CBD Edibles
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CBD Edibles
Within the CBD world, you have many, many options on how to consume your CBD. This can make your life much easier and more pleasant when it comes to CBD, as you have a slew of options to choose from. However, all of these options can be confusing: What's the best way to consume CBD, and what works best for you?
Thankfully, there are plenty of options, and this guide will give you a better understanding of what CBD works best for you.
Top Types of Edibles
Capsules
Capsules are just what they sound like: CBD is distilled and put into a capsule form that you can then swallow. This is a "no fuss" method of getting CBD: You simply take the compound like you would any other pill or vitamin.
Gummies
CBD Gummies are arguably the most popular type of CBD edible that exists on the market today. As the name implies, the CBD is loaded into a gummy-like form, making it easy for you to simply enjoy a CBD snack. You take however many gummies you want in order to get the CBD dosage you are looking for.
CBD Oil
CBD Oil is another very popular way of consuming CBD. It is often not thought of as a CBD edible, but this is an error, as CBD oil can absolutely be consumed as an oil.
On the one hand, CBD oil can be flavored and taken sublingually, meaning absorbed under the tongue. This allows for CBD to immediately reach your bloodstream and enhances the speed at which you will feel the impact of CBD. However, some prefer to add CBD oil to a food or drink, then consume it that way.
Benefits of CBD Edibles
A variety of ongoing research has found many potential benefits of CBD edibles and other forms of CBD. These include:
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The potential to reduce anxiety and specifically address multiple types of anxiety, including OCD, performance anxiety, PTSD, and social anxiety.
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Other studies have made similar potential findings in the area of depression.
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CBD may also be able to help people sleep better.
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Pain reduction over a variety of different types of pain, including arthritis, nerve pain, cancer treatments, and multiple sclerosis.
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A variety of potential skin benefits, including reducing acne, rosacea, eczema, and more.
All of these benefits can be found with CBD edibles. However, like anything else, you should check with your doctor and make sure that your body is able to take CBD and that there are no concerns about CBD and other medications that you are taking.
Side Effects of CBD Edibles
When it comes to CBD side effects, there is generally good news. Studies by a variety of organizations, including the World Health Organization, have noted that CBD is relatively safe and should not be regarded as a psychoactive substance. It also noted that the side effects caused by the compound are usually minimal and well-tolerated in humans.
However, there are common side effects when it comes to CBD edibles. These include dry mouth, upset stomach, reduced appetite, tiredness, and lightheadedness. Experiencing these is relatively normal, and you should be prepared to manage them, particularly the first time you try CBD.
How Long Do CBD Edibles Typically Last
This answer depends on a variety of factors, including:
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The dosage of the CBD edibles that you take.
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Your previous experience with CBD or cannabis products.
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Your weight, height, and how quickly you digest things in general.
Estimates tend to vary, but the answer is likely no more than a day and potentially as light as a few hours. Everyone's body works differently, and you should make sure to pay attention to how long you feel the effects of CBD edibles when you first try them.
Dosage for CBD Edibles
Like everything else when it comes to CBD, the dosage for CBD edibles tends to vary. At Eden's Herbals, we sell gummies of 500, 1000, and 1200mg. As you can imagine, a stronger dosage will give you a more potent high. It may also magnify the side effects that you feel, particularly if you have never had CBD before. As such, you may want to consider starting with a lower dosage and making sure that the side effects are manageable. You can then slowly increase the dosage from there.
Buying CBD Edibles
You have many options for buying CBD edibles. However, there are a few broad considerations to keep in mind.
First, do your homework on any vendor. Search for a consumer's experience with them, and make sure that people have found them to be positive, honest, and more interested in your well-being than simply making a sale.
Second, talk with your doctor before buying any CBD. As noted above, there are some people who take medications that may negatively interact with CBD, and you should speak with your doctor before trying CBD. This is not because CBD is inherently dangerous: It is simply because you should do this before trying any new supplement, including CBD.
Finally, make sure that any CBD vendor has a Certificate of Analysis for all of their CBD products. This Certificate is proof from a third-party about what is in the specific batch of CBD you are taking. This helps to ensure that the vendor is being honest with what is in their product and confirms that their marketing matches reality.
Where to Buy them
Since the legalization of CBD, there has been an explosion of options about where someone can actually buy CBD. Generally speaking, there are two options:
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Buying the CBD from a brick-and-mortar store. Many specialty CBD stores exist that have in-depth knowledge. However, it can be harder to confirm the authenticity of the CBD sold inside, and this is important, as you should always take time to research whether or not a CBD product being sold is legitimate, has good reviews, and has a certificate of analysis.
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Buying CBD online from any number of specialty websites and stores. Again, you should always take the time to research possible options and confirm that the CBD being sold to you contains everything that it claims to.
There's an important question asked in the CBD world: What about Amazon? The website sells everything, right? Well, not CBD. In theory, Amazon has a ban on the sale of CBD products and doesn't allow it to be sold. That hasn't stopped many third-party vendors from selling CBD on Amazon, but buying a product off of a website that bans it probably isn't the best idea.
Buy online from Eden's Herbals
If you are looking for a world-class online CBD vendor, check out Eden's Herbals. We offer a range of CBD products that are lap-tested and quality ensured, and all at a reasonable price. We also have a slew of different CBD products that are sure to fit your needs.