Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the fastest-growing consumer categories of recent years, and with so much buzz it is easy to pick a product blindly. A little knowledge goes a long way in saving time and money and getting a product you will be happy with. Here are the most important factors to consider when buying CBD products.
CBD Content
The amount of CBD per serving is the first thing to check. It should be clearly stated on the label in milligrams. If you are new to CBD, a lower-strength product is a sensible starting point, and you should always follow the usage guidance on the packaging rather than exceeding it.
Source
Be clear about where the hemp comes from. A genuine seller will be transparent about their sourcing and harvesting. The better the quality of the hemp, the better the CBD. At GOGO Green Organics, our CBD comes from organically grown hemp, and we publish details of our sourcing and testing.
Lab Reports
Third-party lab testing is the only way to know that a product contains the CBD stated on the label and has been screened for contaminants such as pesticides and heavy metals. Look for a Certificate of Analysis for every batch. Ours are published on our Lab Reports page.
Other Ingredients
Many people focus on the CBD and overlook everything else in the product. A good CBD product uses high-quality ingredients throughout: for example, CBD blended into MCT (coconut) carrier oil makes a clean, pleasant oil, and gummies should use natural flavours and colours rather than artificial ones.
Read the Label Carefully
Not every hemp-derived product contains CBD. Hemp seed oil and cannabis sativa seed oil are nutritious ingredients, but they contain little or no CBD. A CBD product will state its CBD content clearly, so read the fine print to make sure you are buying what you think you are.
Shop With Confidence
Bring your search for high-quality CBD products to an end with GOGO Green Organics. We are transparent about our sources and our testing, and our online store makes the shopping experience simple. Browse the range.
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