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Cannabidiol also known as CBD is a non-psychoactive (meaning it doesn’t get you high) chemical compound produced by the hemp plant.

Yes. According to the World Health Organization report published last month, naturally occurring CBD is safe and well tolerated in humans and animals and not associated with any negative public health effects. Read the Forbes article. Please read grapefruit warning below.

CBD can have an interaction with certain drugs in a manner that is similar to grapefruit. Research has shown that certain compounds in grapefruit can interact with many common pharmaceutical drugs by inhibiting cytochrome P450 enzymes, a family of liver enzymes that metabolizes these drugs. However, CBD can also inhibit these enzymes when consumed at high enough dosages.

We always recommend checking with your physician before starting a new dietary supplement program. Any instructions you may have received from a medical professional regarding grapefruit should be treated with the same level of care when it comes to CBD products.

Many people use the terms “industrial hemp” or “commercial hemp” so it is clear that they are not referring to the marijuana variety of cannabis. In very basic terms, marijuana is cultivated explicitly for drug production, whereas hemp is grown for fiber, seed, and oil.

Marijuana is grown to have elevated levels of THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, and the CBD levels are usually low. Hemp, on the other hand, is just the opposite. It has an abundance of CBD and is not psychoactive.

Studies show that receptors in our bodies play a major role in motor control, anxiety response, inflammation and even addiction. CBD interacts with these receptors by doing a lot of things like delaying, inhibiting and enhancing receptors.

For example, CBD directly activates the G-coupled protein receptor called the hydroxytryptamine serotonin receptor creating an anti-anxiety effect.

When beginning CBD Oil from Hemp, it’s best to start with a smaller dose. Everyone reacts differently to various food supplements. As with any new product, it is important to become familiar with how your body responds to CBD before increasing the dose. The right dose of CBD varies from person to person.

Most people with  chronic pain, arthritis, anxiety disorder and migraines begin with one 15mg capsule a day for 6-10 days and see how they are feeling. If they are feeling good, they cut back to one every other day – if they are still feeling good – they cut back to one 3-4 times a week until they find the right dosage for their problem.

The CBD oil drops can also work well especially for anxiety. Many people start with a half dropper of the oil (5mg) per day and increase the dosage if needed. A full dropper is 10mg of CBD oil. The drops can also be handy for high stress situations. Some people also use the drops topically for muscle pain.

Please remember, it is important to administer consistent, measurable doses of CBD to understand what dosage is going to work for your unique body.

The great thing about the capsules are that you know exactly how much you are getting. Each vegan capsule contains 15mg of natural CBD hemp oil that can be taken at any time, and for most people even on an empty stomach.