It supports the natural immunity of our body, supports the work of the brain, enriches the diet with phytonutrients, and provides the skin with optimal hydration – all this, provided that you do not buy a pig in a poke. We advise you on how to choose a good CBD oil.
CBD in a nutshell
What exactly is CBD? This is one of over 80 cannabinoids that can be found in cannabis. Unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), it has no psychoactive effect and is safe for your body.
There is a reason why CBD products have found their way onto the lips of everyone, especially scientists, in recent years. The list of positive properties of hemp oil is really long. First of all, it helps to meet the body’s needs for healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fats, which support immunity and play a key role in the proper functioning of the brain, enrich our diet with phytonutrients, and CBD-based ointments help restore the skin’s hydration and healthy appearance. In addition, previous studies have shown that it can regulate mood, the level of perceived satisfaction and satisfaction, has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and supports proper sleep.
In addition to full-spectrum CBD oils, the market also includes isolates. How do they differ from each other? The term “full spectrum” is used when an oil contains more substances than just the cannabinoid CBD. The composition of full spectrum CBD products includes additional cannabinoids such as CBG, CBDA, CBN, CBC, trace amounts of THC (less than 0,2%), as well as terpenes and flavonoids. This is extremely important because of the synergy or entourage effect, which is the phenomenon by which cannabinoids and terpenes become more active when they occur together. On the other hand, isolates contain only one cannabinoid CBD, and the isolated CBD does not support our diet as well as when it is combined with other phytonutrients.
How Do I Pick a Good CBD Oil?
Contrary to appearances, it is not that simple, especially since the Polish cannabis market is developing at a dizzying pace, and the wide selection of products (different price shelves, forms, flavors, concentrations) can make many consumers dizzy. To make it easier for you to make an informed choice, we have prepared some tips for you.
- Color, texture and smell
First of all, it’s the color, texture and smell that count – good CBD hemp oil has a color from dark green, through dark brown, to almost black, with a characteristic earthy smell and a liquid, slightly greasy consistency. It should be stored in a dark, sealed glass container. Plastic, transparent bottles expose the product to its properties.
- Extraction method
The second thing you should pay attention to is the oil extraction method. There are several methods of extracting CBD from hemp: Olive Oil Extraction, Dry Ice Extraction, Solvent Extraction, Supercritical CO2 Extraction. The last of them, requiring specialized equipment, does not interfere with the biological composition of cannabis and allows you to maintain all its properties, which is extremely important in the supplementation process.
- Certification
Another determinant of a good CBD oil is a certificate confirming the quality of the product. But be careful! The mere possession of the appropriate document does not prove anything. The certificate must meet certain conditions, i.e. it must be issued by an institute independent of the brand, signed by the person performing the analysis and, very importantly, it should be made public on the manufacturer’s website. The most important thing, however, is what is in it, i.e. the data on the level of phytocannabinoids.
- The price of the oil
We all know that quality costs money, so the CBD oil price much lower than the average on the market should raise your suspicions. It may prove that the product has not been tested by independent laboratories and is not certified, the cultivation of hemp is not organic, hemp oil is obtained by a cheaper extraction method or is simply an isolate, not full-spectrum CBD oil. There is no point in deluding that cheap hemp oil will be as effective as oil at a much higher price, which is a derivative of a responsible production process and the quality of the raw material.
● Manufacturer and feedback
One more tip when choosing CBD oil can be the opinions of other customers posted on portals, where the administration supervises the reviewing process. One of such portals is Trustpilot, a platform that connects companies and consumers to build trust and inspire cooperation.
Royal quality …
Attention to high quality is the basis of Hempking’s philosophy, which regularly subjects each product to independent testing, as evidenced by all the published certificates. CBD oils are tested in five ways:
- on the concentration of phytonutrients, which gives consumers confidence that they are paying for the right concentration,
- for the presence of heavy metals,
- for the presence of yeast, mold and pesticides, which guarantees the safety of the product,
- on the content of terpenes.
Hempking CBD oils are produced using the supercritical CO2 extraction method, which ensures a strong and clean extract, and the hemp from which they are produced comes from natural and safe crops.
In addition to hemp oils of various concentrations (1%, 5%, 10%, 15%), the brand’s offer also includes CBD capsules, CBD Hash, hemp food, CBD pastes, vaporizers, CBD crystals and natural hemp cosmetics with CBD that perfectly they will prove useful in everyday skin care.
How to use CBD oils?
You already know how to choose a good quality oil, so it’s time for a short instruction manual. The most important rule every rookie should take to heart is: hurry up slowly. So start with low concentration oils in a small amount. At the beginning, one or two drops of the oil is enough if you consume it three times a day, for example in the morning, at noon and in the evening. Depending on your needs, you can increase your portion. However, remember not to exceed the recommended servings of the supplement. If you feel that CBD oil is not working for you, reduce the amount you take or discontinue using it.
Finally, remember that you need to properly prepare for CBD supplementation, i.e. take care of all possible aspects that may contribute to the proper functioning of the body. If you lead an unhealthy lifestyle, do not shy away from stimulants, and your diet is dominated by processed foods, the best dietary supplements, even hemp, will not be able to help you. Parasitic infections, disturbed intestinal flora, or low stomach acid can also prevent you from benefiting from CBD supplementation.
* Remember that dietary supplements cannot be used as a substitute (replacement) for a varied diet. Nor can they be used as substitutes for drugs.