Understanding CBD & CBD Oil

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a natural non-psychoactive chemical compound derived from the cannabis hemp plant. Since CBD enhances the body’s endocannabinoid system, CBD gummies, oils, and various other CBD products are renowned for their host of wellness benefits, ranging from stress relief to pain management. 

You may be asking yourself, “what is the endocannabinoid system?” Well, the endocannabinoid system is a complex cell-signaling system found in the bodies of all animals, including humans. This system plays a pivotal role in regulating physiological processes and maintaining homeostasis (balance). With the help of hormone producers and receptors, messages are passed within the endocannabinoid system from molecular compounds, known as endocannabinoids, that naturally occur in the body or cannabinoids that are ingested through CBD-infused products, including CBD edibles, sublingual oils, and vapes.

Types of CBD Oil

There are various types of CBD oils, each offering a unique profile of cannabinoids and compounds. Understanding the distinctions between CBD spectrums is crucial for making informed choices when it comes to your CBD journey. Between full spectrum CBD, broad spectrum CBD, and CBD isolate, there are key differences one should know in order to find their perfect match. 

Full Spectrum CBD vs. Broad Spectrum CBD vs. CBD Isolate

• Full Spectrum CBD: Extracted from the hemp plant, full spectrum CBD contains all the cannabinoids from the plant, including a trace amount of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). The full cannabinoid profile of the hemp plant works together synergistically during the Entourage Effect to better enhance the effects of each cannabinoid. When CBD and other hemp compounds are taken together, thanks to the Entourage Effect, you can expect a more potent effect to lead you on your CBD adventure.
• Broad Spectrum CBD: Broad spectrum CBD is similar to full spectrum CBD, except it has undergone an additional filtering process to remove all detectable traces of THC. Broad spectrum is ideal for those who want to still enjoy the Entourage Effect, but without the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol.
• CBD Isolate: With all other hemp content filtered out, CBD isolate is pure CBD with no other cannabinoids. Suitable for those seeking isolated CBD benefits, CBD isolate oil is odorless, flavorless, and lacks the compounds that create the Entourage Effect, meaning you will undergo a pure reaction to the CBD, itself. CBD isolate can also be great for refined flavor profiles, since it doesn’t have a pre-established flavor. 

Can CBD Oil Go Bad?

In short, yes, CBD oil does expire, but the process is gradual with various factors that play into the shelf life of CBD. The primary factors affecting CBD’s shelf life are exposure to light, heat, and air. CBD oil can lose its strength and potency if stored improperly or kept longer than two years. Since CBD is photoreactive, the quality eventually degrades, making proper storage key to preserving the quality of your CBD oil for the span of its shelf life.

When finding your new favorite CBD products, like our CBD + CBG Wellness Tincture or CBD + CBN Calming Tincture, it’s important to remember that maintaining the quality of your products relies on the storage. 

• Store CBD in an Airtight Container: Air has a way of degrading the quality of most ingestibles. CBD gummies, oils, and most perishables are included, so storing CBD the correct way is of the utmost importance. All of our products already come in quality airtight bottles, but accidents do happen. If you find that you may have cracked or compromised the packaging, make sure to rebottle your products in an airtight container that prevents air from getting in and breaking down the quality of your CBD.
  

• Store in a Cool Dry Area: Heat and sunlight can also have adverse effects on your CBD oil’s expiration. Make sure to store your CBD products in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight, like a cupboard or drawer.

Expected Shelf Life for CBD Oils

The typical shelf life of CBD oil is approximately one to two years. However, factors such as storage conditions and the type of carrier oil used can influence its longevity. Dark glass bottles and cool, dark storage spaces are optimal for maintaining CBD oil quality. 

It’s also important to get your CBD products from reputable manufacturers, like CBDfx. Since our products are made with organic hemp, grown at pesticide-free farms, we already start the process with some of the purest and highest-quality ingredients to ensure a longer shelf life for our CBD products. Our high-quality ingredients are then further protected with the help of airtight storage solutions.

Where Can I Find the Oil Expiration Date for My CBD Oil Product?

Expiration or best-by dates can typically be found on the exterior product label on the outside of the packaging. This date offers guidance on when the oil is likely to start degrading. Always check for this information before purchasing or using CBD products, like our CBD Sleep Tincture or Bacon Flavored CBD Oil for Dogs. But, if you find that the leftover CBD bottle at the back of your drawer has an old scratched off label, you can usually tell if your edibles or oil has expired by smell or discoloration. Rancid oil will give off an odor and turn dark and murky in color.

What Should I Do With Expired CBD?

If your CBD oil has passed its expiration date, consider these steps:

• Check for Changes: Assess the oil’s color, consistency, and smell. Any significant changes may indicate expiration.
• Use Discretion: While expired CBD may not be harmful to your health, its potency and effectiveness can diminish over time. Use your discretion when deciding whether to consume or dispose of CBD products.
• Proper Disposal: If you decide to discard expired CBD oil, follow your local guidelines for environmentally friendly disposal.

Final Thoughts on CBD & CBD Oil Expiration

In conclusion, understanding the nuances of CBD and its various spectrum oil types is crucial for making informed decisions about your CBD journey. With full spectrum oils, like our Sweet Dreams THC Dropsand our Ultimate Chill THC Drops: Ultimate Chill , or broad spectrum CBD oils, like our Focus Blend CBD Mushroom Tincture and Relax Blend CBN Mushroom Tincture, it’s important to keep your CBD’s expiration top of mind. While CBD oil does have a shelf life, proper storage and regular checks in quality can help extend its longevity. Always be aware of the expiration date, assess the product for changes, and make thoughtful choices when it comes to using or discarding CBD oil.

As you navigate the vast landscape of CBD products, armed with knowledge about expiration and product types, you can make the most out of your CBD experience. Remember, a well-informed CBD enthusiast is a confident CBD enthusiast!

When it comes to our fur babies, we want to provide a safe home and a long, healthy, happy life. You’ve probably read about the therapeutic use of CBD for some pets and wondered whether CBD is safe for pets. 

From grapes to chocolate, we try to avoid anything that might be toxic to our pets. In fact, you may have heard that THC can be toxic to animals and that has given you pause. If THC could be dangerous, is CBD safe for my dog or cat?

Today, we’ll discuss CBD pet safety, including how CBD works in our pets’ bodies, why people try CBD for their pets, and what products work well for dogs and cats.

Is CBD Safe for Your Dog or Cat?

We won’t make you wait any longer. Is CBD safe for pets?

Yes!

In 2017, the World Health Organization stated that CBD is safe for pets. In addition, professional organizations like the American Kennel Club show increasing interest in the therapeutic potential of CBD for animals.

It’s vital, however, to note the difference between CBD and THC, because THC can indeed be toxic to pets. We’ll discuss the difference in greater depth below, but keep this in mind when shopping for CBD pet products: the quality of the product you purchase is important.

In addition to avoiding THC, you want to avoid pesticides, heavy metals and toxins. This is important to remember, because the cannabis plant absorbs so much of what is in the soil where it grows that it’s actually used to remove toxins from the ground.

So, you want to make sure your CBD is raised, harvested and processed organically, without pesticides or GMOs, in the cleanest facilities with the highest quality processing. It’s always good to look for a report from a third-party lab.

Also, the FDA warns against making definitive claims about the therapeutic benefits of CBD for either humans or animals, because although there is extensive research and clinical study, it’s all ongoing.

How Does CBD Work for Pets?

Both CBD and THC are cannabinoids, or molecular compounds found in the cannabis plant.

However, there is a very big difference between THC and its many less famous cousins, such as CBD, CBG, and CBN. THC is psychoactive. That means it causes a high.

CBD and the other cannabinoids found in CBD products are not psychoactive. They do not cause a high. Instead, they work with receptors in systems throughout the body to impart therapeutic effects. While THC in large amounts can prove toxic to animals, CBD is safe and often very therapeutic.

