effects on stress, CBD can help to calm the body, allowing you to fall asleep more easily without the grogginess in the morning. Because there is no analgesic tolerance, like there is with some medications, it can be a natural way to help your body sleep without unintended addiction to medication.

Weight Loss: Recent studies suggest that CBD oil can also help suppress appetite and the desire to overeat. It also has been seen to have metabolism-boosting effects, giving it the benefit of not only decreasing a desire to overeat but also boost your metabolism as well.

It should be said that CBD is by no means a “cure-all” for every major problem people experience. No drug or supplement is. However, recent research has suggested that cannabidiol has incredible potential to help alleviate some of the major symptoms that keep people from living the life they truly want to live.

For more information: We hope that you have been able to catch some of the same vision for CBD as we have. It has the potential to help many people to live a more full and abundant life, which is ultimately our goal for our customers.

If you have any further questions about CBD, our products, or our business, please contact us or check out our other blogs.

What are the benefits of CBD?

July 16, 2020 by Susanne McDonald Leave a Comment

How does it feel to live with pain, stress, or sleeplessness? If you’re someone who suffers from these conditions, the answer probably is “it sucks.” It sucks to feel like you’re not able to live the kind of life that you want to live.

It sucks to see other people running around with their families, posting pictures of amazing things they’ve done, and accomplishing extraordinary feats while you’re at home hurting, crying, or desperately trying to get through the day.

We’ve been there. That’s why we started this company. We’ve seen firsthand the ability of CBD to transform a life from the crying, hurting, desperate lifestyle to one where you feel like you can truly start living again. That’s our goal for our products: to enable you to “get wild” and allow yourself to experience the true joy that can be found in a full life.

For many of us, the idea of living a life of less pain, be it physical or emotional, can seem far from our reach. In this blog, though, we hope to share our vision with you, and show you how CBD can help give you the tools necessary to transform your life.

In this article, we’ll cover why CBD is important, some of its key benefits, and look at some of its most common uses.

Benefits of CBD

First, before we talk about what it’s used for, let’s talk about some of the benefits of CBD that you do not get with other products.

CBD works with your body naturally. Your body has a system called the endocannabinoid system (or ECS) that naturally produces compounds called cannabinoids to help keep your body in a state of balance. When you have a deficiency in cannabinoids, it can manifest in many ways, including inflammation, pain, decreased immune response, and so on.

CBD works with the cannabinoids you already produce to boost the deficiency and help your body back into a state of balance. Rather than relying on outside chemicals to treat the problem, CBD works naturally with what your body knows best.

CBD treats the root of the problem, not just the symptoms. As we mentioned earlier, having a deficiency in cannabinoids can manifest in a multitude of ways. There are many ways that you can treat these symptoms, including pain relievers, supplements, and other medications, but many of these only masks the problem.

Plus, some can come with harmful side effects. CBD is different. CBD works with your endocannabinoid system to heal your body from the inside out. Rather than just relieving the symptoms, CBD amplifies your body’s natural healing mechanisms and essentially allows your body to heal itself.

That’s why CBD can be life-changing. Instead of relying on consistent medication use to relieve symptoms, CBD can help your body to heal itself so you no longer have any symptoms. And the best part is, it’s all done naturally. There have been very few side effects reported with CBD use, so you don’t have to worry about what it might do to your body in the future.

What is CBD used for?

CBD can be used for a number of reasons including pain, stress, sleeplessness, inflammation, migraines, seizures, weight loss, and more. Because it works with your endocannabinoid system, it has the potential to be able to alleviate a variety of symptoms.

Here we’ll go over the three most common reasons for use of CBD: pain relief, anxiety, and sleep.

CBD for Pain Relief

How does CBD help to relieve pain? The answer is: through your endocannabinoid system. Your endocannabinoid system, or ECS, helps to regulate your body to ensure that it is balanced. In the context of pain management, your ECS helps to regulate the pain response in your body. It does this in two ways.

First, it helps to regulate neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain, also commonly referred to as nerve pain, is pain that comes when your neurons aren’t firing correctly. This nerve pain can manifest as tingling, sharp pains, and even an inability to move certain muscles or limbs.

CBD is believed to help regulate the nervous system and help the neurons fire correctly, reducing the neuropathic pain that many feel on a daily basis.

