What Are CBD Gummies?

CBD gummies provide an accessible, delicious, and discreet way to explore the potential benefits of cannabidiol (CBD). These chewy, flavorful treats are a convenient alternative to traditional CBD oils or capsules, allowing you to incorporate CBD into your daily life. But what are CBD gummies, and why have they gained widespread popularity?

CBD Gummies 101

So, what are CBD gummies, and how are they used? To understand the growing popularity of products like low- and zero-THC CBD gummies, it can be helpful to understand the ongoing evolution of public attitudes and laws around THC and CBD in the United States.

Changing Attitudes and Laws Around Cannabis

Human beings have used cannabis plants and their extracts for medicinal, spiritual, and recreational reasons for more than 12,000 years. In the United States, the last several decades have seen a seismic shift in both the attitudes around and the laws governing the growth and use of products derived from cannabis plants. In 2018, Congress passed the Agriculture Improvement Act, removing hemp and hemp-derived products from the federal Controlled Substances Act, effectively legalizing cannabidiol, or CBD. Hemp is a type of cannabis plant that contains very little tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC.

CBD vs. THC

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) are the two most present cannabinoids, or active ingredients, found in the cannabis plant, but they have critical distinctions. 

THC is the cannabinoid primarily responsible for marijuana’s psychoactive effects, i.e., the “high” users experience. CBD, on the other hand, is not psychoactive, meaning it does not produce a high. According to the World Health Organization, “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential . . . To date, there is no evidence of public health-related problems associated with the use of pure CBD.” 

All 50 states have laws legalizing CBD with some variance in the degree of restriction.

What Are CBD Gummies’ Benefits?

CBD research indicates that people use CBD to support overall pain relief, better sleep, an uplifted mood, and more. People most commonly report using CBD for the following:

• Managing stress and occasional feelings of anxiety
• Relaxing at bedtime
• Enjoying general pain relief and overall wellness

CBD can be vaped, smoked, dabbed, applied topically, taken as a tincture, or eaten as an edible. CBD gummies are among the most popular versions of edible CBD products.

How Do CBD Gummies Work?

CBD gummies work by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), a complex network of receptors, enzymes, and endocannabinoids that play a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis, or balance, within the body. The ECS regulates various bodily functions, including mood, sleep, appetite, immune response, and pain perception.

CBD is believed to provide relief by accomplishing the following:

• Modulating the activity of CB1 and CB2 receptors
• Boosting levels of natural endocannabinoids in the body
• Reducing inflammation
• Helping to regulate the overall stress response 

Why Gummies Are Effective for CBD Delivery

Why are gummies a popular choice for CBD delivery? To start, each gummy contains a set amount of CBD, making monitoring and precise control over your intake easier. Another notable benefit is that when ingested as a gummy, CBD is absorbed through the digestive system, which results in a slower onset but longer-lasting effects compared to other delivery methods like vaping or sublingual oils. And finally, gummies are portable, convenient, and discreet. Since they look like regular candy, CBD gummies are ideal for on-the-go use.

Interested in Buying CBD Gummies?

If you want a product with zero THC content, try CBD Gummies: Zero THC Broad Spectrum 25 mg. These delicious gummies contain a broad spectrum of cannabinoids but no THC.

Or, you might prefer full-spectrum CBD gummies that also contain low levels of THC, like CBD Rosin Gummies: Full Spectrum 25 mg. Unlike CBD gummies with zero THC, these gummies contain 20 mg. of CBD, 1.25 mg. of THC, and 3.75 mg. of other cannabinoids. As required by law, this formulation contains 0.3% ∆9THC or less.

For more options, check out our entire selection of CBD gummy products.

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