CBD products—at least the ones not sold in a dispensary—are derived from the oil of the cannabis hemp plant. Unlike marijuana, hemp has almost no THC in it (less than 0.3%). So again, CBD pet products cannot get your dog or cat high and are not toxic to animals.

The Endocannabinoid System

Nearly all animals, from humans to dogs and cats to birds and reptiles, have something known as the endocannabinoid system. 

The endocannabinoid system is integrated with our central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as systems that regulate sleep, mood, immune function, and digestion. Its receptors are also found in organs and tissues throughout the body.

When we or our pets ingest a cannabinoid, like CBD, it interacts with receptors in our endocannabinoid system and imparts their therapeutic effects.**

Choosing the Right CBD for Your Pet

Full Spectrum CBD or Broad Spectrum CBD?

To better understand how to choose the best CBD for your pet, we need first to understand the difference between full spectrum and broad spectrum CBD.

Full spectrum CBD contains all of the naturally occurring cannabinoids within the hemp plant, including legally allowed trace amounts of THC (less than 0.3%). Broad spectrum CBD filters out the THC, but keeps the other beneficial cannabinoids.

We recommend broad spectrum CBD products for your dogs and cats.

Shop for Purity to Keep CBD Safe for Pets (and Yourself!)

As we mentioned above, quality and purity are also key in choosing CBD products. CBDfx products are made with hemp that is organically grown and free of pesticides and GMOs. The Kentucky soil where we harvest is free of pesticides, heavy metals and solvents. 

Once our hemp is harvested, the cannabinoids are extracted using a CO2 extraction method that creates highly purified CBD.

Look for Third-Party Testing

Finally, all of our CBD products are tested by third-party labs to ensure purity and quality. You can access the lab reports for the products you purchase.

Make Sure All Ingredients Are Safe for Pets

Many CBD products are formulated with other ingredients, either for flavor or to enhance their effectiveness. When it comes to flavor, this is especially true in CBD products for pets.

While it’s fun and helpful to have a flavored CBD treat for a picky pet, it’s important to know what’s in that flavoring. Our CBD products for pets are flavored with natural ingredients, including sweet potatoes and an all-natural (and vegan!) bacon flavor that pets love.

Additional ingredients, like natural antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and soothing botanicals should also be pet safe. We use pet-friendly ingredients like chamomile, passion flower, blueberries, spinach and parsley.

CBD Pet Safety: Dosage

Our pets can’t tell us in words how well their CBD is working for them. So, how can we know how much CBD to give our pets? This is one of the most common concerns among pet owners. What’s the right dosage to keep CBD safe for pets?

There are two major factors that come into play when considering CBD dosage for pets: body size and CBD concentration. Your pet’s size and metabolism are important in understanding how long it may take for the CBD to take effect, as well as how long you can expect the effects to last. 

CBD concentration is important because different products have different concentrations of CBD per serving, and the amount of CBD in one serving of one company’s product may vary quite a lot from the concentration in one serving of another product.

Giving your pet too much CBD can result in sleepiness and an upset tummy, so it’s best to take it slow and start small.

We do our best to take the guesswork out of CBD pet dosage by creating products geared specifically toward pets within certain size ranges.

Our CBD Dog Tincture is available in formulas designed specifically for:

• Small breed dogs weighing less than 20lb.
• Medium breed dogs weighing 20–60lb.
• Large breed dogs weighing over 60lb.
• Extra large breed dogs weighing over 100lb.

Cat lovers, never fear. We also offer a special CBD Oil for Cats.

So, CBD Is Safe for Pets. But Why Give It to Them?

We pet owners look to CBD to help our furry friends with a number of issues, from separation anxiety and fireworks stress to dry skin to the aches and pains of aging.

Here are some of the reasons we look to CBD to help out our pets.

Stress

Just like us, our pets feel stress. Moving to a new home, handling separation and boredom, and dealing with fireworks or storms are just a few stressors on our pets. In addition to CBD Pet Tinctures, pet owners also love CBD Dog Treats: Calming Chews. 

Aches and Pains

Whether your pet is grappling with temporary muscle or joint soreness or suffering from a longer-term condition, CBD can offer relief.**

Our CBD Dog Treats: Hip & Joint Chews combine the soothing strength of CBD with natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, including turmeric, glucosamine and chondroitin. It’s also available in our mobility bundle.**

Skin and Coat Health

Dry skin and ragged coats can drag down your dog’s overall health. Keep your pupper’s skin in peak shape with CBD Dog Treats: Skin Health Chews with soothing CBD and natural skin-care supplements, including fish oil, biotin, and more!**

CBD, Your Pet, and You

Our relationships with our pets run deep, and we want to keep them healthy, happy, and safe. We hope we’ve addressed your concerns about CBD pet safety and given you some useful tips on how to shop for CBD for your pet.

Whether you’re considering CBD for a stressed out pup or an achy cat, it’s good to know that CBD is safe for pets, and that it can most likely help yours. Remember to take it slow and shop smart, and always consult with your vet and take cues from your pet.

Interested in taking the next step? Check out our full lineup of CBD products for pets!

But things never really do slow down.

How can we do all the things and still actually enjoy ourselves?

There are a million blogs and magazine articles with tips and techniques ranging from the Eisenhower Principle to productivity journaling. But did you know that CBD is actually an incredibly effective addition to your productivity toolbox?

We don’t just rely on the therapeutic effects of CBD to relax and de-stress. Many people find that CBD products actually help them focus and get more done in the day.**

How? It turns out a little planning and proactive self-care can transform a day from a stressful mess into a productive pleasure. 

How Does CBD Work?

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive compound found in the hemp plant. It doesn’t get you high, but rather interacts with receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system to achieve a number of therapeutic effects.**

The endocannabinoid system is closely integrated with the central and peripheral nervous systems, the gastrointestinal tract, and the immune system. This means that CBD interacts with receptors throughout the body’s systems, including systems that regulate balance, appetite, coordination, and mood.

Another less well-known but valuable hemp compound is known as CBG. People who use CBG actually find its therapeutic effects to be energizing.** When combined with CBD, the two work together for what people describe as a focusing effect.**

Focus, energy, and health are keys not only to productivity, but to maintaining a sustainable and enjoyable routine. Here are some methods to incorporate CBD into your productive day, from morning to evening. 

Start Your Day With a Kick

Before reaching for that cup of coffee or tea, consider starting your day with energizing CBD Morning Capsules. With a combination of CBD, CBG and caffeine, our morning capsules are designed to start your day with a focused boost of energy.**

Formulated with extended release caffeine to avoid the both jitters and caffeine crash, these capsules make the most of the Entourage Effect achieved by pairing CBD and CBG.** With the Entourage Effect, combined cannabinoids work together synergistically, creating an overall effect that is far more effective than either would achieve on its own.**

Other great options for laser-focused energy are our CBD Gummies for Focus & Energy and our Focus Blend CBG Mushroom Tincture.

Stay Energized 

It can feel like we’re always tired, and our unhealthy sleep habits certainly don’t help. Good sleep, exercise, and nutrition are critical to having a healthy, energized day.

The best way to maintain productivity throughout the day is to keep your battery charged. Although people often associate CBD with seeking a good chill, it also carries a number of energizing benefits, especially when combined with other powerful ingredients.**

CBD Gummies with Turmeric and Spirulina are a perfect example of a CBD product that maximizes energy.** Both turmeric and spirulina are supplements that contribute to metabolism, managing stress and maintaining energy. Spirulina also enables the production of vitamin B6, which manages energy release.**

Our CBD Wellness Tincture combines CBD with CBG, which people typically find both energizing and focusing.** It also features curcumin (found in energizing turmeric) and coenzyme Q10. 

Keep Healthy

It’s easy to get caught in a cycle of too little sleep, too little rest and too much work. We eat unhealthy food on the go and push ourselves to burnout.

