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Our CBD Knowledge Base

We exist to provide a safe, economical and consistent CBD experience – every single time.

We know you have questions. We make it our job to have answers.

That’s why, from ingredients, dosage and product safeguards to quality, value and assortment we give it to you straight. You deserve to be confident that you are taking an informed decision.

Rest assured, we’re here for you.



Getting Started With CBD

What is CBD?

CBD is a cannabinoid. Short version: it’s a molecule that interacts with your body in particular ways. It’s produced naturally by your body, and is also found in certain plants (like hemp).

What's the difference between CBD and THC?

The most important difference between CBD and THC is that CBD does not produce a high. It has been reported, however, to help reduce or eliminate anxiety, and manage pain and inflammation.

What does CBD feel like?

Depending on how you take it, the effects come a bit sooner or a bit later. But the effects of CBD, the feelings it causes, are not as dramatically pronounced as you might be used to when it comes to cannabinoids.

Does CBD get you high?

According to a study reported on by the World Health Organization, “CBD alone produced no significant psychoactive, cardiovascular or other effects” when compared to THC.

How much CBD should you take?

We always recommended starting with the smallest possible dose, and working your way slowly up until you start to experience the desired effect. Start with as little as 5mg, and increase on a weekly basis.

How long does CBD stay in your system?

A study published in both the Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics and Cannabis: From Pariah to Prescription found that the half-life of 10mg of CBD consumed sublingually is 1.09 hours.

Full spectrum, broad spectrum, isolate: which is which?

CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, meaning it doesn’t get you high, but users report myriad uses and benefits from taking CBD. CBD comes in three main forms – full spectrum, broad spectrum, and isolate.

Which CBD product should I buy?

When it comes to CBD, there’s a whole lotta options out there. You’ve got edibles. You’ve got tinctures. You’ve got lotions, creams, vapes and even hemp hearts. Once you’ve figured out how to buy CBD, the next step is choosing which CBD product to buy.

What are cannabinoids?

Simply put, cannabinoids are chemical compounds that act on certain receptors (aptly named cannabinoid receptors) in your body. The receptors that cannabinoids act on are part of the endocannabinoid system.

Side effects of CBD oil?

There’s a lot of noise out there about what the possible benefits and side effects of CBD are, and so we’d like to help clear things up for you. So, let’s dive in shall we?





Our Staff Picks


Best oils & tinctures in 2020

With every company claiming to have the best CBD oils and tinctures, it’s hard to figure out which products really are the best. We evaluated over 2000 products and only 82 oils and tinctures made the cut. Read more to find out which are our top picks.

Best CBD creams in 2020

Even if you don’t suffer from a skin-disorder, you can still benefit from a CBD cream. CBD has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving qualities. We’ve created our Best CBD Creams list just for you! Here are our top picks for CBD creams.

Best CBD gummies in 2020

So you want to know what the best CBD Gummies of 2020 are? We here at shopCBD don’t believe that there is one CBD gummy that is the absolute best, but that there are in fact many.

Best CBD pet treats in 2020

There are, of course, a few things to know about CBD for dogs: Always check with your vet before giving your dog something new, the serving size for dogs is smaller than for humans, make sure to find a product with little-to-no THC.



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