What are CBD Gummies Made from? 

CBD gummies are infused with Cannabidiol and other additives that give them their flavor. This article highlights CBD gummies' components, benefits, and possible side effects.

CBD gummies are unique products infused with a non-psychoactive cannabis derivative with multiple health and therapeutic benefits. A customer can have; they are sweet and full of flavors. CBD edibles like gummies have grown in demand over the years because they are easy to take and dose; most customers may find measuring very complicated when using products like CBD oil. CBD is a cannabis compound extracted from hemp plants using a solvent or alcohol extraction process. After extraction, the producers refine the CBD into full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, or isolate CBDs for making various CBD products. Various ingredients are infused with CBD oil to make CBD gummies. 

Ingredients for CBD Gummies

Sugar, thickener, CBD oil, and flavoring are the main ingredients used in the gummies. Sugar for gummies is in the form of sucrose, obtained from sugar beets. Fruit flavors such as orange, lime, pineapple, blue Raspberry, and mixed fruit are common in CBD gummies. 

A thickener can be gelatin or fruit pectin. Gelatin is a translucent and flavorless ingredient obtained from animal parts. It is brittle when dry and rubbery when moist. Fruit pectin is a gelling agent mainly extracted from citric fruits; it is used to make vegan-friendly CBD gummies. The thickener increases the viscosity of the liquid ingredients. 

CBD oil is mixed with refined Cannabidiol with a medium-chain oil such as MCT or olive oil.

Other ingredients include fruit juice, citric and lactic acid, calcium lactate, food colors, glycerine, coconut oil, and titanium and silicon dioxides. 

How CBD Gummies are Made

The procedure for making cannabis-based gummies is very simple if you have all the essential ingredients; thickener, sugar, flavorings, and Cannabidiol oil. Mix all the ingredients except the cannabis oil, and heat them until they are molten; pour them into molds and wait for the heat to drop; add the CBD oil before the molds harden. Heat above 200 degrees denatures Cannabidiol; this, in turn, will lender the gummies ineffective. The gummies are ready for packaging or further processing after they cool down.

Benefits of CBD Gummies

Aids Sleep

According to Kuhathasan et al. (2019), CBD has shown positive results in improved sleep quality. There is no better way to take cannabis than for sleep than taking a gummy before bedtime. 

 Can Soothe Stress, Anxiety, and Depression 

Stress and anxiety are natural, and everybody does experience them. They become a problem when they affect an individual's productivity and lifestyle. According to García-Gutiérrez et al. (2020), Cannabidiol may relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. The cannabis derivative has a calming effect, unlike THC. 

Relieves Pain and Inflammation

According to Überall (2020), CBD can help with chronic pain. According to Lowin et al. (2020), it has anti-inflammatoryproperties which can help patients with arthritis. 

How to Shop for CBD Gummies

Buy from Reputable Brands 

CBD users can check the brand's reputation by reading its user reviews on websites and social media comments. The comments and reviews will help determine how other customers have experienced the brand's products. 

Consider Full-spectrum CBD 

CBD gummies with the full spectrum are more effective because they contain all the cannabinoids, including traces of THC. They are effective for conditions like severe pain, stress, and anxiety.

Check for the COA

The certificate of analysis contains information such as third-party laboratory reports labs. After extraction, the CBD is tested for contaminants, potency, source, type, and cannabinoid profile. The COA is accessible by scanning a QR code on the product label. 

Where to Buy CBD Gummies 

CBD gummies are bought from physical location stores like pharmacies and retailers and online stores. Cannabis products brands sell through their websites and deliver them to various locations. Users buying from the brand enjoy discounts, shipping, and return policies. Shopping from physical stores gives customers a chance to compare various products physically. 

Are CBD Gummies Legal

CBD products are legal if hemp-derived and THC do not exceed 0.3%. THC is a cannabis compound that causes a euphoric high and alters perception; CBD, however, has a calming effect. Taking CBD gummies will not make you high because it has low-level THC is insufficient. The THC in full-spectrum gummies provides the entourage effect; cannabinoids have a greater effect when used together. Taking the gummies will also not fail you a drug test; drug tests do not test for Cannabidiol.

Other ways of Taking CBD 

Topical Method

The topical method involves taking CBD products meant for external use. They include beauty products, balms, and soaps. The topicals are applied to the affected skin area for localized skin conditions. The skin contains ECS receptors which bind with the CBD to treat several skin conditions.

Sublingual Method

CBD oil, tinctures, and oral sprays are through the sublingual method. Drops of CBD oil or tinctures are placed under the tongue and held for a minute for absorption. Cannabidiol is absorbed into the bloodstream through capillaries and tissues in the sublingual layer. The effects last more than 30 minutes.

Inhalation Method

The inhalation method is, so far, the most efficient way to take CBD. The method involves using vape pens and smoking hemp plant material. The vape pens vaporize Cannabidiol oil, which is then inhaled and absorbed into the bloodstream; at least 80% of CBD enters the circulation system.

Conclusion

CBD gummies are made from four main components, Cannabidiol, thickener, sugar, and flavors. The additives are mixed and heated to form a molten liquid, which is molded. Cannabidiol oil is infused after most heating; heat denatures CBD. The thickener can be gelatin or fruit pectin for vegan-friendly experiences. The gummies can aid sleep, soothe anxiety, stress, and depression, and relieve pain and inflammation. Users should buy the gummies from reputable brands, check for COA, and consider the spectrums according to their conditions. While CBD is tolerated in the body, users should look for high-quality products to avoid negative effects.

References

García-Gutiérrez, M. S., Navarrete, F., Gasparyan, A., Austrich-Olivares, A., Sala, F., & Manzanares, J. (2020). Cannabidiol: A Potential New Alternative for the Treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and Psychotic Disorders. Biomolecules, 10(11), 1575. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom10111575

Kuhathasan, N., Dufort, A., MacKillop, J., Gottschalk, R., Minuzzi, L., & Frey, B. N. (2019). The use of cannabinoids for sleep: A critical review on clinical trials. Experimental and clinical psychopharmacology, 27(4), 383–401. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000285

Lowin, T., Tingting, R., Zurmahr, J., Classen, T., Schneider, M., & Pongratz, G. (2020). Cannabidiol (CBD): a killer for inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts. Cell death & disease, 11(8), 714. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41419-020-02892-1

Überall M. A. (2020). A Review of Scientific Evidence for THC:CBD Oromucosal Spray (Nabiximols) in the Management of Chronic Pain. Journal of pain research, 13, 399–410. https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S240011