What to look for in a CBD Capsule?

 

While choosing a CBD capsule, some basic aspects to be considered include:

Potency or Strength

Understanding the strength of a CBD capsule is important to using them safely. While most capsules offer between 10 and 30 mg of CBD, it is possible to find formulae that contains up to 100mg each.

However, high-strength CBD capsules are advisable only if you have prior experience to using CBD.

While analysing a product label for strength or potency, note if it mentions the amount of CBD per capsule or per bottle. For instance, if you have a bottle of 750mg with 30 capsules then each capsule has 750/30 = 25mg of CBD.

This information helps you monitor your daily dosage. This is important because there are no strict guidelines for the dosage. It is best to always start with low-potency capsules gradually moving on to a higher strength.

Typically, an ideal dosage would be between 10 and 40mg of CBD per day depending on the body weight and the severity of the condition.

CBD Type

Just like other CBD products, capsules can contain full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolate compounds of CBD. Full-spectrum capsules will contain THC (the high-causing component) while the other two will not.

If the full-spectrum extract has been sourced from hemp, the total amount of THC would be close to negligible and will not cause any intoxicating effects. But if you still prefer to not ingest THC at all, broad-spectrum or isolate capsules will be a better option.

Extraction Method

CO₂ and solvent-based extraction are the two common extraction processes for CBD. The first one uses carbon dioxide to remove CBD. This process is fairly clean, precise, and simple and yields a purer CBD extract.

In the second process, the plant soaks in a bit of the additional solvent (typically ethanol). While minor amounts of ethanol are not toxic, they may be a concern for some people.

Formula

In addition to CBD, considering the formula of the capsule itself is also equally important. Typically, capsules are made from gelatin. Gelatin is a cow-derived compound. For people with dietary restrictions, opting for vegetarian or vegan alternatives to gelatin capsules is preferrable.

Lab-tested

Ideally, all CBD capsules undergo a thorough lab-testing before hitting the market. But manufacturers that opt for and showcase independent third-party lab tests on their products should be preferred.

Levels of THC

Depending on the type of extract, the amount of THC in the capsule can vary. This is important because the term full-spectrum can mean two different things.

If the full-spectrum extract comes from the hemp plant, then the total amount of THC would be less than 0.03% and not a cause of worry. However, if the source plant is not hemp but marijuana or a higher cannabis plant, then the profile of the extract changes and the amount of THC will vary accordingly.

Because THC causes intoxicating effects, it is important for you to know just how much THC you are consuming with each capsule. You should be able to find this information easily on a product label.

Ingredients

Typically, capsules do not contain anything in addition to the CBD compound. But you should still check the list of ingredients in case of dietary restrictions or allergies.

So now when you go to a Dillon dispensary to buy CBD capsules make sure you ask about the above mentioned aspects.