So, you've decided to give CBD oil a try. Maybe you're seeking relief for a serious condition or maybe you just want to improve the quality of your sleep. You could have even tried a CBD product in the past, but found it did not meet your needs. Regardless of your situation, if you've identified that CBD is something that could positively change your life, the critical next step is to find quality products that most effectively meets your needs.
The CBD market is booming and new companies are opening up shop every day. You'll find everything from respectable brands selling high quality, high-value products to scammers selling synthetic, overpriced crap. As a new consumer, this makes picking the right brand very important and extremely tricky at the same time.
CBD products are special because each product that contains hemp extract comes from a particular plant that contains unique chemical compounds that are only found in the make up of that particular plant source.
The over simplification of CBD has caused many people to believe that all hemp-derived products contain the same hemp-derived ingredients. This unfortunate misunderstanding has lead people to also believe that any CBD product on the market will provide the same therapeutic benefit as the next. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth and this misinformation has lead to many unsuccessful experiences when using CBD.
The truth is that the hemp oil that is extracted from a cannabis plant produces the cannabidiol (CBD) content along with a wide range of additional cannabis compounds that provide synergistic benefits. Isolated CBD has different benefits than a full-spectrum or broad spectrum product.
The benefits of CBD is influenced by two primary factors:
The quality of the soil and the strain of the hemp plant.
The extraction and processing methods used to create the hemp extract.
It is important to understand these factors because they possess a massive impact on the effectiveness of the end product. No two CBD products are alike. The benefits come from the source. So, what works for one person may not produce the same benefits for another.
The hemp source is very important when it comes to producing an effective CBD product. The source plant material also needs to be free of harmful chemicals, pesticides, molds, and other contaminants so that the end product is clean.
Reputable companies will publicly provide the following information about their hemp source:
Grow Location - Where in the world was the hemp grown?
Growing Practices - Organic, GMO-free, pesticide-free etc.
Extraction Method(s) - How was the hemp oil extracted?
Manufacturing Processes - Was this brand's product line made in facilities observing good manufacturing practices?
Currently the CBD industry is unregulated meaning there are no regulations over the screening of the contents of any product. Luckily, industry-leading brands began the process of lab testing their products and providing the reports for consumer review. This is the only way to verify the contents of the hemp extraction that makes its way into these products.
Article Written By: Gaia Health & Beauty
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