If we want to be optimally productive and also stay happy doing it, we need to take care of our bodies and minds.

In addition to the best CBD for sleep, exercise, and nutrition, supplements like multivitamins can ensure our body’s reserves are topped off with the fuel we need to keep all our systems running properly.

CBD Multivitamins are the best CBD gummies to streamline your CBD regimen by combining it with your daily vitamin routine.** This all-in-one option includes vitamins A, C, D3, E, B Complex, calcium, and zinc, as well as 50mg of broad spectrum CBD. These multivitamins come in formulas designed specifically for women and men.

Apple cider vinegar is another wildly popular health supplement. Although we’ve used apple cider vinegar for thousands of years to treat heart health, digestive issues and allergies, it has recently resurfaced as a gut health, detox, and weight loss supplement. CBD Gummies with Apple Cider Vinegar provide another supplementary one-two punch, delivering 1000mg of apple cider vinegar, 50mg of broad spectrum CBD, and vitamin B12 for an energy boost.**

Winding Down

Good rest is integral to an energetic, productive day. When it’s time to wind down after a long one, CBD is your optimal choice.

Alongside CBD, melatonin is one of the most popular choices for helping our bodies settle in for a deep, peaceful sleep. CBD Gummies for Sleep capitalize on the power of both CBD and melatonin for a natural sleep aid that won’t cause grogginess in the morning.** Other great sleep options include our CBD Sleep Tincture, CBD + CBN Night Capsules, Lemon Dream THC Gummies, and Sweet Dreams THC Drops!

Productivity is about more than just working harder or using efficiency techniques. It’s about a healthy mind and body. To work better and make the most of your day (and be able to enjoy yourself while you’re at it), safeguard your focus, energy and health with CBD!** 

From CBD wellness tinctures to CBD sleep tinctures, we have the CBD products to help you make the most of your day!

Let’s begin with a closer look at the primary ingredient in these gummies: CBD.

What Is CBD?

CBD (cannabidiol) is one of a group of chemical compounds formed by the cannabis plant, called cannabinoids. Cannabis generates over 100 such compounds, including CBD, THC, CBN, CBG, and more. Unlike THC, CBD doesn’t get you high. Instead, CBD interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system. This system helps the body to maintain homeostasis (balance), and in doing so, helps to regulate such crucial functions as sleep, mood, memory, appetite, pain, and much more. When you consume CBD, it binds to receptors in this system and helps to bolster its performance.** This, in turn, produces a number of wellness benefits for you!** 

The Benefits of CBD Gummies

CBD comes in a variety of products, including CBD edibles (such as CBD gummies and CBD capsules), CBD topical creams and balms, CBD vape oil, CBD tinctures, and more. Since gummies are a type of CBD edible, it can take a little longer for the CBD to get into your bloodstream with a gummy than with a CBD vape or sublingual oil. In fact, CBD gummies can generally take 30 minutes to two hours to kick in, depending on bioavailability factors (such as height, weight, and CBD tolerance). The benefit, though, is that the effects of CBD gummies and other CBD edibles last much longer than other CBD products, potentially six to eight hours (again, depending on personal bioavailability factors).

CBD gummies have other benefits, as well. Gummies contain consistent, pre-measured CBD doses, which removes some of the guesswork you might encounter with a product, like CBD oil tinctures or CBD vapes. CBD gummies are also easily portable and convenient, and gummies taste great. For all of these reasons, many men choose CBD gummies over other CBD products.

Side Effects

Side effects from CBD gummies are rare and generally occur when you take too much CBD. These CBD side effects can include drowsiness, lack of appetite, diarrhea, and dry mouth. CBD also interacts adversely with some medications. So, if you’re taking medication, please consult your doctor before using CBD gummies or other CBD products.

Men’s Multivitamin CBD Gummies

Many men choose to begin their day with a health-boosting multivitamin. Combining CBD with vitamins, minerals, and other healthful ingredients is a no-brainer. And our CBD Multivitamin Gummies for Men deliver. Each serving of these wellness-rich gummies contains 50 mg of natural broad spectrum CBD, plus vitamins A, C, D, E3 and B complex, as well as choline for metabolic health, zinc for immune health, and biotin for healthy hair. These gummies are the perfect daily CBD supplement for men, packed with natural ingredients targeted to boost male health.**

Other Health-Boosting CBD Gummies

Beyond our CBD multivitamins, we have a number of other natural CBD gummy supplements, featuring all-natural ingredients. Here are a few products from our gummy collection that are especially well-suited for a man’s health needs.

CBD Gummies with Turmeric & Spirulina

Commonly referred to as our “Green Gummies,” CBD Gummies with Turmeric & Spirulina deliver a healthy dose of pure CBD, as well as two popular, natural health supplements. Turmeric’s main active ingredient, curcumin, works as an antioxidant, neutralizing “free radical” cells in your body. Spirulina is a rich source of nutrients, including amino acids, B-complex vitamins, calcium, and other minerals.**

CBD Gummies for Focus & Energy

Calming CBD doesn’t sound like one of the ingredients you’d expect in an energy product, but it actually is quite effective in relaxing the mind and delivering improved focus. Our CBD Gummies for Focus & Energy contain not only 50mg CBD, but also sharp PS, a potent nootropic that promotes mental acuity. With added caffeine for energy, these gummies are the perfect way to seize the day.**

CBD Mushroom Gummies for Wellness

Our CBD Mushroom Gummies are the ultimate wellness boost, with all-natural CBD and seven (!) adaptogenic and nootropic mushrooms, including cordyceps, chaga, lion’s mane, maitake, reishi, turkey tail, and shiitake. Amazingly enough, these potent gummies taste great, too, with an all-natural cherry flavor.**

CBD Gummies with Apple Cider Vinegar

Our ACV gummies are perfect for the men looking for natural diet support and improved gut health. Each one of these popular CBD gummies contains 50mg of broad spectrum CBD and 1000mg of natural apple cider vinegar, plus organic pomegranate and vitamin B12 for energy and immune function.**

CBD Gummies for Sleep

Men (and women!) require quality sleep every night. Our CBD Sleep Gummies are formulated to help you get to sleep quickly and to sleep more soundly through the night. These tasty CBD gummies contain 50mg CBD, plus restful melatonin, calming botanicals (including chamomile, passion flower, and lemon balm), magnesium, and sleep terpenes.**

We also have Original Mixed Berry CBD Gummies, for those looking for a CBD-only experience (minus the other active ingredients). And for those looking to take their experience to the next level, we have a selection of full spectrum CBD gummies with additional (legal) delta-9 THC. Our THC Gummies come in multiple flavors and formulations, perfect for chilling out at the end of a long day.

Final Thoughts on CBD Gummies

Men looking to improve their overall health and wellness should consider adding CBD—CBD gummies, in particular—to their daily routine.** Our CBD Multivitamin Gummies for Men are an ideal supplement for wellness-boosting CBD, plus a variety of vitamins and other health-friendly ingredients.** Try one of these popular, natural CBD gums today and feel the difference!

Ready to add CBD gummies to your morning regimen? Try our CBD Multivitamin Gummies for Men!

But what are the subtle differences between CBD and CBG? Why should you opt for a CBG-rich product, and how do you incorporate it into your daily wellness routine? 

In this article, we’ll compare CBG and CBD side-by-side, dissect their key differences (and notable similarities), and unpack the distinct effects of this lone cannabinoid. We’ll also introduce you to our suite of CBG products and show you why CBG is not just a newcomer to the supplement world, but a rising star in the health and wellness space.

CBD 101: What Are Cannabinoids?

There are over a hundred different unique compounds nestled in the spiky green buds of the hemp plant, each one offering its own wellness, therapeutic, and even psychoactive effects. These are cannabinoids. 

