Thirty-four-year-old UFC champion Conor McGregor has publicly consumed cannabis. Olympic-level sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson won the 100-meter dash in the 2020 Summer Olympic Trials but was disqualified because she tested positive for THC in a urinalysis. Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps smoked cannabis. And former NFL stars Ricky Williams, Calvin Johnson, and Marshawn Lynch have all confirmed their cannabis use — Williams while in his prime — and now all have their own weed brands.

Performance-Enhancer? 

The World Anti-Doping Agency considers cannabis a potentially performance-enhancing drug. And there’s a growing body of evidence that the famed “runner’s high” results from the natural boosting of endocannabinoid levels during intense exercise. Endocannabinoids are simply cannabinoids produced within the body rather than introduced into the body via consumption.

According to Harvard Medical School, the endocannabinoid system is a network of densely packed cellular receptors and chemical signals throughout the human brain and body. It’s “essential and mysterious,” they say, as it is newly discovered and not fully understood. What is understood is that cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant interact with this system.

And to top it off, a 2019 University of Colorado Boulder survey showed that about 80% of regular cannabis users consumed the plant shortly before or after exercise (or both).

‘High’ Exercise Do’s and Don’t’s 

So, is a plant with a reputation for making people slow and lazy good for exercise? Thanks to federal prohibition, studies are limited, but more and more evidence points to one answer: Yes.

Still, experts warn that cannabis users should limit their exercise to an activity they’re familiar with that doesn’t require heavy lifting or complicated workouts. They should also obey all traffic laws when under the influence of the drug. 

In other words: Don’t go rock climbing or hit OrangeTheory Fitness when you’re stoned — but consider yoga or running. 

University of Pennsylvania professor and researcher Marcel Bonn-Miller gave Men’s Journal these tips:

• “Use it if you’re thinking of skipping today’s training” because the CU Boulder study showed that many cannabis consumers use the plant for exercise motivation. That’s quite a shift from the pop culture stereotypes.
• “Turn to THC for repetitive, long workouts” due to the purported pain relief offered by THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids. It also may “amplify” the natural runner’s high.
• “Stay sober for heavy or complicated workouts” since some studies show that cannabis may affect judgment, coordination, spatial perception, and other factors critical to a safe workout.
• “Save it for your long runs” since it appears that THC could help with endurance exercises that are low risk.

Ideal Exercise Match

Several gyms have popped up across the country to specialize in cannabis-themed workouts. However, the trend hasn’t really taken off. 

A bigger trend? Yoga and cannabis.

“One of the main benefits of combining weed and yoga is that cannabis — when the dose is correct for the person, the ingestion method [is correct], and even the strain is correct for the person — really does facilitate relaxation,” Dee Dussault, the founder of Ganja Yoga in San Francisco told Yoga Journal.

The same article includes insight from the founder of Colorado-based Marijuasana. According to its website, the business is a “cannabis-centric yoga company that produces nationwide pop-ups,” among other things. Stacy Mulvey, the founder, says cannabis can serve as a supplementary regulator for the body.

“The endocannabinoid system works with various other systems—circulatory, regulatory, nervous, et cetera—to keep the body in homeostasis. Cannabis, Mulvey says, “acts as a supplement to the endocannabinoid system,” the article explained.

So light up, pop that edible, or hit the vape if you feel like supplementing your workout. You should feel pretty good about it — as long as you know your limits and don’t go too hard. Namaste.

The short answer is: “No.”

The long answer is: “It’s slightly complicated.”

So let’s get you the long answer: Is cannabis safe for dogs? Here’s what you need to know.

Cannabis is a plant with potentially high levels of the high-inducing chemical THC. Some cannabis plants are low in THC and often high in other cannabinoids, like CBD. We generally call that second type of cannabis “hemp.” 

But it’s all the same plant.

Generally speaking, most Americans likely don’t have a bunch of hemp lying around the house. Still, there’s a good chance they may have a product containing CBD derived from that low-THC cannabis plant we call “hemp.”

CBD is proven to have medical benefits for people and animals with certain seizure disorders, and many believe it is effective at combating anxiety, inflammation, insomnia, and even helping with some neurological disorders.