Second, CBD also helps relieve aches and pains by blocking pain stimulus detection by sensory neurons. This antinociceptive property helps dull the pain felt by your sensory neurons and brings relief.

“Cannabidiol, therefore, represents an attractive option in chronic pain treatment, not only because of its potential efficacy but also because of its limited misuse and diversion potential as well as safety profile.” – Mayo Clinic.

Not only can CBD be as effective as other pain relievers, but because it has fewer side effects and minimal tolerance build-up, it can be a much more attractive option for treating daily pain.

CBD for Stress Relieve

CBD is also believed to have great potential for stress reduction. Research is finding that CBD works with your body to naturally reduce the anticipatory stress that many people feel on a daily basis.

Stress has a lot to do with the natural fear response in your body or the “fight or flight” tendencies. CBD is believed to help your endocannabinoid system to regulate that fear response better so it doesn’t trigger as often, leaving you feeling calmer and ultimately less stressed.

In the same study, researchers found that CBD doesn’t increase stress like medical cannabis sometimes can, it has very few sedative effects, and it has very few potentially harmful side effects, making it a great option to help relieve day-to-day stress.

CBD for Improved Sleep

Similar to its use for stress, CBD can be a great way to calm the body naturally. In addition to this, researchers believe that the endocannabinoid system actually helps to regulate the circadian rhythms (your internal clock) in your body and the amount of sleep that you get.

It’s what controls your personal sleep-wake cycle and helps you get tired at night and gets you up in the morning. When your circadian rhythm is off, it can lead to having a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep or feeling rested in the morning.

Your ECS is believed to be a large component of regulating these sleep-wake cycles. Taking CBD to boost your endocannabinoid system can potentially help to realign the circadian rhythms in your body and help you get a more consistent, restful night’s sleep.

A recent study says that “among individuals with insomnia, results suggested that administration of 160 mg/day of CBD increased total sleep time and decreased the frequency of arousals during the night.”

Not everyone needs quite as much CBD as was used in the study, but these findings show that CBD can be an effective tool in not only helping you to fall asleep but helping you to stay asleep as well, without the grogginess in the morning that some sleep aids give.

Why Choose CBD?

Ultimately, to return to the question of why you might want to choose CBD, our answer is: because it might just be the thing you need to truly feel alive again. It sounds cheesy, but in our many years in the industry we have seen some incredible transformations.

We have seen people who were merely surviving and getting through life who started to actually feel alive again. CBD has the possibility to help remove some of the barriers that we face, and allow you to live the life you’ve always dreamed of.

Plus, CBD is a safe option to try. With very few reported side effects and a wealth of potential benefits, it almost begs the question: Why not just give it a try?

Even better, try our CBD risk-free. Learn more here.

The ultimate guide to CBD

July 2, 2020 by Susanne McDonald Leave a Comment

Buy CBD oil with confidence: pure, potent, and tastes freaking fantastic.

You might have already heard about CBD and how it can help relieve soreness, joint pain, sleep disorders, stress, and many other ailments. Hoping to experience the calming relief CBD offers, you might get stumped pretty early on. “What’s the best CBD oil?” or “how do I buy CBD products that will work for me?” are questions you probably want to get answers to before you pull the trigger on a purchase.

We want you to get the results you need and overcome any roadblocks in your life so you can discover new possibilities, find joy, and get wild.

So, here’s our guide to help you navigate the world of cannabinoids. Let’s look at how CBD works and the factors that contribute to getting the most benefit from CBD.

How does CBD work?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating component of the cannabis plant and has brought about considerable interest among physicians and scientists in recent years. CBD’s powerful benefits come from their ability to interact with your body’s endocannabinoid system to strengthen its function.

Your body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) operates as your universal regulator. This complex cell-signaling system was discovered in the early 1990s and plays a critical role in helping maintain the homeostasis of your body.

It does this by helping to regulate your body processes like appetite, energy, metabolism, mood, sleep, stress, chronic pain, inflammation, immune response, sleep, and motivation (to name a few).

*Endocannabinoid System (ECS) as the universal regulator of body processes.*

How does your Endocannabinoid system function?

The ECS operates with endocannabinoid receptors and endocannabinoids (molecules) made by your body that bind to those receptors. These receptors are mostly found in the central nervous system (CB1 receptors) and your peripheral nervous system (CB2 receptors) and immune cells.

