What are CBD Gummies?
In short, CBD gummies are exactly what you would imagine; gummies infused with various extracts derived from the hemp plant. CBD gummies come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: Cannabinoid content. The Extract style can vary from Full spectrum (containing all cannabinoids), broad spectrum (usually THC removed) or isolate (usually only CBD). Unlike traditional CBD oils that are administered sublingually , CBD gummies are directly ingested and absorbed through your stomach/gut where the cannabinoids are then passed into the blood stream and functional used by your body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS).
What effects do you get when consuming CBD gummies?
CBD gummies offer much of the same benefits as other CBD products. Many users report a sense of calm, and relaxation that may aid with sleep as a result. Dose is a very important consideration when choosing your gummies as each ailment can require a different effective dose. Biological variables such as weight, height, and even gender can play a role in determining the effective dose and the resulting effect.
Will CBD Gummies get me high?
Unlike their THC counterpart, CBD gummies won’t get you high, although some of these products are promoted as a natural way to relax or lower anxiety. Research suggests that CBD can reduce some symptoms of anxiety and depression. This is still not equivalent to the high THC causes. Even if your chosen gummies might have a little THC in them, to be legal, they must contain less than 0.2% THC or 1mg per packaged container. At these levels you still wont experience a high from them.
Can I drive while taking CBD gummies?
So it’s legal, and won’t get me high, but is it safe to drive you might be wondering? As previously discussed, CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, meaning it is not intoxicating and does not make you drowsy. After taking CBD, you can safely drive, exercise or operate heavy machinery. A rule of thumb for any medication or supplement, however, is to not drive within a few hours of taking CBD for the first time. This allows you to figure out how your body reacts to CBD and observe whether any side effects could potentially affect your focus, concentration and, therefore, your ability to drive.
Our recommended CBD gummies brands
Here at Nature’s Alternative, we’re very picky about what brands we choose to sell. To qualify for a spot on our shelves, the gummies must meet a strict set of criteria, the most notable of which are: taste, effectiveness, and the availability of third part lab reports to prove the levels of CBD stated on the pack are correct. For every one exceptional brand, there are ten others that are sub-par, ineffective brands, often deceiving customers with exaggerated CBD content all while promising you the world. Our vetting process ensures only the best of the best grace our doors and get passed onto our valuable customers! With that in mind, here’s our top 3 picks:
Orange County CBD
Orange county are probably the biggest name in the CBD gummy game, born in 2019 after two friends took a revolutionary trip to the Golden State, California. After the development, production and launch of their brand, they have since become an international powerhouse, taking the CBD world by storm. Providing a wide variety of products, Orange County CBD have become renowned for their extensive range of delicious CBD gummies including Strawberry, cherry and mixed cubes in a variety of strengths from 200mg grab bags, right up to 4800mg larger tubs.
Goodrays CBD
Goodrays are relative latecomers into the CBD industry and originally capitalised on the emerging CBD drinks market. In recent months however, they have ventured into the edible side of CBD with their new range of Goodrays CBD gummies. Goodrays CBD Gummies are designed to help you relax and unwind at any place or any time. Convenient, delicious and all-natural, featuring an all-star cast of flavours such as Mango, Raspberry, Lemon-Lime & Strawberry, each gummy contains 25mg of the highest quality Colorado-grown CBD.
Vitality CBD
Vitaliy CBD are another well trusted source for all things CBD and have dominated the UK market for many years with their incredible range of sports focused sublingual oils such as Relax, Boost and Recover. In terms of edibles, they have opted for quality over quantity. Each gummy bear has 5mg of broad spectrum CBD, allowing for easier incremental dosing and flexibility, a fantastic option for anyone just dipping their toes into the world of CBD and don’t want to spend too much, but still want to get an idea of what CBD can do.
Do CBD gummies have any side effects?
Apart from the risk of eating them all in one go because of how delicious they are, CBD gummies carry the same extremely low risk of reaction as most other CBD products do with fatigue, drowsiness, dry mouth and changes in appetite being the most common, although still very rare. As with any new supplement, its best to take a small dose initially and wait a few hours to see how your body reacts and then continue to increase to a more substantial dose once you are confident enough to do so.
What are the benefits of CBD gummies over other products?
The most obvious benefit of CBD gummies is their taste, compared to CBD oil for example, gummies are an obvious choice if a negative taste is something that can put you off sticking to a daily CBD oil routine. Another major benefit is how discrete they are. Not everyone can just pull out a bottle of CBD oil halfway through their working day so gummies offer a convenient way to get your dose without the rest of the office knowing.
What are the negatives of CBD gummies over other products?
Although CBD gummies are a really popular choice in both Ireland and UK, they do have a few drawbacks; some can be a little higher than the average cost per mg of CBD content compared to sublingual or topical products for example, but that can be expected as you are paying for the gummies themselves, as well as the CBD extract within them. For most, this is a small price to pay and the positives outweigh the negatives. The pre-dosed nature of gummies, can also make it a little trickier to find your dosage ‘sweet spot’ with CBD capsules sharing a similar problem.
Want to know more about CBD?
If you have enjoyed this article and would like to learn some more top tips on using CBD check out our handy Beginners guide to dosing CBD.
Contact Nature’s Alternatives team of expert advisors:
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Written by Kyle McAteer
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