And there is no shortage of pet-focused CBD products on store shelves or on the web. Products with CBD derived from this cannabis type are generally safe when you administer them as a veterinarian or the package labeling directs. 

What Americans are more likely to have lying around the house is a bag of high-inducing cannabis. It might be in flower (plant) form or could be in edible forms, like gummies, chocolates, or cookies.

Every dog owner knows pets could easily woof down any of those things—and that’s where we could get into some serious trouble.

While no human death has ever been attributed to a cannabis overdose, fatalities, and severe sicknesses are attributed to cannabis in pets. 

They call it “marijuana toxicity.”

In a 2019 news article, NPR says that a Colorado study “found that two dogs who had ingested chocolate baked goods made with marijuana-infused butter had died.”

Of course, chocolate is toxic to dogs—and so is butter. So the exact cause of death was uncertain. None of the vets NPR interviewed said they had seen any animal die because of marijuana exposure.

VCA Animal Hospitals—a national chain of veterinarians—is more succinct: “Deaths have been noted after ingestion of foods containing highly concentrated cannabis such as medical-grade THC.”

Fatalities were unusual, VCA notes, until the medical cannabis market began producing high-dose products.

Veterinarian John de Jong, now president of the World Veterinary Association, told NPR that states with legal cannabis are seeing more incidents of marijuana toxicity. At the same time, the story mentions that calls to the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center have jumped 7X over the previous year. In 2019, only 10 states legalized adult-use cannabis. Today, the number is at 19 and growing.

What does marijuana toxicity look like in a dog?

VCA says that “many of the signs of intoxication are neurological.” Keep an eye out for wobbly, uncoordinated pets. At the same time, your dog may become hyperactive or disoriented with dilated pupils, “giving them a wild-eyed appearance,” according to VCA. Keep an eye out for excessive droop, vomit, and incontinence.

“In severe cases, tremors, seizures and coma can result,” VCA warns.

Dogs could also pass out and choke on their own vomit.

What should I do if my dog got into my stash?

Go to the vet immediately. If it’s a holiday or weekend, max out that credit card if you have to and find emergency vet services.

What does treatment look like?

“When a toxin enters the body, often the first line of defense is to get it out,” according to VCA. Essentially, the first step is inducing vomiting. However, if your dog is already showing signs of marijuana toxicity, odds are the THC has already been absorbed and puking isn’t gonna help. 

Stomach pumping may happen, and vets may administer activated charcoal regularly to neutralize the THC, according to VCA.

Otherwise, it’s all about harm reduction and seeing the dog through what might be a really bad trip: Vets may administer anti-anxiety medications or IV fluids and pay careful attention to the pet’s breathing, body temperature, and heart rate, according to the VCA.

What’s the bottom line?

Unless it’s a CBD product developed specifically for dogs, keep all your cannabis away from it (and any other pets). Be a responsible pet parent, and don’t get your dog high. It also could save you more than $1,000.

Contrary to popular belief, hemp and marijuana are not two different species of plants. The only actual difference between hemp and marijuana is their THC content. According to the Agricultural Act of 2018, hemp contains 0.3% or less THC than traditional marijuana (cannabis that can get you high). 

Hemp is a versatile plant that manufacturers use to create several products, including paper, clothing, and building materials. Keep reading to learn more about the many uses of this billion-dollar crop. 

Hemp Paper 

Not all paper is made from trees. In fact, hemp paper dates back to the Western Han Dynasty (202 B.C.–9 A.D). According to the American Forest & Paper Association, Chinese court official Ts’ai Lun invented paper using a mixture of mulberry bark, hemp, and water. Lun mashed these ingredients into a pulp, pressed out the liquid, and then hung the remaining mat to dry in the sun. The end result? Paper. 

Lun’s invention didn’t hit the Middle East until 300 years later. It took another 500 years for Europe to catch up. Once word spread to Europe, paper became a popular product. People used it to print books, bibles, and legal documents. 

