What To Look For In CBD Products

The CBD (Cannabidiol) market has exploded in recent years and is ever-growing. With the influx of new companies, products, and services built around the potential benefits of CBD, we decided to write a brief guide to help you navigate your shopping cart like a pro. As a small business who cares deeply for our consumers, we prepared this list of things to look out for when buying CBD to help you avoid being taken advantage of in this emerging industry. Here is what you need to know when buying CBD products online or offline!

Sourcing

Where your CBD product comes from is one of the most important factors to consider. We’re not just talking who is selling the product but rather where the natural ingredients for the product come from. Where CBD is sourced from has a huge impact on its quality and effectiveness. For example, the danger of hyperaccumulation is just one of numerous reasons why it is important to know where your CBD comes from and how the hemp is being grown. Hyperaccumulation is how some plants, such as hemp, absorb high concentrations of metal found in the water or soil where the plant is growing. Hence the environment and conditions of where CBD is sourced from is such an important factor to consider.

We recommend that you look for CBD products that come from high quality industrial hemp. Industrial hemp tends to be safer because of regulated growing conditions, but of course, that does not mean all industrial hemp is the same. Look for high quality hemp from brands that work with only the best experienced farmers who follow sustainable, safe, and environmentally-friendly practices.

Pay attention to the source and quality of hemp where your CBD is extracted from. By doing so you can avoid unintentionally consuming harmful residual toxins and pesticides that could potentially come from hemp grown in low quality conditions.

Potency

CBD products can be confusing and appear ambiguous because the total amount of CBD is often labeled on the front rather than the serving size. Typically you’ll find more detailed serving size information on the nutrition label on the back or side of the product. As of now, because CBD does not have FDA status, recommended serving sizes on labels may not always be scientifically proven or be effective. Most CBD brands recommend that you start with a small serving size and gradually increase (if necessary) until you find a sweet spot. Listen to your body because it knows best.

Be aware of how much CBD is contained in each single serving while not confusing yourself with the total CBD of all servings. By being aware of these numbers you can 1. Avoid paying more than you should for X amount of CBD. 2. Accurately track how much CBD you need for your body’s individualized sweet spot.

Lab Tests

In an emerging market and upstart industry like CBD, you need to be wary of companies cutting corners to merely profiteer during this early growth period. As an early adopter of CBD, you can rely on lab tests to make sure the CBD you are buying actually contains CBD. Companies such as Hemp Bombs and Nature’s Script make their lab tests readily available to the public in order to gain trust and win confidence. Their lab tests are performed by third parties to avoid bias or rigging, and they provide a detailed overview of all the chemicals that are included in their products. Good brands and responsible companies should be refreshing lab tests every few months to ensure their product is safe for consumer consumption. Expiration dates of lab tests are one way to make sure the brand you are looking at is trustworthy.

Check out lab tests to make sure for yourself. Some companies like Hemp Bombs and Nature’s Script make their tests readily available whereas others do not, but even if they do not have them online, you can always make a request to see them.

Choosing the CBD That’s Right For You

Here at Dank Treasures we do our best to stock our inventory with only the best CBD brands. We do our research to make sure the products we sell are products you can trust. But at the end of the day, of course, it is your choice to make for yourself. Only you can choose the right CBD for you. The tips in this article will help you make an informed decision. Before you buy CBD, you should make sure the brand you purchase from is following the best practices.

Be on the look out for:

• The source and quality of hemp
• Proper CBD extraction methods
• Verifiable chemical lab tests