Think of an endocannabinoid receptor and endocannabinoids like a lock and key. An endocannabinoid is a molecule that activates molecular messengers unlocking the endocannabinoid receptor by physically interacting with it.

*Endocannabinoid System. The central regulatory system that affects all biological processes in the human body. CB1 and CB2 Receptors.*

This interaction sends messages to cells, tissues, and organs initiating changes in the cells, tissues, and organs. So when your body’s processes get thrown out of balance, it’s your endocannabinoid system that helps your body return to its proper balance.

Your ECS systems ability to bring balance back to your body largely depends on your body’s ability to produce enough endocannabinoids. When deficiencies occur, your ECS does not function properly, causing your body not to be able to maintain balance and homeostasis with your body.

Your endocannabinoid system consists of endocannabinoids, cannabinoid receptors, other receptors like serotonin, and enzymes that produce and break down endocannabinoids.

Cannabinoid receptors		CB1 receptors found mostly in the brain CB2 receptors found primarily within the immune system.
Endocannabinoids		Cannabinoids produced by your body. Anandamide and 2-AG.
Other receptors Vanilloid Serotonin Adenosine		Your endocannabinoids interact with other receptors to perform important functions. Important for pain modulation or regulation. Integral to mood and stress management. Essential for the sleep-wake cycle.
Enzymes		Produce and break endocannabinoids like FAAH, MAGL, to name a few.

The endocannabinoid system components.

While researchers are still working to discover what deficiencies in the endocannabinoid system (ECS) cause, it is clear that improper ECS function and a lack of equilibrium can cause severe, long-lasting problems – highlighting the importance of supporting your endocannabinoid system.

CBD supports your Endocannabinoid System

One of the best ways you can support your ECS is with CBD. Your body’s endocannabinoid system recognizes and responds to both endocannabinoids produced by the body, as well as the external cannabinoids like cannabidiol (CBD), which is a phytocannabinoid.

CBD’s unique ability to interact with your body’s endocannabinoid system helps amplify your body’s efforts to fortify the health and function of your ECS system, strengthening the whole body.

How CBD exerts its therapeutic impact on a molecular level has yet to be fully understood. That’s because cannabidiol gives rise to many effects through multiple molecular pathways.

Cannabidiol can alter several non-cannabinoid receptors and ion channels in ways that enhance or inhibit the binding of neurotransmitters. This delays them from being taken in by the cell allowing the benefits of these neurotransmitters to last longer.

*The human nervous system at the neuron to neuron level or synaptic transmission. Here, at the cellular or atomic level information transfers via signals and impulses given by neurotransmitters.*

Remarkably, scientific literature has discovered more than 65 molecular targets that CBD affects, ranging from biological to neurological processes, and include stress, appetite, sleep, pain, and perception.

CBD Activates your Endocannabinoid System

Cannabidiol works with and influences the two main endocannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2, which are located throughout your body, and produce a variety of potentially positive outcomes. CBD does not bind directly to either of these receptors, but acts on them indirectly.

CB1 receptors are primarily located within brain cells and the most abundant type of the neurotransmitters in the brain. They can also be found throughout your body in the central nervous system, connective tissue, glands, and organs, although they are not as densely expressed. CB1 receptors help to regulate and control functions like the release of dopamine as well as pain relief.

CB2 receptors are mainly located in the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, immune system, and white blood cells. They help manage inflammation.

*Human Endocannabinoid System CB1 and CB2.*
*CBD or cannabidiol as herbal alternative medicine and chemical therapy.*

Once absorbed by the body, CBD interacts with your body’s endocannabinoid receptors in both CB1 and CB2 receptors, activating your ECS system to produce its own endocannabinoids. CBD also slows down the endocannabinoid breakdown, helping them to stay longer in your body, prolonging the benefits caused by their presence.

These increased endocannabinoids provide additional balancing support to your body processes and regulate functions like appetite, sleep, mood, pain response, and immune response.

How to choose the best CBD

There are a few things to look out for when starting to search for the right CBD products for you.

Look for third party test results for purity and potency

Companies using multi-phase testing at key points in the manufacturing process can verify the CBD’s potency and purity at every stage of the process.

*Laboratory testing CBD oil extraction from the cannabis plant*.

