It’s almost impossible not to have noticed CBD’s boom in popularity in recent years. Countless people seem to be trying it, touting personal anecdotes about how it helps with pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.
Is it simply a fad, or is CBD here to stay, and worth trying out for yourself? While admittedly much more research is necessary (though it’s definitely beneficial for some forms of epilepsy), the evidence that does exist is promising.
What kind of CBD product should you try, though? CBD does not induce a high, which is probably part of the reason you are intrigued by it—especially if you are a person who typically steers clear of marijuana—so the kind of product simply depends on your personal preferences. Gummies are a good place to start: many CBD products carry an earthy taste due to the hemp it’s extracted from, but gummies are often flavorful, easy to ingest, and inconspicuous if you want to carry a bottle around with you during the day and take them as necessary.
It’s important to be cautious when buying CBD because the industry is largely unregulated—you don’t want to do business with a company that does not hold itself to high standards. Here are a few of the best CBD reputable gummies that are worth checking out:
Verma Farms
Verma Farms carries multiple delicious flavors of CBD gummies, including Maui Melon, Peachy Pau Hana, and Blueberry Wave. Verma sources its cannabidiol from hemp grown in the United States and publishes its products’ Certificate of Analysis online (for those unaware, any CBD company worthy of your business has its products tested with third party labs for factors like purity and potency. The results are compiled into a COA, which should be made easily accessible for you. It’s a bad sign if one is not readily available on a retailer’s website). Bottles come with 21-25 individual gummies that contain 10-21 mg of CBD each.
Balance CBD
Balance CBD packages come smaller (with 10 a count of 10), but its gummies are high quality: they are free of sweeteners, preservatives, allergens, gluten, animal products, and artificial colors. Its products are also created in the US—while hemp sourced from overseas can be fine, some US states like Colorado, Kentucky, and Washington practice higher-standard hemp farming to ensure crops’ purity. Balance’s gummies contain either 10 or 25 mg of CBD per candy.
PureKana
PureKana only offers one kind of gummy, but it’s a good one with 25 mg per gummy and made from hemp grown in Kentucky. PureKana is committed to using organic ingredients, so you don’t have to worry about stray fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides sneaking their way into its products. Its gummies are also completely free of animal products, so practicing vegans can enjoy PureKana and reap the benefits of cannabidiol with a clear conscience.
Lord Jones
Lord Jones is a top-notch brand that provides gummies and chews in exciting flavors like green apple, black currant, dark chocolate espresso, and blood orange. Many of Lord Jones’s flavors are limited editions, though, so while it’s exciting to see what new flavors the company concocts next (if you’re a regular customer, there’s always fresh things to try), you need to act quickly before a flavor that sounds appealing to you finishes its run. Lord Jones is also big on presentation; its gummies come in finely designed, gold-lined boxes. Mandy Moore has previously mentioned her use of Lord Jones CBD oil, so maybe their gummies are worth a try?
Sunday Scaries
Sunday Scaries gummies contain lower doses of CBD (10 mg), but the company includes other healthy ingredients, including vitamin B12 and vitamin D3 (which is intended to boost your immune system). Sunday Scaries sources its hemp from the US and posts its COAs online, and it offers monthly subscription options.
Proleve Fruit Chews
If you’re looking for more CBD in a bottle and per gummy, Proleve Fruit Chews might be for you. Proleve offers bottles of 30 edibles with either 25 or as much as 50 mg each, delivering a potent experience. Some people require a higher concentration to feel CBD’s effects (which is related to their endocannabinoid system; the network of receptors, enzymes, and neurotransmitters that help the body maintain homeostasis), though it’s wise to start with a low dosage and work upward until an ideal level is reached.
There are countless brands of CBD gummies on the market, so it’s critical to conduct thorough research into which products are right for you based on what your doctor says, dosage, flavor, certificates of analysis, and your budget. There is likely a brand out there for you, though, so happy hunting!