Cannabinoids offer their patented wellness benefits by interacting with your body’s endocannabinoid system.** This system exists in all animals—yes, including your couch-bound cats and doughy-eyed dogs. The endocannabinoid system is a network of receptors that works day and night to regulate essential functions, like sleep, mood, appetite, pain, and many more. When this system is out of sync, these functions are, too.

After you take a cannabinoid-rich product, like CBD gummies, the hemp-based compounds filter through your body, enter your bloodstream, and bind with your endocannabinoid receptors.** When they engage the receptors, the cannabinoids boost the system’s performance, leading to a cascade of wellness-based benefits.** 

The prominent cannabinoid at play here is CBD. 

What Is CBD?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is the most abundant of these 100+ cannabinoids. Within the past few years, this little cannabinoid has skyrocketed in popularity. Now, millions of adults use CBD daily, and sales in the CBD industry have entered into the billions. You can find this superstar wellness compound in vapes, tinctures, topicals, gummies, topicals, and even bath bombs—it’s very versatile. We extract CBD from raw hemp buds through a solventless extraction, using gold-standard practices to whittle the cannabinoid out from unnecessary plant material. 

What Does CBD Do?

Unlike the other famous cannabinoid, THC, CBD is non-psychoactive, predominantly offering benefits for relaxation, stress, and minor pain relief.** Many adults take CBD during the day and just before bed. Now, CBD’s effects are more relaxing than energizing, but not too relaxing to cause daytime drowsiness or grogginess. These effects provide a balanced, stress-reducing experience, perfect for just about any time throughout the day.  

What Is CBG?

Cannabigerol (CBG) is what’s known as a minor cannabinoid because it’s less abundant than the major two: CBD and THC. But just because it’s “minor” doesn’t mean it’s not special. In fact, CBG has been heralded as “the mother of all cannabinoids” due to its relationship with CBGA. 

Raw cannabinoids exist naturally in an acidic form—that’s what that little “A” at the end of CBGA signifies—and CBGA is perhaps the most important. CBGA is the first cannabinoid to develop during hemp’s maturation. Over the plant’s life cycle, CBGA morphs into every other cannabinoid, including CBDA and THCA—the two precursor forms of CBD and THC. When heated, the CBGA molecules that haven’t evolved into the other 100+ cannabinoids convert into CBG, poised to offer a host of wellness-boosting benefits.** 

What Does CBG Do?

Research into CBG’s effects is still ongoing, but one notable impact is its role in what we call “the Entourage Effect.” This phenomenon occurs when multiple cannabinoids simultaneously interact with your endocannabinoid system.** The system’s receptors are bombarded by cannabinoids, each one bolstering the others’ effects, leading to a more profound boost of wellness.** 

Similar to CBD, CBG is soothing but not too soothing. It doesn’t elicit a sleep-heavy response like “the ultimate relaxation cannabinoid,” CBN. So, we add CBG to a number of our daytime products, helping you enjoy wellness-boosting benefits throughout your day.**

CBG vs CBD

So, what are the similarities and differences between CBD and CBG?

For starters, CBD and CBG are similar in that neither has psychoactive properties. So, you can take them without fear of the classic “high” that results from THC. 

But, the main difference between the two is in how they’re used. CBG is still quite new, and interest in it isn’t as high as that of CBD. So, the number of products with CBG isn’t as all-encompassing as CBD. But you can still find CBG in a few of our products, like tinctures, topicals, and capsules. CBD is more popular for stress relief and sleep, while CBG is gaining notoriety for its daytime benefits and effects on minor aches and pains.** This is why you’ll find CBG in products like CBD topicals and focus supplements, not sleep gummies.

Here’s a helpful chart to settle the “CBG vs CBD” debate. 

Experience the Benefits of CBG

For those who’d like to experience the benefits of CBG, we carry a few different options. 

CBD + CBG Morning Capsules 

One serving of our CBD + CBG Morning Capsules is packed with 30mg of each cannabinoid, plus a number of naturally energizing and focus-heavy ingredients, like long-lasting caffeine, sharp PS, and L-tyrosine. We’ve designed these capsules to boost daytime energy, focus, and alertness, while minimizing the jitters—a classic, yet unfortunate side effect of standard energy supplements.**

CBD + CBG Wellness Tincture 

Made with a 2:1 ratio of CBD to CBG, our CBD + CBG Wellness Tincture delivers more than a dynamic duo of cannabinoids. This all-natural, vegan tincture uses antioxidants, like curcumin and coenzyme Q10, to create a multifaceted daily wellness product. Just use the attached dropper to measure your desired dose, place the oil under your tongue, and keep it there for around a minute. The cells in your mouth will absorb the all-natural, health-enriching compounds, and filter them into your bloodstream—a pretty quick handoff. You can generally feel the calming effects of this Wellness Tincture after around 15 minutes. 

Focus Blend CBG Mushroom Tincture 

Another popular tincture, one that combines nootropic and adaptogenic mushrooms with cannabinoids, is our Focus Blend CBG Mushroom Tincture. Nootropic and adaptogenic mushrooms provide a number of energizing, focus-heavy effects, while complementing CBD’s and CBG wellness benefits.** This tincture uses natural mushrooms, like chaga, lion’s mane, and cordyceps, to help sharpen focus and boost energy.** 

CBG Muscle & Joint Cream: Heating Formula

To soothe minor aches and pains, our CBG Muscle & Joint Cream: Heating Formula uses all-natural, vegan ingredients, like camphor oil, white willow bark, caffeine, tea tree oil, and (of course) CBG.** This unique blend of compounds seeps through the dermal layer, absorbing into the underlying tissue and joints, where the ingredients work together to calm minor pain and soothe aching joints.** Add this CBG cream to your post-workout routine, or stash it in your backpack for on-the-go relief.

Parting Thoughts on CBG

Like CBD just a decade ago, CBG is quickly finding its niche in the health and wellness space. Now, more adults are including “the mother of all cannabinoids” in their daily wellness regimen, making this once little-known cannabinoid an all-star in the hemp market, and, with our expansive suite of CBG products, we are excited to give you so many options to choose from. 

So, is the CBG vs CBD debate settled? 

Well, you be the judge. 

So, how do you get started?

In this article, we’ll dive deep into our CBD Subscription program, show you how to sign up, and help you discern if Subscribe & Save is best for you and your wellness goals. We’ll also break down all the savings you could enjoy with Subscribe & Save—savings that are just one click away!

The Monthly Dilemma

Every month, you might face one of these dilemmas: the last bitter puffs of a CBD vape, the squeaky pumps of an empty CBD cream, and the just-out-of-reach CBD gummies at the bottom of the bottle. Your favorite CBD product is almost out. You go to order more from our site, then get sidetracked. No worries, that happens to all of us; you’ll get back to it. But you don’t. Soon, days pass, then weeks, and “reordering CBD” falls off your radar.

And the moments you typically rely on CBD, like sleepless nights, stressful meetings, and unfocused mornings, promptly find their way onto your schedule, but “reordering CBD,” for whatever reason, doesn’t. Then, the stars align, and you finally order more (nice job!), only to fall into this same jam a month later (well, at least you’re consistent). 

With Subscribe & Save, we’ve given you a way to break this cycle and take over the reins of your wellness journey once and for all. 

What Is Subscribe & Save?

Subscribe & Save is our CBD subscription program that offers multiple exclusive benefits. These benefits apply to your first subscription order and every subsequent renewal order. So, your savings can start today! 

But what exactly comes with Subscribe & Save?

Save 25% on Subscribed Orders

No matter the CBDfx product, no matter the order frequency, subscribers can save 25% on all subscription orders. Yes, all subscription orders. Starting today, you can enjoy 25% OFF your favorite CBD and THC gummies, tinctures, vapes, and more—just by choosing “Subscribe & Save” at checkout. 

Free Shipping

Plus, subscribers don’t have to worry about shipping costs on recurring orders. Every subscription order is eligible for free USPS Ground Advantage shipping. 

Scheduled Orders

Everyone’s schedule varies. How quickly you go through your favorite stress-busting CBD and THC product differs from others. So, Subscribe & Save lets you set your recurring orders according to your own schedule. When you select “Subscribe & Save,” you can choose how often you want your CBD and THC faves shipped to your door. Your options include a recurring shipment every:

• 2 weeks
• 4 weeks (Most Popular)
• 6 weeks
• 8 weeks

All While Earning Rewards!

Whether or not you’re a member yet, you’ve been earning Rewards Points with every past purchase—and every subscribed order adds to your point total! To redeem your points and check your balance, you’ll first need to sign up and create an account. Here, you’ll see your points balance and be able to manage your active subscriptions and payment options. 

Yearly Savings Breakdown

Check out how much you can save annually when you select “Subscribe & Save” on these fan-favorite products!

*Average shipping value used. Shipping value varies from state to state. 

Why Choose Subscribe & Save?

While those savings might speak for themselves, why else should you choose Subscribe & Save?

Rain or Shine Savings

From your first subscription order to every other recurring shipment, you can enjoy free shipping and a 25% discount—every single time. 

Your CBD & THC Faves Sent Automatically

Don’t stress about coming to our site and reordering your go-to CBD and THC products. When you select Subscribe & Save, your orders ship automatically every two, four, six, or eight weeks. You can choose your preferred timing on the product’s page. If you need to change your shipping interval, you can update your subscription preferences by going to My Account.

Keep Wellness Goals on Track

Consistency is the secret to long-lasting healthy habits. How many wellness goals have been derailed by an empty container of CBD gummies? How many fitness feats have been thwarted by an empty bottle of soothing CBD cream? 

With Subscribe & Save, we’ve automated the hardest part and taken away the burden of consciously restocking your CBD and THC faves. Now, you can sit back, relax, and get your go-to CBDfx products shipped on your preferred schedule, so you can keep your goals on track—thanks to a consistent supply of high-quality hemp-based products.

Getting Started With CBD Subscriptions

Here’s how to subscribe to your CBD or THC fave and start saving today!

Choose Your Favorite CBD & THC Product

You can Subscribe & Save to any CBDfx product. First, go to your preferred CBD or THC product and select “Subscribe & Save” on the right side of the page. 

Select Shipping Interval

Then, choose your preferred shipping interval in the drop-down menu. Typically, users start with monthly subscriptions. If you change your mind and want to update your subscription shipping schedule, you can do so at any time. 

Manage Subscriptions

You can set up multiple products for subscription, each with its own shipping schedule. Go to My Account to manage these subscriptions and update your preferred shipping schedule.

Is Subscribe & Save Right for You?

With all this in mind, is a subscription to your favorite CBD and THC product right for you? 

Typically, subscribers want to enjoy the daily benefits of hemp-based CBD products. Whether these users are trying to enjoy early morning focus, a midday reset, or a nightly unwind, premium hemp products can help them find balance and restore their wellness baseline.** Plus, these ideal users have already completed the first step: finding their preferred CBD or THC product. 

Are you new to hemp-based products? If you are, it might be a little early to opt into Subscribe & Save. But don’t worry; here’s a helpful beginner’s guide to CBD to show you how to find the best hemp-based product for you. Once you’ve found the product that best fits into your lifestyle and daily routine, you can choose Subscribe & Save to enjoy all the benefits mentioned above on every scheduled order—plus all the wonderful wellness benefits of our premium hemp-based products! We can’t forget about those, too. 

Final Thoughts

Hopefully, now you see that, as a subscriber, you can enjoy a ton of perks—ones that other customers miss out on month after month. Not only do you have access to exclusive discounts, scheduled restocks, and Rewards Points with every recurring order, but you also enjoy a constant stream of premium, high-quality CBD and THC products. Having these products constantly stocked can help you stay on top of your wellness goals, whether that’s focusing on better sleep and recovery, mitigating stress, or enjoying a deeper sense of “chill.”** 

So, there’s no better time to subscribe, save, and be on your way to better wellness!

For a multitude of reasons, this year has been more stress-packed than others, giving us more reasons to bite our nails, tense our shoulders, and rub our eyes. In fact, a recent study found that over a third of adults feel more stressed.^[1] As a country, we are stressed, pressed, and in distress. To handle this rising tension, many adults turn to a few different healthy practices, most of which could benefit from a boost of CBD.** 

In this article, we’ll show you how to de-stress with CBD: nature’s stress-relieving compound.** We’ll explain how you can pair this compound to boost stress-relieving activities and enjoy extra soothing results. Plus, we’ll even recommend our favorite pairs to help give you a headstart. But first, let’s learn about some common ways to deal with stress. 

Popular Ways to De-Stress

Adults tackle stress in a number of different ways. Some focus on giving themselves a little TLC, while others prefer an exhausting workout. Here are a couple ways we can all destress. 

Intentional Rest

Rest doesn’t just include naps and sleeping in. It’s more encompassing than just closing your eyes and drifting off to Dreamland (though that can be great for stress, too!). Intentional rest includes opting for a day on the couch rather than one dashing between errands. You can binge-watch your favorite show or catch up on the latest paperback best-seller. Using intentional rest to combat stress means you are actively choosing to slow down and focus on putting your mind and body in states of prolonged relaxation. It helps to physically schedule rest into your calendar so it doesn’t interfere with any other plans. Plus, seeing it on your calendar can give you something to look forward to during the week. 

Take a Break in Nature

Did you know that a 20-minute nature break can help relieve stress?^[2] Taking a break in nature exposes you to fresher air, uninterrupted silence, and a tranquil setting (just be sure to keep your phone in your pocket). If you can, schedule nature breaks during your day. These will help you get your body moving and your mind out of stressful mental states. 

Light to Moderate Exercise

Working up a sweat can also distance you from daily stressors. Mild to moderate workouts can get your blood flowing and release endorphins that promote happy moods and an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment. Done early in the day, exercises can help catapult you through your day with good energy and optimal mental clarity.

Focus on Your Breath

In times of stress, taking control of your attention can be challenging. Stressors pull away your attention and focus it like a spotlight on your chief concerns. This is where mindfulness can be useful. If you direct your attention to your breath, focusing on the feeling of the inhale and the exhale, you can recapture that mental spotlight. Soon, after you retrain your attention back to your breath a few times, the distressing thoughts will evaporate, leaving you in a state of mindful awareness. This is the basic approach to mindful meditation, and researchers have found that it’s a wonderful way to reduce stress.^[3]

How CBD Helps With Stress

Before we see how CBD products can help boost these activities, let’s investigate CBD’s unique relationship with stress.

Your Endocannabinoid System

CBD has profound effects on your wellness, sleep, and stress, thanks to its unique relationship with your body’s endocannabinoid system.** This system is an intricate network of receptors that span across multiple organs and systems, regulating essential functions like sleep, mood, appetite, energy, and more. When this system isn’t working at its best, these functions are impacted, resulting in a gradual decline of mind-body wellness. 

Hemp-derived cannabinoids, like CBD, uniquely bind with these endocannabinoid receptors and bolster the network.** This reaction creates a cascade of health benefits, which is why so many people turn to CBD for sleep, CBD for wellness, CBD for focus, CBD for stress, and more.** 

How to Pair CBD With These Stress-Relieving Activities 

Before we show you our favorite pairings, here is a comparison table to help you get a headstart. 

Pair Yoga With CBD Muscle & Joint Cream: Cooling Formula

The practice of yoga can span from following a YouTube video at home to holding a headstand in the final seconds of an hours-long hot yoga session. Luckily, our CBD Muscle & Joint Cream: Cooling Formula can accommodate any and all yoga practices. With its portable design, this CBD topical stashes easily in any gym bag or tote, traveling with you to a studio or group yoga session in the park. Just apply this cream on your trouble spots before or after your session and enjoy the soothing, cooling effects of natural pain relievers, like white willow bark. It’ll surely complement the stress-relieving effects of your daily yoga practice. 