Every bottle should have a full set of 3rd party testing, including current certificates of analysis (COA) on their website to confirm 0.3% THC level in the final product and the cannabinoid profile. Along with 3rd party testing, pharmacokinetic testing confirms the availability of the cannabinoids in the bloodstream.

Company Transparency

Transparent CBD companies can help you make better-informed decisions about the products you are purchasing so you can avoid ineffective or potentially harmful CBD products.

The FDA has taken a hands-off approach to CBD and doesn’t currently regulate the quality or consistency of CBD products. For this reason, the more information available to educate you, the better.

Currently, the only way consumers are able to verify quality, potency, and purity of products they purchase is by confirming the results of third-party lab testing. Make sure the reports includes cannabinoid potency, as well as easy-to-find information on sourcing, extraction, and manufacturing practices.

Also look for companies that include a separate analysis for the cannabinoid profile as well as potential microbial life, mold, heavy metals, herbicides, residual solvents, and insecticides.

CBD Extraction Method

Although there are a variety of ways to extract CBD from hemp, supercritical CO2 extraction produces the purest CBD, without leaving behind anything toxic in the final product. This method also prevents the loss of naturally occurring terpenes and helps ensure great flavor.

*Large drop of CBD on the edge of hemp leaf.*

Full-Spectrum and the Entourage Effect

CBD products vary in their cannabinoid profile, purity, and potency. CBD profiles give you information about the potency and concentration of active cannabinoids. These beneficial trace cannabinoids work together along with terpenes to produce an intensifying physiological effect known as the entourage effect.

In other words, CBD needs the presence of other cannabinoids like CBDV, CBN, and terpenes to amplify the activity of the CBD’s influence on the various biological systems.

*Cannabinoids, a group of chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant that have physical and mental effects when they interact with endocannabinoid receptors in your cells.*

For example, recent studies exploring the medical benefits of terpenes reveal that terpenes appear to help CBD function more efficiently. When combined with cannabinoids, terpenes speed up the absorption of the cannabinoids into the bloodstream, decreasing the time it takes for you to feel relief and healing effects.

Every CBD oil contains different cannabinoids and terpenes, so if a CBD oil does not seem to work for you, it may just indicate you need to keep looking for another CBD oil that works better for your unique endocannabinoid system.

Water-Solubility

Given the many different methods to manufacture CBD, you might be wondering why it would be important to have a water-soluble CBD product. The truth is that the way CBD is manufactured and formulated affects your body’s ability to absorb and use these cannabinoids. Cannabinoids that are formulated to be water-soluble means higher absorption and faster onset of action (aka it works crazy fast!).

Traditional CBD extraction processes usually bond cannabinoids with additional fats and oils before being added to the end product. This oil combination makes it extremely difficult for your body’s cells to absorb the CBD oil.

In addition, when the CBD oil is digested in the digestive system, your body discards the majority of it, leaving only approximately 6~10% in your circulatory system.

CBD oil can only take effect if it can be absorbed by the body and made readily available for your body to use. This requires the CBD molecules to be water-soluble (readily absorbed in the body) and have high bioavailability (easily absorbed at a high rate).

Both of these attributes significantly affect how easily cannabidiol can be absorbed by the body, enter the circulatory system, and reach the desired destination so it can take effect.

Your body is more than 60% water with a water-based bloodstream. When you take an oil-based CBD product, you absorb as little as 6% of the CBD it contains, and end up wasting the rest. For these reasons, regular oil-based CBD products have a significant barrier in being able to deliver its healing effects.

New cutting-edge technologies transform CBD into finer and more water-friendly particles. The proprietary process of nano emulsification involves using ultrasonic waves to exert pressure on the CBD molecules and shatter them into nanoparticles so that they can be absorbed by the body and taken into the cells.

These particles are then mixed with a lipid-based emulsifier that dissolves the CBD prior to being absorbed into the body. This vital emulsifier prepares CBD oil molecules in a manner that allows the incompatible substances of oil and water to combine, creating compatibility with water in the bloodstream. Now water-soluble, these CBD molecules can be readily absorbed.

*CBD oil bottle and green cannabis leaf.*

Pharmacokinetic testing confirms this water-soluble CBD produced with this proprietary process absorbs into the bloodstream at a rate of 91% versus the industry standard of only 6%-10%. It also verifies cannabinoids in the bloodstream after about 15 minutes after taking the CBD oil.

