Is Your CBD the Real Deal?

After hearing about the array of health benefits CBD offers, you are ready to jump in and try it out for yourself, but excitement can quickly wane to anxiety when trying to navigate the countless options available in the marketplace.

There are approximately 1,500 CBD brands in the United States, each promising enhanced wellness. To complicate things even further, the FDA has not approved products containing CBD, which means that it’s up to you to determine which companies are selling the real deal and which are peddling snake oil.

Third-party testing is essential.

In 2020, SC Laboratories partnered with the United Cannabis Business Association to test 17 samples of CBD products purchased at unlicensed retailers around Los Angeles. More than 70% of the samples were contaminated or did not actually contain hemp.

Because of the unregulated nature of this industry, companies can easily sell products that are less potent than advertised or contain harmful ingredients. That’s why third-party testing is so important.

To ensure purity and put consumers’ minds at ease, reputable CBD manufacturers send samples of their products to independent test labs. The labs examine each sample and publish a report of their findings. Because the testing is done by a third party, you, the customer, can feel assured that the results are unbiased.

What do third-party labs test for?

Legitimate brands allow their test results to be easily accessible so that you can compare their product labels to actual reports. Depending on the company, the report may contain several different analyses, but these are the most common tests you will find:

The amount of CBD

Discovering the concentration of cannabinoids within a product is vital for many reasons. First, it guarantees that what you are purchasing contains CBD. Secondly, it ensures the THC content is accurate. Too much THC can cause severe psychoactive effects or put you at risk of unknowingly breaking the law when driving or operating machinery.

Heavy metals

Like other plants, cannabis pulls in nutrients from the soil and stores them in its stems and leaves. Unfortunately, some substances, like arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium are toxic and can cause serious harm to your body if ingested. Heavy metal testing affirms that your CBD oil is working for and not against you.

Biological contaminants

Sometimes, hemp and cannabis become infected with fungi, mold, bacteria, and pesticides. CBD products made with tainted plant materials can sicken the user or cause an allergic reaction. Consumers should beware of these contaminants, which is why testing for purity is essential.

Avoid these red flags!

Beyond comparing the results of third-party tests with product labels, there are other ways you can ensure that you are buying a pure and natural CBD product from a legitimate company. Stay away from brands whose products meet the below characteristics.

The price is too good to be true.

While we all love a bargain, a high-quality CBD product from a trustworthy brand will cost more than CBD purchased on Amazon or at a gas station. It’s easy to be lured in by a lower price, but remember that you may be wasting money on an inferior product and consuming harmful ingredients.

The bottle is clear or made of plastic.

UV light damages CBD oil, which is why first-rate companies always sell their products in dark-colored (usually amber, cobalt, or green) bottles instead of clear containers. Glass is preferred over plastic since plastic can break down over time.

Unclear labeling

The amount-per-serving should be stated in milligrams and clearly visible so that you know how much CBD and or THC you are ingesting with each use. Generally, the bottles are sold in 15 ml, 30 ml, or 100 ml sizes, allowing you to do the math to figure out your appropriate dosage.

Vigilant CBD provides a superior, all-natural solution!

We are proud of our high-quality CBD products that are specifically developed to enhance your athletic performance and decrease recovery times. Transparency is crucial to us, which is why we provide third-party lab test results for all of our products on our website.

With Vigilant CBD, you can be sure that you are using a tried and true product that lives up to its name. Shop some of our bestsellers today!

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