Pair a Nightly Self-Care Routine With Relax Blend CBN Mushroom Tincture 

Stress tends to peak at night. Enhance your nighttime unwind with our Relax Blend CBN Mushroom Tincture. This berry-flavored tincture uses adaptogens, antioxidants, broad spectrum CBD, and relaxing CBN to quiet the mind and soothe the body, paving the way for a chill, destressing evening. 

Pair Group Exercise With CBD + CBG Morning Capsules

Spin classes, CrossFit, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) are all great ways to build aerobic endurance and find a like-minded community. Our CBD + CBG Morning Capsules are an ideal pre-workout energizer, giving you natural, long-lasting energy and focus-heavy effects. Plus, unlike other pre-workout options, these are simple to take and don’t come in messy powders.

Pair a Nature Hike With Microdose THC Capsules

To deepen your connection with nature, our Microdose THC Capsules blend low-level THC and full spectrum CBD to enhance your chill and promote happier moods. Just take these capsules an hour or two before your nature break, so the effects will set in during your tree-line stroll. 

Pair Meditation With CBD + CBG Wellness Tincture

Before your meditation session, take a serving of our CBD + CBG Wellness Tincture. Sublingual tinctures can set in after 15 minutes to 30 minutes. So, be sure to plan ahead and take a serving of this tincture half an hour before you intend to meditate. Then, focus your attention, and let the breaths come and go … come and go.

Pair a Lazy Day Off With Magic Melon THC Gummies

Finally, if you have a day off to do absolutely nothing, our Magic Melon THC Gummies can certainly help. These gummies deepen your “chill” with the help of 30mg of full spectrum CBD and 10mg of hemp-derived THC per gummy, giving you a classic cannabis experience that’s perfect for any lazy, stressless day off. 

Bring Stress Relief to the Little Moments

Stress comes, and thankfully, it goes. Pairing CBD with your daily, stress-reducing activities helps boost that activity’s effects, giving you a calmer bliss in the little moments. Take CBD to start your day, end your day, or in the middle of your day, and see why so many adults use this all-natural compound to complement their daily stress-relieving practices!

Bibliography

1. Staff, StudyFinds. “American Breaking Point: 41% Say They’re at ‘Peak Stress’ Right Now.” Study Finds, Talker Research, 17 Sept. 2024, studyfinds.org/americans-at-peak-stress-now/?nab=0.  
2. “A 20-Minute Nature Break Relieves Stress.” Harvard Health, 1 July 2019, www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/a-20-minute-nature-break-relieves-stress. 
3. “Mindfulness Meditation: A Research-Proven Way to Reduce Stress.” American Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, www.apa.org/topics/mindfulness/meditation.

To best understand what CBN is, we’ll first need to drop a little CBD education on you. For starters, CBD and CBN are both phytocannabinoids synthesized by cannabis plants. But there’s more to it than that!

Today, we’ll take an in-depth look at CBD vs CBN, including an overview of cannabis, hemp, CBD and CBN oil, and more. We’ll look at what CBN is, its various effects and potential health benefits, and how this relative of CBD and THC is used in cutting-edge hemp products. 

CBD, CBN & Other Cannabis Compounds

Cannabinoids are molecular compounds produced by the cannabis plant. Cannabis creates these compounds to serve several purposes, including warding away insect predators and grazing animals, protecting the plant from harsh weather, and attracting pollinators. There are around 113 cannabinoids known in the cannabis plant, with the two most famous cannabinoids being cannabidiol, or CBD, and tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. 

What Is CBD?

CBD comes from CBDA and is naturally produced by the cannabis plant, as is THC. In fact, CBD and THC are the two cannabinoids that appear in the greatest quantities in cannabis, which is why they are referred to as the “major cannabinoids.” 

Cannabis CBD is non-psychoactive (it doesn’t cause a high) and carries with it a number of health benefits (some of CBD’s benefits we’ll discuss in a moment). Delta-9 THC is psychoactive and does cause a high … hence all the laws and regulations surrounding this cannabis compound. Here at CBDfx, we use the low-THC form of cannabis, known as hemp, to create all of our legal CBD and THC products, including gummies, tinctures, and more. 

But there are other cannabinoids, as well, which occur in lesser quantities and are known as “minor cannabinoids.” These include CBG, CBC, and the star of this article, CBN (cannabinol). 

What Do Cannabinoids Like CBD & CBN Do?

Cannabinoids interact with our endocannabinoid system, which is a series of chemical receptors closely integrated with our central and peripheral nervous systems, as well as systems that regulate digestion, sleep, and more, helping them to maintain homeostasis (balance). Humans and all other animals have an endocannabinoid system, including dogs and cats. When a cannabinoid, like CBD or CBN, interacts with an endocannabinoid system receptor, it imparts specific therapeutic benefits, depending on what that specific receptor does and what that cannabinoid’s properties are.** 

CBD benefits the endocannabinoid system by interacting with the same receptors as the body’s own endocannabinoids, bolstering their performance and promoting wellness.** CBD also has calming effects, which are great for stress and sleep, as well as minor pain relief benefits.**

What Is CBN?

It’s interesting to note that, even though CBN is far less known than CBD, it’s actually the very first cannabinoid ever to have been isolated in the cannabis plant. CBN was first isolated in the late 1800s. By the 1930s, scientist R.S. Cahn was studying CBN in depth, and soon scientists were synthesizing this cannabinoid.

CBN is short for cannabinol. CBN is actually formed by the breakdown of THC over time, often because of oxidation or heat. In fact, CBN was probably first identified in the 1800s because of poor storage of cannabis during transportation.

But CBN is hardly a weaker version of THC, as one might think. While the powerful psychoactive features of THC are long gone by the time CBN comes onto the scene, there are a multitude of potential health benefits that take their place.

CBD vs CBN

One could say, CBD is more popular than CBN, which is logical given the widespread use of CBD as a wellness product and the fact that CBN is a lesser known compound. But CBN is gaining ground in popularity, especially for those seeking a great night of sleep.

CBN research, just like the research on CBD and other cannabis compounds, is ongoing. But we do know how people use CBN vs CBD, and how they take advantage of the natural effects of each cannabis compound. For a long time, people have depended on the potential calming effects of CBN to help them get a good night’s rest. CBN binds with receptors in the brain, and seems to promote calm and sleepiness.** In fact, many people buy CBN products strictly for their sedative effects. Often, CBN is combined with CBD and other calm-promoting ingredients, such as melatonin and certain terpenes, for products designed to enhance sleep, as well as promote calmness and ease stress.**

CBN works most powerfully in combination with other cannabinoid compounds to produce the Entourage Effect. This is the effect created when multiple cannabinoids (such as CBD and CBN) work synergistically, creating an overall effect stronger than what any single cannabinoid would produce on its own.

CBN-Infused CBD Products From CBDfx

If you’re using full spectrum CBD or broad spectrum CBD, you already have some experience with CBN. Full spectrum CBD contains all of the cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids found in the cannabis plant, including the legally allowed amount of less than 0.3% THC. Broad spectrum CBD filters out all detectable levels of THC and, in the process, a few of the other cannabinoids are filtered from the CBD oil, as well. Still, both full spectrum CBD and broad spectrum CBD products contain CBN. (CBD isolate, on the other hand, contains no cannabinol, nor any other cannabis hemp content beyond CBD.)

There are some CBD products, generally formulated for relaxation or rest, with bonus CBN added to the mix, so the user can feel the pronounced effects of cannabinol. Let’s look at a few of the best CBN-infused CBD products on the market today, made with pure, organic hemp. All of our products are medically reviewed and come with a Certificate of Analysis to verify their purity and potency.

