Finding quality CBD oil can be tough. Even the best-known brands often cut corners that lead to low-quality products. That’s why we made this quick checklist for you to find the best CBD oil.
Here’s what to look for in the best CBD oil:
Full Spectrum
For consumers looking for the most effective CBD oil, choosing one that contains THC is critical, which is what ‘full spectrum’ means.1 Without THC, your CBD products won’t provide nearly as much benefit. That’s because of the “entourage effect,” which is the term used to describe all of the cannabinoids working together as a team.
Flower-Only
There’s two ways to make full spectrum hemp extract: whole plant and Flower-Only. Products made from the whole plant can taste bitter and grassy, because they include the stalk, stem, and leaves that don’t contain any full spectrum cannabinoids. By contrast, full spectrum CBD products made from Flower-Only hemp extract are potent and effective, without the bitter, grassy taste.
USDA Organic
There’s no substitute for the USDA Organic seal on a CBD oil. Without FDA regulations, the only way to ensure that your CBD products are grown without pesticides or fertilizers is to be USDA certified organic.2
Third-Party Lab Tested
This should be an easy goal to accomplish, but some major brands still use in-house testing. If you’re buying CBD, ask to see the third-party lab reports before you purchase, and make sure they include test results for potency, terpenes, pesticides, residual solvents, mycotoxins, and bacteria.
Visible Brand Owners
It should be very easy to learn exactly who is making your CBD products. If a brand’s “About” page is anonymous, or you don’t know who the owner of the company is, then proceed with caution. If a company is proud of what it does, then the owners will be visible on the website.
When you find a brand that checks all of these boxes, then you have found a quality, reliable CBD brand that you can trust. Luckily for you, that’s only a click away!
References
- “Differentiating Full-Spectrum Hemp Extracts from CBD Isolates: Implications for Policy, Safety and Science.” Journal of Dietary Supplements. June 16, 2020. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32543253/
- “Organic 101: Allowed and Prohibited Substances.” United States Department of Agriculture. July 29, 2021. https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2020/10/27/organic-101-allowed-and-prohibited-substances