This makes water-soluble hemp products fast-acting and 21 times more efficient than raw CBD oil. With water-soluble CBD products, you will likely absorb more CBD than you would taking an oil-based product.

This means you will get more of what you paid for. The more effective the CBD absorption, the more affordable it is, because you won’t need as much CBD oil to get the relief and results you are looking for.

Taste!

One of the most common responses about unflavored, high-concentration CBD oil is that it has an earthy flavor with a bit of a bitter kick. If you weren’t looking for the relief and healing benefits of CBD, you might not seek out this taste.

Yet many health benefits of taking CBD come from making it part of your daily routine because it allows cannabinoids to build up in the body over time and strengthen your endocannabinoid system. So, if you don’t like the taste, you are less likely to take it regularly.

Most of the time, the taste of a CBD oil depends on the method used to extract the CBD (filtered or purified) and the type of base used to carry it – oil or water.

Base

For best results, use CBD with a water-based carrier for higher absorption and faster onset of action. Oil carriers don’t mix well in the body because your body works to break down oil instead of absorbing it.

Most CBD companies choose an oil-based carrier because it is less expensive to process. However, they compromise you body’s ability to receive the maximum benefit of the CBD.

The base used to carry CBD also contributes to the CBD oil’s taste. CBD with a carrier oil will frequently adopt the flavor of the CBD it’s combined with.

For this reason, paying attention to the carrier base can increase your chances you’ll find CBD tincture that works for you. Here are some of the most common carriers.

Good

Hemp seed oil has a nut-like flavor and one you will probably enjoy if you mix this CBD oil with dressings. However, if you are someone who prefers more subtle flavors, you’ll probably want to start with something else.

Olive oil enhances the earthy flavor and can be overwhelming, particularly when you get lower potency CBD tinctures.

Better

Coconut oil serves as a neutral base with almost no flavor. This means that the natural flavor of the CBD oil will be the predominant taste.

MCT oil has almost no smell or taste and comes with its additional health benefits. It doesn’t alter the natural flavor and goes well with citrus flavors.

Best

Water-based carriers result in better flavoring, so you get the important health benefits, along with it tasting freaking fantastic.

BUT, most importantly, you’ll get higher CBD absorption into your body and faster onset of the benefits.

Look for brands that are water-based, without carrier oils to ensure your CBD that tastes freaking fantastic.

Try CBD Gummies

The newest health-inducing sweet treat, CBD gummies, provide a tasty alternative method of consuming hemp for those who want to avoid the taste of CBD oil altogether. CBD gummies give you a fun, convenient, and approachable way to experience CBD without having to use a tincture or needing a glass of water.

Gummies support a sense of relaxation, healthy joint mobility, and a normal inflammatory response. That’s not all… there are many reasons why CBD gummies can make an ideal choice for you:

Easy to use. You don’t have to keep a close eye on dosage, just eat one or two gummies and you’re good to go. No need for preparation or guesswork, and, best of all, they’re super discrete.

Same relaxation and clarity without the high. This is because hemp-based CBD doesn’t contain the psycho-active component of THC.

Flavorful taste. CBD gummies are created to emulate candy, so they taste like a sweet treat with only a hint of hemp. It’s great for people who hesitate because of hemp’s naturally strong, nutty, earthy flavor.

CBD effects last longer. CBD gummies go through your digestive and circulatory system and are processed over a longer period of time. With CBD nutrients being absorbed at a slower pace, the benefits last longer.

Rich in antioxidants. CBD is known to carry more antioxidants than both vitamin C and E. Antioxidants work as a natural defense to relieve your body’s stress and keep you healthy.

Conclusion

No matter how you choose to take CBD, safety and effectiveness of CBD products starts with pure, high quality hemp plants. Combine this with rigorous 3rd party testing and CO2 supercritical extraction to get the purest highest quality CBD oil products.

Most importantly, make sure you choose a CBD that’s water-soluble with high bioavailability so you can get the important health benefits you need. By knowing what to look for and expect when you buy CBD oil, you’re more likely to find what works for you.

So do your research, experiment with different products, and find out what works best for you, then get wild!

What does CBD feel like?

What CBD does feel like: