What are CBD Gummies?

CBD gummies are gummy candies that contain cannabidiol (CBD).

CBD is a cannabinoid found in the hemp plant (hemp is cannabis that contains less than 0.3% THC by dry weight). 

CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, meaning it doesn’t cause a head high. Research suggests that CBD has therapeutic potential for pain, inflammation, anxiety, sleep, epilepsy, and more.

Why Shop CBD Gummies from Natural Ways CBD?

At Natural Ways CBD, we only carry products that contain less than 0.3% THC and have been tested by a 3rd-party lab to verify their safety and potency. 

But legal, safe, and effective products are table stakes for any CBD brand — what truly sets us apart is our:

• Selection — We offer an extensive product line under our own brand name: Natural Ways CBD. But we aren’t limited to carrying our own products; we also curate the best of what other companies have to offer. This means you get more options to choose from without needing to spend more time vetting products: you can confidently select an option and know that it will be safe and effective. 
• Experience — Although we pride ourselves on providing a great online CBD shopping experience, Natural Ways CBD isn’t just an online business. In fact, we have six brick-and-mortar retail stores in the Houston, Texas area. Because we talk to customers face-to-face every day, we receive immediate and detailed feedback about how our products are working, allowing us to continuously improve our products. The end result? The CBD oil and other products you buy from us are what’s actually working for real people, not some formula we think works.
• Values —  We put people over profit. Our company was started after the owners experienced a medical scare with a family member and saw how CBD products helped. We’re dedicated to making natural wellness available to all; we do that by offering the highest-quality products at fair prices.

Are CBD Gummies Legal?

The 2018 Farm Bill made hemp-derived cannabinoids federally legal, including CBD. Therefore, CBD gummies are legal on the federal level. However, state-by-state legality varies — always check our state laws before you buy CBD online.

Types of CBD Gummies: Full-Spectrum vs. Broad-Spectrum vs. Isolate

There are three types of CBD extract that you’ll find in CBD gummies: full-spectrum CBD, broad-spectrum CBD, and CBD isolate.

In its natural form, CBD extract contains cannabinoids such as cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN), and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (less than 0.3% to comply with federal law), as well as terpenes, which are naturally occurring compounds in the cannabis sativa plant.

Other cannabinoids and terpenes can be considered secondary elements that are part of CBD extract. 

Different types of CBD contain different secondary elements in addition to CBD:

• Full-spectrum CBD – Consists of CBD extract as it naturally occurs. Includes other cannabinoids, including THC (legally less than 0.3%), and terpenes. 
• Broad-spectrum CBD – Consists of CBD extract with other cannabinoids and terpenes, but with no THC. 
• CBD isolate – Consists solely of CBD, with other cannabinoids and terpenes removed.

Benefits of CBD Gummies

Research suggests CBD may be beneficial in a variety of areas, as well as for some specific conditions:

CBD may promote physical relaxation

Several studies and surveys suggest CBD has anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties.

In one clinical study, transdermal (topical) CBD significantly reduced joint swelling. 

A research review examining several studies found that CBD may have beneficial effects for both chronic and acute pain. 

Research has also looked at the potential benefits of CBD for autoimmune disorders and inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS). 

CBD may promote restful sleep

Research and anecdotal evidence suggest CBD may have sleep-supportive properties.

One research review found that CBD may provide therapeutic support for insomnia. 

Anecdotally, many people use CBD as a replacement for Ambien and over-the-counter melatonin.

CBD may promote mental balance and relaxation

Research suggests CBD may promote a calm, stress-free, anxiety-free mind.

One study found that CBD reduced physiological and behavioral stress responses to anxiety and stress. 

Another study found that CBD decreased negative feelings in people subjected to a public speaking test.

Research suggests that CBD may work similarly to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class of medications commonly prescribed for anxiety. 

CBD has therapeutic potential for depression

CBD may promote mental balance for people dealing with depression. 

Research suggests CBD has therapeutic potential for depression, and many people use CBD for seasonal affective disorder. 

CBD may have anti-seizure properties

CBD is FDA-approved as an anti-seizure medication for specific types of epilepsy, in the form of Epidiolex. Clinical trials for Epidilex, which is CBD isolate, show that it reduces several forms of epilepsy.

Other research shows CBD may improve the quality of life for epilepsy patients.

Anecdotally, many people use CBD as an alternative to Keppra, a common epilepsy prescription. 

CBD may help with addiction

There is research indicating that CBD has the potential to help people break their addiction to opioids, cocaine, and psychostimulant drugs.

How Does CBD Work In Your Body?

CBD and other cannabinoids work by interacting with your endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is a receptor system responsible for maintaining mental and physical homeostasis, or balance. 

Your ECS regulates all of your vital functions, including the sleep-wake cycle, immune response, inflammatory response, and mood. 

By regulating your vital functions, the ECS works to maintain normal states of health for the mind and body. CBD may promote balance by interacting with the ECS and helping it to better perform its function. 

However, CBD doesn’t bind to the CB1 and CB2 receptors in the ECS as most cannabinoids do. Instead, research suggests CBD promotes wellness by preventing the breakdown of your endocannabinoids, or internal cannabinoids. 

Research also suggests CBD may affect how neurotransmitters (such as serotonin) work in your brain, thereby promoting mental balance.

What are the Side Effects of CBD Gummies?

Research suggests CBD is safe and well-tolerated, even if you take large doses and use it regularly.

However, CBD has the potential to cause the following side effects in some people:

• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness
• Diarrhea
• Reduced appetite
• Fatigue

CBD Dosage: How Many CBD Gummies Should You Take?

If you’re new to CBD gummies or CBD in general, we recommend using a dosage formula to determine how much CBD you should take. 

Then, you can use that amount to figure out how many CBD gummies to take, based on the potency of your product. 

The starting formula is:

(0.1) x (your body weight in lbs.) = your daily dose of CBD in mg. 

For most people, this will amount to 15-25mg CBD, or about 1 full gummy if you’re using our 25mg CBD gummies. 

As you go, you can gradually increase your dose until you find the amount that works for you. 

Dosing CBD gummies isn’t an exact science, but by using formulas and then estimating how many gummies you should take, you can minimize your chances of feeling side effects. 

How Long Does It Take CBD Gummies to Kick In?

CBD gummies typically begin working in 45 minutes to 1 hour. They take about three times as long to begin working as CBD oil does, as they have to be digested before they can begin taking effect. 

How Often Should You Take CBD Gummies?

Starting out, we recommend taking CBD gummies just once per day. However, you can split your dosage up and take it throughout the day — it all depends on why you’re using CBD. 

If you’re taking CBD gummies for physical support, splitting your dose up could be very beneficial. Conversely, taking your entire dose about 1 hour before bed is beneficial if you’re using CBD gummies for sleep.