Day: January 16, 2021

Supplements

Factors to Consider When Shopping for CBD

The CBD industry has been growing rapidly in recent years. With the demand for this supplement increasing, some unscrupulous traders are out to make a kill. This means that anyone shopping for CBD should be aware that not all CBD products are cut from the same cloth. While it is not always easy for a consumer to determine which brands are genuine, you can always tell with adequate research. That said, here are some important factors to consider when choosing CBD brands.  

Source of Hemp

Always make sure you go for a product that has been produced with quality ingredients. This is particularly important for CBD, considering that the hemp plant absorbs practically everything from the ground where it is cultivated. You cannot tell what the growing environment was like by just reading through the label. In light of this, it might be best if you ensure that the help was grown by a certified farm for the highest quality standards.

Manufacturing

Looking at the relatively young age of the CBD industry, this industry happens to be largely unregulated. And this means that the CBD brands you come across out there are produced using diverse extraction methods. Some inferior brands resort to using inferior extraction methods. To be safe from the effects of inferior manufacturing, make sure you know the method used. Your brand choice should be extracted using either ethanol or supercritical CO2.

Amount of THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, simply THC, is present in both the cannabis and hemp plants. This compound is responsible for making one feel ‘high’ after consuming weed. It is worth noting that hemp plants do not contain as much THC as marijuana. It is also worth noting the concentration levels also depend on the way the product is manufactured. When looking through the label or review, it is advisable that you only limit your choice to brands that have THC concentrations of not more than 0.3%.

Third-Party Lab Results

Any reputable brand will always seek the opinion of a third-party lab. This independent lab should test the product and ascertain that all claims are true. Some brands will have these results on their websites, others on the label, and some in both. If you have trouble getting these results, you always turn to reviews and see what other users have to say about the brand.…

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