CBD Edibles
Different Types of Edibles
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CBD-infused edibles, just as the name implies, are simply cannabidiol supplements designed to be ingested in edible forms. They can include CBD gummies — in fact, they're probably most popular in gummy form — but also include a wide range of other forms, including capsules and tablets, chocolates and caramels, and sublingual tinctures. Edibles contain CBD in pre-measured amounts that let you know precisely what dosage is in each portion, and it lasts longer in your system than it would through other consumption methods.
A series of receptors and transmitters in the human body — called the endocannabinoid system or ECS — interacts with cannabinoid compounds harvested from the cannabis plant. One of those compounds is CBD, which in edible form needs to be processed by the digestive tract before it hits your bloodstream and begins to produce noticeable effects. Because the ECS regulates a wide range of processes in the body, ranging from pain management to inflammation, mood, sleep, and digestion, a wide range of positive effects have been associated with CBD and its related compounds.
A range of factors — age and weight, previous exposure, digestion — can affect the rate at which your body absorbs CBD. This, in aggregate, is called bioavailability, and it directly governs how long it takes for a CBD edible to kick in. A typical range for feeling the effects falls between half an hour and 2 hours. These effects typically last longer than those from vapes or tinctures, with a usual duration running from 6-8 hours.
High-quality CBD edible products use hemp plants grown and cultivated in America, with their contents verified by third-party lab tests. Verifying the contents of an edible does not, however, mean one can make specific health claims about their effects. We can identify a range of effects that users commonly report from CBD: Improved and more restful sleep Relaxation Relief from pain Reduced inflammation These may be effects associated with a CBD edible, but the compounds work differently depending on the consumer. You should always consult a medical professional about the potential impact of any cannabinoid product.
The 2018 US Farm Bill legalized products that are derived from industrial hemp and contain less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. All CBD edibles produced to those standards are federally legal, although some may face continued shipping restrictions in a handful of states