By 1690, the U.S. had built its first paper mill in Pennsylvania. In the beginning, the U.S. paper mills used Lun’s method. But, as the demand grew, the technique and materials changed. Thanks to the MarijuanaTax Act of 1937, the mills switched from hemp to wood, which was cheaper and legal.

Hemp Foods and Beverages 

Hemp seeds make for a tasty and nutritious topper on yogurt, salads, oatmeal, rice, and veggies. They’re also packed with vitamins (vitamins B and E), minerals (sodium, iron, calcium, sulfur, and potassium, to name a few), and fatty acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6). What’s more? Hemp seeds may produce anti-inflammatory effects. 

Other hemp-based foods include: 

• Hemp seed butter (an alternative for those with a nut allergy).
• Hemp flour (gluten-free and delicious).
• Hemp honey (ideal for sweetening coffee, tea, baked goods, etc.).
• Hemp milk (a non-dairy milk alternative).
• Hemp protein powder (vegan and nutritious).

Hemp can be made into just about anything, including vodka and chewing gum. 

Hemp Building Materials 

Hemp lumber is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional lumber. It has a harvest time of four months (most trees used for lumber can take anywhere between 20 to 80 years). It’s also durable, and according to HempBuild Magazine, it’s 20% harder than oak wood. 

HempWood (owned by Fibonacci LLC, and founded by Greg Wilson) launched a new, sustainable wood alternative in 2019. According to the company’s website, HempWood can be used for flooring, furniture, or other construction materials. Plus, when it comes to price, HempWood is much more affordable than most domestic hardwoods. 

HempWood isn’t the only hemp-based building material out there. Hempcrete (that’s right, a hemp-based concrete alternative) is another versatile construction material. It’s made from hemp hurd (a part of the plant that was previously considered “waste”), lime, and other natural ingredients. Hempcrete is plant-based, energy-efficient, and 100% recyclable.  

According to the Hemp Foundation, the hemp plant has more than 50,000 known uses, from paper to medication. And thanks to the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, American farmers are allowed to grow hemp as a rotational crop. Even so, there are restrictions in place. But, if we keep fighting, hemp may be the answer to a greener tomorrow.

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer

The NFL is awarding $1 million in research funding to two teams of medical researchers to study the effects of cannabinoids on pain management and neuroprotection from concussion in elite football players.

Medical teams from the University of California San Diego and University of Regina in Canada were selected from 106 proposals initiated by the NFL and the NFL Players Association’s Joint Pain Management Committee in June 2021.

“We’re always interested in trying to improve our approach and our treatment for acute and chronic pain in NFL players, and we always want to make sure that our players are receiving the most up-to-date medical consensus around any of these treatments,” NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills told The Associated Press. “So, our burden of proof is really high for NFL players. Anytime we want to introduce a new therapy, we have to understand how that decision might impact their well-being and their performance. We know there’s been a lot of interest in this area, but we did not feel like there was a lot of great solid research on the benefits of marijuana, CBD and treating acute and chronic pain. So, that’s why we wanted to try to contribute to the body of science in this area.”

Dr. Kevin Hill, the Director of Addiction Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and a pre-eminent cannabis researcher and author, is the co-chair of the NFL-NFLPA Joint Pain Management Committee. Hill explained why there hasn’t been much research on this topic.

“One reason is the scheduling of cannabis makes it harder to do this research but the main reason is that stakeholders really aren’t interested in advancing the science,” Hill told the AP. “You have states and companies that are making a lot of money selling cannabis products, selling CBD products right now. So they don’t feel the need to prove the efficacy of these products, and millions of people are using them. So that’s the predicament that we’re in as healthcare professionals or organizations that really care about the health and safety of our constituents, the players in this case.

“We really want to know do they work? And every day I meet with patients who are interested in cannabinoids and it’s the same thing, we really don’t know the answers to that. So it becomes a very complicated risk/benefit discussion. So I’m thrilled to be a part of something that actually is going to get toward finding some answers to the questions that everybody’s been talking about for years.”

The $1 million research grant is a progressive move by the league to better understand and improve alternative pain management treatments. Many NFL players over the years have inquired about the benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids. Several former players are involved in the medical-cannabis business and have either started their own brands, invested in companies or been hired as ambassadors.