CBD Sleep Tincture

Our CBD Sleep Tincture is formulated with CBN, CBD, a special blend of restful terpene compounds, and melatonin. By combining the Entourage Effect of broad spectrum CBD concentrate with the trusted effects of melatonin, this tincture is designed for the ultimate night’s rest.

Our regular strength CBD Sleep Tincture formula boasts 1000mg of CBD and 150mg of CBN. If you’re struggling with getting to sleep or sleeping through the night, check out our extra strength (2,000mg CBD/300mg CBN) and maximum strength (4,000mg CBD/600mg CBN) tincture offerings.

CBD + CBN Night Capsules

Our CBD + CBN Night Capsules combine CBN and CBD with terpenes and a natural sleep aid that has been valued for centuries: valerian. In addition to valerian, these capsules also include 30mg doses of CBD and CBN in every serving, plus GABA and magnesium for better sleep and better mood.**

CBD + CBN Calming Tincture

Our CBD + CBN Calming Tincture is a favorite around the CBDfx offices. This full spectrum CBD product delivers serious “chill” benefits, and is available in extra, maximum, maximum plus and ultra strength. These range from 1000mg of CBD and 150mg of CBN (extra) to 6000mg of CBD and 300mg of CBN (ultra).

If you’re already familiar with how CBD tinctures work for you, the CBD + CBN Calming Tincture is a great product to try out to learn how your body reacts to CBN.

Relax Blend CBD Mushroom Tincture

This unique tincture combines calming CBD and CBN, plus stress-busting adaptogenic mushrooms. Using reishi for stress, maitake for wellness, and turkey tail for immunity, our antioxidant-rich Relax Blend CBD Mushroom Tincture is as health-boosting as it is relaxing.**

Sweet Dreams THC Drops

Our Sweet Dreams THC Drops take blissful rest to the next level, combining full spectrum CBD, CBN, and D9 THC.** You can also find added CBN in our Purple Punch THC Vape Juice, for added “chill” in every puff.

Every CBD and CBN product we create at CBDfx is made with organic hemp, with oil extracted from the plant by means of clean CO2, and backed by a Certificate of Analysis that verifies its purity and potency. At CBDfx, your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities!

The Last Word on Cannabinol

We hope you have a better understanding now of what CBN is and the effects of this remarkable cannabis compound. The cannabinoid world can feel a little overwhelming sometimes, with so much terminology and regulation, but we like to hold to a very simple principle of creating pure, high-quality products that are carefully formulated and tested. 

If you’d like to learn more about cannabinoids (including CBN and CBD), terpenes, and the Entourage Effect, browse through our blogs. We have plenty of authoritative posts about what works and why. Whether you want to know more about the beneficial effects CBN and CBD, or you’re just looking for a CBD product that meets your needs, we have you covered.

Terminology and history aside, at the end of the day it’s about what works best for you. 

Want to give CBN a try? Check out our CBD + CBN Calming Tincture!

What Is CBD?

CBD (short for cannabidiol) is a natural compound derived from the hemp plant. Unlike its popular cannabinoid counterpart, THC, CBD doesn’t produce psychoactive effects. This chemical compound interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in both humans and animals. The ECS is the system that maintains homeostasis, or balance, in a number of the body’s most vital systems and organs.**

As pet parents continue to seek alternative options for their furry friends, CBD has begun to gain popularity for its potential wellness benefits in aiding canine health. This is why CBD pet treats and other pet products have seemingly flooded the market in recent years.

Is CBD Safe for Dogs?

Now that you know what CBD is, you might be wondering, “Is CBD safe for my dog?” In short, yes! CBD is safe for dogs. As earlier stated, since CBD does not produce psychoactive effects like THC (which is toxic to dogs), CBD is a safe wellness supplement for dogs.

CBD can have rare side effects, though, including lack of appetite, sluggishness, and diarrhea. If your dog or other pet experiences any of these side effects, stop giving your pet CBD immediately and contact your veterinarian. Also, if your dog is currently on medication, please contact your veterinarian before giving your pet CBD.

With all of that said, CBD is completely safe for most dogs and pets. You’ll want to make sure you choose CBD dog treats and other pet products with quality ingredients. CBDfx dog and cat products are made with organic hemp and all-natural ingredients. All of our CBD dog treats (and other products) come with a Certificate of Analysis, so you know you’re getting the best of the best when you buy your pet’s CBD products at CBDfx!

Benefits of CBD for Your Dog

CBD for dogs can offer a variety of potential wellness benefits for your dog. CBD studies have suggested that it can produce calming and soothing effects when ingested and has even been said to help in alleviating minor aches and pains in muscles and joints, especially in aging pets. As pet owners seem to be prioritizing alternative modes of helping their furry companions’ wellness, CBD has become an even more popular option for supporting dog health and enhancing their quality of life. 

Adding CBD to Your Dog’s Routine

After learning about the various benefits of CBD, you might be leaning towards incorporating CBD into your dog’s wellness routine. Well, there are a few tasty ways you can do that! Here we’ll highlight some of the different methods of adding CBD to your pup’s day. With different targeted benefits, there’s sure to be a product perfect for your furry friend!

CBD Dog Treats

One of the easiest ways to add CBD to your dog’s routine is with CBD treats! Whether you’re training your dog or just wanting to give them an after-walk reward, pet treats (like our hard and soft CBD dog treats) are the perfect way to add some wellness properties into their regimen. With pre-measured CBD doses and yummy flavors, CBD dog treats can also include other wellness-boosting ingredients, like chamomile to promote relaxation or turmeric to soothe minor aches and pains.

Here’s a look at our three varieties of CBD dog treats. Each of these CBD dog treats is available in soft and hard chew options.  

CBD Calming Chews for Dogs

CBD Dog Treats: Calming Chews can offer a way to ease frazzled nerves and promote relaxation in your furry friend. Loaded with the calming wellness benefits of CBD, these CBD chews also feature melatonin, chamomile, and tryptophan to help your dog chill out, either during stressful situations or for a good night’s rest. With a hickory-flavored soft chew and a sweet potato and coconut hard chew option, there’s a treat perfect for any adult dog.  

CBD Hip & Joint Chews for Dogs

Formulated with 20mg of broad spectrum CBD (per treat) to help ease minor aches and pains, CBD Dog Treats: Hip & Joint Chews could be the right choice for your dog! These tasty CBD dog treats are specially formulated to support joint health and mobility, aiming to target issues that may have been brought on by aging or over-exercise. In addition to CBD, these CBD dog treats contain glucosamine, turmeric, chondroitin, and other natural ingredients commonly used to alleviate soreness. Whether in natural hickory soft chews or sweet potato and coconut hard chews, these CBD dog treats offer a simple way to help maintain your dog’s comfort and mobility. 

Skin Health CBD Chews for Dogs

If your dog’s paws or fur are feeling a little rough around the edges, then CBDfx might have a treat for you! CBD Dog Treats: Skin Health Chews are specially crafted to promote optimal skin and coat condition for your furry friend. Enriched with all-natural CBD, these CBD dog treats offer a soothing solution to help reduce the likelihood of excessive scratching, contributing to healthier skin and a softer coat. These CBD-infused treats are made with natural ingredients, ensuring a gentle yet effective approach to supporting skin health. These chews contain a blend of other beneficial ingredients, such as omega-3 fatty acids, yucca, biotin, fish oil, aloe vera, and quercetin, all known for their nourishing properties for skin and coat health. Whether in soft or hard chew form, these CBD dog treats provide a convenient and delicious way to help your dog maintain radiant skin and a glossy coat.

A Comparison of CBD Treats

Here’s a handy guide for finding which CBD dog treat might be the best option for dog or dogs in your life!

CBD Oil Tinctures

CBD oil tinctures for dogs are liquid extracts derived from the hemp plant, specifically formulated for canine consumption. These CBD tinctures are often administered orally by placing drops in the dog’s mouth or mixing them with food or water. These pet tinctures come in various strengths to suit different sizes and needs of dogs, and they are widely used by pet owners as a natural and holistic approach to supporting their dog’s health and wellness. Our vegan dog tinctures come in bacon-flavored CBD Oil for Dogs and chicken-flavored CBD Dog Tincture.

Your Dog Dosage Guide

Figuring out the right CBD dosage for your dog or dogs involves considering key factors, such as body size and CBD concentration. The size and metabolism of your dog plays a crucial role in determining how long it takes for the CBD to take effect and how long the effects last. 

It’s essential to start with a small dosage to gauge your dog’s tolerance to CBD. We recommend paying close attention to the suggested serving sizes on the packaging. For dog treats, we recommend one-half CBD treat daily for dogs up to 25 lbs, one CBD treat daily for dogs 26–50 lb, two CBD treats daily for dogs 51–100 lb, and three CBD treats daily for dogs over 100 lb. As for oil tinctures, we offer pre-portioned bottle sizes for varying dog sizes. 

CBD You Can Trust

CBD dog treats offer dog parents a convenient and potentially beneficial wellness option for supporting their furry friends’ well-being. With the therapeutic properties of CBD, these treats have the potential to address various issues, such as stress, joint discomfort, and skin health, promoting overall wellness in dogs. CBD treats are often formulated with natural ingredients, offering even more targeted effects. With various flavors and modes of use, CBD treats are extremely palatable and enjoyable for dogs. If you’re a pet parent seeking a holistic approach to your dogs’ health, CBDfx CBD treats provide a promising avenue for promoting a happier and healthier life for your furry friend.

While forgoing a few extra hours of sleep may seem productive in the moment, lack of quality sleep is affecting your future wellness, happiness, and, yes, even stress levels. Your sleep tonight impacts your stress tomorrow. 

In this article, we’ll dive into the relationship between sleep and stress and show how CBD for sleep can help minimize stress and maximize rest. But first, let’s check out the sleep-stress cycle. Sounds ominous, doesn’t it? Well, unfortunately, it can be. 

The Sleep-Stress Cycle

Most sleep experts and specialists agree that seven to eight hours of sleep are ideal for most adults.^[2] But let’s be real: eight hours of sleep can sometimes feel greedy. You have a lot to do and not enough time to do it. So, you chip away at your sleep; first, you’re in bed a few minutes later than usual, then half an hour, then a full hour, and finally, you find yourself only getting five to six hours of sleep on a good night. You wake up tired, but still able to conquer the day—albeit with a yawn and an extra cup of coffee. So, you press on, happy to have found a nice little workaround for the recommended (unrealistic) eight hours of sleep. 

But chances are, these relatively small changes have had a major impact on your stress levels. The American Psychological Association (APA) says that adults who get less than eight hours of sleep report higher stress levels, which go up as their sleep time goes down.^[3] As you start noticing more stress creep into your shifty mood, stiff neck, and furrowed brow, you decide to prioritize sleep. Tonight, you’ll go to bed a few hours early, wake up at the same time, and feel better—right? Not quite. 

Most adults with heightened stress have an even more difficult time falling and staying asleep, regardless of whether that stress is from a lack of sleep or not. This is the sleep-stress cycle. Lack of sleep impacts your stress, which impacts your sleep, which impacts your stress, and on and on and on. 

CBD for Stress & Sleep

So, to tackle this cycle, it’s best to choose a solution that targets both stress and sleep. CBD products for sleep use a multifaceted approach to deepen relaxation and soothe your mind, body, and stressed-out aura. CBD is a naturally occurring cannabinoid that uniquely interacts with a lesser-known system in your body—one that never takes a night off. 

The System That Never Sleeps

Your endocannabinoid system is a sprawling network of receptors that tether different systems and organs together in your body. Think of this system as air traffic control. It directs one system one way, gets a call from another, and shifts the course of a third to regulate essential functions,  like appetite, mood, energy, and sleep. But when this system is not performing at its best, your overall wellness may feel out of sync. 

Cannabinoids, like cannabidiol (CBD), can help.** Cannabinoids uniquely interact with your body’s endocannabinoid system, bolstering the system’s functions and promoting a cascade of wellness benefits.** When you use CBD for stress, you can enjoy these wellness benefits daily, helping you minimize one-half of the sleep-stress cycle.** 

Incorporating Multiple Sleep Aids

While CBD alone can certainly help promote relaxing sleep, there are a number of other all-natural ingredients that complement and heighten these benefits.** Take cannabinol (CBN), for instance, a hemp-based cannabinoid that offers ultra-relaxing effects best enjoyed just before bed; or melatonin, a naturally occurring compound your brain releases to promote a feeling of tiredness; or even THC, which (combined with other cannabinoids) can promote a more profound boost of wellness benefits, thanks to a phenomenon called the Entourage Effect.**

In our CBD sleep aids, we combine CBD with a number of other relaxation-heavy compounds to soothe the root of your sleep-stress cycle and help you reclaim deeper, healthier sleep.** 

How to Use CBD for Sleep

Before adding best CBD for sleep products into your nightly routine, it’s best to know how to incorporate them. Each sleep product helps relax the mind and body, but how long these effects take to set in varies from product to product. 

Here’s a table to break down when to expect effects from different types of CBD sleep aids—and how long they can last.

* Times can differ depending on the strength of your product and personal bioavailability factors.

CBD Gummies

Our CBD Sleep Gummies with Melatonin combine a number of natural sleep aids to promote stronger nighttime relaxation.** These best of the best CBD gummies use compounds like magnesium, passion flower, chamomile, and lemon balm to quell the mind and soothe the body in a non-psychoactive state of bliss. Depending on your body composition, metabolism, and other bioavailability factors, it can take 30 minutes to two hours to feel the effects of CBD gummies. So, plan to take them a couple of hours before bed. 

CBD + THC Gummies

For a stronger “chill” just before bed, we recommend our Lemon Dream THC Gummies. These bite-sized, lemon-flavored gummies combine the effects of THC with melatonin and full spectrum CBD to give you a powerfully relaxing experience. Like CBD gummies, these THC gummies are best enjoyed a few hours before bed. 

Relaxation-Heavy Tinctures

Tinctures are a quick, easy way to deepen relaxation and soothe stress levels. Luckily, we make a wide range of CBD oil tinctures for sleep. These all sport sleep-focused formulas that use an array of relaxation compounds to soothe your mind and body. 

For instance, our CBD Sleep Tincture balances its CBD content with 5mg of CBN and 5mg of melatonin per serving. Our Sweet Dreams THC Drops use sleep terpenes alongside full spectrum CBD, CBN, and THC to help you destress and unwind. And our Relax Blend CBN Mushroom Tincture takes a different route entirely, bringing three adaptogenic mushrooms along for the ride. 

Unlike edibles, tinctures can be taken sublingually (under your tongue). This allows for a quicker onset of effects. So, depending on your personal bioavailability factors, expect to feel these effects in under an hour.

CBD + CBN Night Capsules

Last, we have a simple nightcap: our CBD + CBN Night Capsules. These capsules use a balanced ratio of CBD to CBN with valerian root, GABA, and magnesium for improved mood and better sleep.** Like CBD gummies, capsules absorb through your digestive system, so they can take 30 minutes to two hours to absorb. 

Take a Deep Breath (and Then Another)

Stress may seem like a problem that overshadows nearly every square inch of your day-to-day life. But it doesn’t have to. By prioritizing your sleep, overall wellness, and nighttime schedule, you can be better equipped to handle the stressors in your life. CBD products for stress and sleep help you do just that. These solutions come in various formulas and flavors, so you can find the one that works best for you. After all, today’s stress doesn’t have to be tomorrow’s stress. Give yourself a little help tomorrow by prioritizing sleep today. Your future you will be grateful for it. 

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