Age is just a number, but growing old is inevitable. Growing old usually involves aches, pains, and all around general health problems. So, it's safe to say at some point most will need help with various conditions. But what do you turn to? Pharmaceuticals may help, but tend to have negative side effects. Advil and others like it seem to only work in higher amounts which can lead to liver issues. So, what are seniors currently turning to? Cannabis may potentially be an option. More specifically CBD. Are there certain things we should be looking for? Where can you buy CBD? The answers may seem simple to some, but to an uninformed customer they may seem complex.
There are a lot of companies out there and sometimes it's hard to tell up from down. So, what products should you trust? What should you look for in a product? Well, here are some helpful tips when looking for a CBD product.
- Is this product derived from hemp or marijuana?
Although both are cannabis plants they do differ from one another. Marijuana will have high amounts of THC, the cannabinoid that creates a psychoactive effect, but hemp has very low amounts of THC at .3% or less. When looking for a CBD product make sure you understand which plant it was derived from. Otherwise grandma might end up with a buzz.
- What kind of products are out there?
Active CBD Oil has many types of different products such as tinctures, capsules, edibles, topicals, and smoke/vape products.So, what are some good products for seniors? It's all about finding what's the most comfortable and most effective method of consumption for the individual. Some start with a tincture. They can start with a low dose, and work their way up as they feel they need to. Capsules and edibles are also an easy way to get CBD into the system, although they aren't as fast acting as tinctures and other sublingual applications. Topicals, which are designed for exterior use are also a great portable choice, as well that can be applied throughout the day as needed.
- Knowing Your Dose
There are a lot of products out there and sometimes even the labeling can be a bit fuzzy with details. One thing to make sure of is knowing how many milligrams of CBD is in the bottle. Every product is different, and every product line has various amounts of CBD in each product. The first reason why you should understand this, is so you know how much you're putting into your body. You should always be aware of everything you ingest. The second reason, is because you might want to branch out and try a different product. So, if you know you're taking 3 dropper fulls a day with 500mg in the bottle, you can compare that to the product you want to try out.
- Third Party Lab Results
Third party lab results are essential when looking for any CBD product. It's the only way to be sure that you're getting a legitimate product. CBD products differ from one another, so to make sure you know the amount in each product you should look up the lab results. You can usually find lab results on the brand's website. If you can't get a hold of lab results then you should probably look for a new product. Active CBD Oil makes all third party lab results available on each product using QR codes and batch numbers, making it easy to access.
These are the biggest takeaways when it comes to purchasing CBD. In a culture where there are tons of articles with misinformation and false products it's important that seniors know these things to try their best and get the highest quality product.
