How to Choose the Best CBD E-Liquid Products

CBD is the hot new product in the health and wellness field.

14:26 23 March 2020

people of all ages are discovering its properties to relieve pain, manage stress and treat chronic illnesses. The popularity of CBD has also made it an easy target for unethical business practices. If you think CBD oil may be right for you, you will find yourself faced with many choices. Whether you are looking for oils, supplements or CBD e-liquid for vape, choosing the best CBD products is not as difficult as you might think. Here are a few tips for making the best choice

All CBD are not created equal

Some people believe that all CBD is equal but nothing could be further from the truth. It’s crucial to investigate the company whose CBD products you are interested in and ensure that their products have been independently tested for quality and purity. It goes without saying that a product that doesn’t contain the level of CBD it claims will not be as effective as it should be.

A 2017 study published in JAMA found that a large number of CBD products available for purchase online were mislabeled. The team purchased 84 CBD-containing products sold online. Of those, only 26 were labeled accurately (containing CBD within 10 percent of the claimed amount). 36 of the products had more CBD than their labels said, and 22 products had less.

Pro tip: COA stands for Certificate of Analysis. Only buy CBD online from companies that can show COAs for their products.

Environmental and animal rights concerns

Many people feel a deep connection to the environment and animal rights and want to practice good environmental stewardship by choosing products that are in line with their values. Not all CBD products are equal, so it’s important to investigate whether the companies meet standards like:

• 100% vegan
  
  
• Organic
  
  
• Never Tested on animals
  
  

Pro tip: Look for companies that are GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified. To be GMP certified means that the manufacturer has demonstrated a strong regulatory commitment and compliance to international GMP standards.

Avoid the MLMs

Network marketing, otherwise known as multilevel marketing or MLM, has expanded its offerings to include CBD products. MLM companies sell products through a line of distributors who earn money through sales and recruiting other distributors. Some people may not be aware that some companies selling CBD oil and e-liquid for vaping are in fact MLMs and may be problematic for the following reasons:

• MLM products are oftentimes overpriced, due to the compensation structure of the company (paying bonuses to distributors for recruitment)
  
  
• Companies selling health or beauty products are not CBD experts, a company exclusively dedicated to CBD will offer the best quality
  
  
• Distributors are not CBD experts either and are unlikely to be knowledgeable.
  
  

Takeaway

There is no doubt that CBD has many healing properties for people struggling with mood disorders, anxiety or chronic pain. Many people feel overwhelmed by the number of choices in CBD companies and are unsure about which one to choose. Understanding that not all CBD companies are equal is the first step. Ensure that you are your CBD products from a company that specializes in CBD and which meets high standards of ethics and product quality.