Easy to follow Beginner’s Guide to Buying CBD
Cannabidiol or CBD has been quite successful in alleviating anxiety, pain and certain cases of inflammation as well, in the recent decade. Owing to its exclusive benefits, more and more people are getting persuaded to use the same.
However, the market is a wonderful place, which if not explored properly, may lead you to the wrong shop and eventually end up buying the wrong product for you.
Hence this guide will help you to get through the hassle
Disclaimer- Be sure to see your doctor before you start any CBD regiment. Consult your doctor or heath professional first. We are not health professionals and do not claim to be.
#1 – How to identify high-quality CBD?
Making a purchase of something that you are not aware of in the first place, can be quite troublesome. Additionally, it is also natural that you would want the best-quality products for yourself.
● Therefore, the foremost thing that you can do is check for the past user
reviews and test results. Non-GMO or natural hemp make the best CBD and
hence advisable for regular use [12].
● You can check for the COA of the particular product and see if it adheres to the scientific standards of manufacturing, ISO 17025 [1].
● You can also search for the dosage amount mentioned on the product. It is advisable to opt for lower doses initially, say 10mg in every dose [11].
● Another remarkable feature of high-quality CBD is its ‘zero-high’
characteristics. These do their work effectively without getting you stoned.
Having prior knowledge of the product yourself makes it easier in selecting the right product.
#2 – How to check for the authenticity of the CBD oil?
As already mentioned, the market is a mysterious place. You will never know where you will land up if you do not keep your senses open. Duplicates or look-alikes of almost every product is available in the market now, and at a lower price, which greatly attracts the customers.
Therefore, if you are looking for a genuine product, then the following points will help you in obtaining the same.
● A rigorous test on many individuals has shown that products made from
hemp are most effective and safe. US Hemp Authority is one such
organization that conducts tests on the manufactured products and then
labels them accordingly [2]. So, check for this label first, when you initiate a
purchase.
● The next important thing you must check for is the presence of any toxic
substances and/or contaminants such as heavy metals, fungi, molds, etc,
additives like DXM or Dextromethorphan which have dangerous
consequences [4].
● The method of extraction is yet another feature that proves the
authenticity of CBD oil. The presence of any insolvent substances in the
extraction might not be appropriate [9].
● Third-party testing of cannabidiol in the laboratories can also be
performed. These authorities are certified under the US Consumer Product
Safety Commission, and hence are trustworthy.
It should be kept in mind that the actual extraction of the CBD oil is not carried out from the hemp seeds but from other parts of the plant [3].
#3 – Should there be a label to check for?
Labels such as 100% natural are attractive and catch the user’s attention greatly. While it is mostly done to promote a particular product, however, in certain instances, there are a few labels that are signs of authenticity and trust [8].
As a result, these labels need to be identified properly, when you buy the
Cannabidiol.
● The label should include the date of manufacturing along with the duration of best use.
● It should contain details of the ingredients or substances present in the oil. ● Hempseed oil must be avoided as it is not the best kind of oil that you
would like to use. ● It should also have a label of certification from the government that will prove its authenticity [2].
● The label may mention the best dosage too as a user’s initial guide.
Indeed there should be a label on the CBD oil for facilitating the effective purchase. 
#4 – Things to look for before making the purchase
The market is almost filled to its brim with a lot of similar products and their producers claim to sell the best of them all. As a result, the consumers on the other end get trapped in the mayhem [7].
The following points are some of the essential things that you should definitely look for.
● Common misconception: Most people think it is the hemp seeds that produce the oil, but it is not at all so.
Look out for the same and do not buy if the extraction process involves hemp seeds [5]. In that case, be rest assured that the product is not authentic.
● Third-party test reports
Check for test results on the description of the product [1]. It will give you an insight into the ingredients of the oil, and you can make your choice likewise.
● Extraction method It is preferable to go for the oils that implement the CO2 extraction method [5].
This method gives out the best quality of CBD oil, which is very effective for the human body.
● Potency
Look out for the same and do not buy if the extraction process involves hemp seeds [5]. In that case, be rest assured that the product is not authentic.
● Third-party test reports
Check for test results on the description of the product [1]. It will give you an insight into the ingredients of the oil, and you can make your choice likewise.
● Extraction method
It is preferable to go for the oils that implement the CO2 extraction method [5]. This method gives out the best quality of CBD oil, which is very effective for the human body.
● Potency Another significant thing that you need to look for is the content of THC in the oil. It is usually mentioned in the product. A relatively low THC content (<0.3% according to FDA norms) is preferred for the human body, though [1].
Hence, it is sensible to prioritize your needs and then look for the same when you go out to buy the Cannabidiol.
#5 – How to differentiate between CBD for humans and dogs?
Although CBD oil is no differently produced for dogs as for humans, there are certain additions made in case CBD oils meant for dogs [6].
● Firstly, the oils for dogs are usually flavored in order to attract their taste
buds and be more appealing to them.
● Secondly, the oils use a supplement of cod liver oil which is absent in
Cannabidiol for humans. The supplement is added to enhance its
effectiveness on dogs [10].
● Another difference between the two is the dosage. The amount of dose is
different for both humans and dogs. It is quite distinctly mentioned in the
packaging label too.
Basically, the CBD oil for a human can also be given to the dogs, with prior
consultation to the doctor, though for better results.
Conclusion With the right information in hand, you can definitely get the right product for you.
And with so many variants of CBD oil in the market, it is obviously satisfactory if you could tell the difference between a quality product and a fake product, all by yourself.
This article undoubtedly saves you a lot of research and gives you just the right information that you need to know before you step out to buy your Cannabidiol.
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