How to Find a Reliable CBD Product
Have you been searching for the right CBD brand? There are so many companies out there, it can be hard to decide. Thankfully, there are some points you can consider when you’re trying to determine if a CBD product is reliable. Learn more about what you should be looking for in a trusted brand of CBD.
Where Does Your CBD Come From?
CBD is often sourced from industrial hemp, but you may want to consider where the industrial hemp was grown so you can determine that safe agricultural procedures were used during the growing process. You might think this sounds a little too involved just to find trusted CBD brands, but it’s a really important aspect!
Hemp is known as a bioaccumulator, meaning it soaks up everything found in the soil where it’s planted. That can include pesticides, heavy metals, and other things you just don’t want in your body. As best practice, you should be looking for CBD products that are made using domestically-sourced hemp. Often, hemp grown within the United States contains less harmful byproducts than internationally grown hemp due to farming regulations.
What’s the CBD Extraction Process?
In addition to buying a CBD brand that uses domestically-sourced hemp, you should also be looking into what their CBD extraction process is like. The safest and most non-toxic method is the CO2 extraction process. This process uses high-pressure carbon dioxide gas to extract CBD instead of toxic chemicals like butane or ethanol.
When buying CBD products, check the labels or product descriptions to see whether they use a CO2 extraction process or another method that utilizes harmful chemicals. Trusted CBD brands often opt for the extraction process that uses CO2 to keep their products pure and their customers safe.
Is Your CBD Product Lab Tested?
Reliable CBD brands will always get their products tested for potency and purity by a certified third-party lab. In fact, some brands will subject their products to testing not just once but two or three times throughout the production process! Doing so ensures that the product not only contains the promised CBD amount but is safe for consumers to use.
CBD manufacturers who adhere to third-party lab testing will also make lab test results readily accessible. A good way to find out whether or not a product in question received lab testing is to check the label. Per industry regulations, a QR code or web address should redirect you to a web page showcasing the lab test results of your specific product.
Is Your CBD Made By a Trusted Brand?
How can you know whether you’re purchasing products from one the most trusted CBD brands? Start with checking into whether they use domestically-sourced hemp and the CO2 extraction process. Then, check to see if the products were lab tested and if the results are available to you. Beyond that, you can get a good idea about customer satisfaction by reading CBD reviews.
As you shop around, check out the CBD reviews left by customers. Read through at least five reviews. Don’t skip the bad reviews and be sure to be discerning when you’re reading good reviews. Either way, CBD reviews can be a great way to learn more about what real customers think about their purchases.
Is CBD Safe?
Overall, research has shown that CBD is safe, but the level of safety is often more about who manufactures it. States with legalized CBD for medical use often have higher standards for the production of CBD products, so check whether it’s legal in your state.
For your safety, it’s always recommended that you consult with a medical professional before introducing any treatment into your regimen – including CBD. Consulting a professional can make sure that using CBD won’t adversely impact any other medications you’re taking or negatively impact any medical conditions you already have. Your doctor may even suggest a specific type of CBD product over another, depending on your personal needs.
Reliable and Trusted
Once you find the right brand for you, make yourself a repeat customer. Try to stick with the same products for a while to ensure you’re testing their benefits properly. It’s likely that with the right research, you can find a brand you like. Once you do find a brand you like, try out some variations of their products to see what types work best for you.
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