“We’ve heard from the teams, from the medical staffs, from the players loud and clear that they’re interested in cannabis and cannabinoids, and so we wanted to do something that would advance the science in this area so that we could have better informed conversations with them,” Hill said. “I also want to emphasize that this is the first step here. The NFL has done great research in other areas: concussions, musculoskeletal injuries, etc. We’re not limited just to cannabinoids. We’re interested in figuring out, are there ways that we can treat pain better? And so we’re going to use this and look at this process and see if there’s a way that we can improve this process, but continue to try to advance the science in the interest of players health and safety.”

Cannabis is a banned substance in the NFL, although rules about players using marijuana were loosened in the latest collective bargaining agreement.

Under the most recent labor deal, players who test positive for marijuana are no longer suspended but they can be fined depending on the number of positive tests. Timing of testing was changed to the first two weeks of training camp instead of from April to August. Also, the threshold needed to trigger a positive test was raised fourfold.

The study led by Dr. Thomas Marcotte, Dr. Mark Wallace and researchers at the University of California San Diego will investigate the effects of cannabinoids on pain and recovery from sports-related injuries in elite athletes.

The research led by Dr. J. Patrick Neary and researchers at the University of Regina studies naturally produced cannabinoids for pain management and neuroprotection from concussion and participation in contact sports.

The projects will take three years to conduct.

“This type of work is going to be of interest to athletes in many different sports and at all levels,” Sills said. “We know that all sports have some degree of injury and pain that are associated with those injuries. And so I think this will be very generalizable. These products are already out there and in many cases, they’re being widely used and widely marketed. So this research will help inform people as to which strategies may be beneficial and then those that may not be. And so I see this as being hugely impactful for the NFL, for all of the elite sport, but also sport at all level across society.”

By Rebecca Olmos | TheCannifornian.com Correspondent

As cannabis becomes more of a mainstream substance, known for its potential medicinal benefits, many people have turned to it as a means of coping with symptoms of different reasons like sleep, pain, and even mental health conditions like stress, anxiety, and depression.

What is depression?

Depression, or major depressive disorder, is a mental condition that negatively affects how you think, feel and act. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression affects over 280 million adults worldwide. Symptoms of depression include but are not limited to feelings of sadness, loss of interest in everyday activities, low energy, changes in appetite, and random sleeping patterns.

It’s important to note that if you’re experiencing these symptoms, you should first speak with a trained medical professional or counselor. This article is only meant to provide insight into the current understandings between cannabis and depression.

Our endocannabinoid system, mental health, and cannabis

Our endocannabinoid system (ECS) links cannabis and our mental health. The complex system of neurotransmitters and receptors is responsible for helping the body maintain homeostasis for various functions, including cognitive ones like emotions and behavior.

According to Harvard Health, there are many reasons a person could experience depression — faulty mood regulation by the brain, traumatic events, medications, and chronic stress. Researchers at the University of Boston found that chronic stress significantly reduced the production of endocannabinoids in the animals they studied. They are looking to cannabis to help restore those levels.

Phytocannabinoids, like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), are found in the cannabis plant. They have a similar structure to one of the body’s naturally occurring endocannabinoids, anandamide. It is coined the “bliss molecule” because of its role in mental wellness and motivation. Studies have also shown that THC stimulates the body to release dopamine which is responsible for feelings of pleasure and satisfaction.

Things to consider when choosing a cannabis product to help with mental health

Cannabis is a biphasic molecule which means the effects you may experience depend on the size of the dosage. In small doses, a person may experience relaxing feelings. In high doses, it might induce anxiety, so it is always best when experimenting with cannabis to start low and go slow.

There is currently no research done to support the clinical usage of cannabis for depression. Still, there are a few studies that show the antidepressant effects of the phytocannabinoid cannabidiol, CBD. Small doses of CBD-rich products might be a good starting point when beginning a journey to infuse cannabis into a mental health and wellness routine.

A big factor in the recent rise of cannabis legalization is the emergence of legitimate scientific research into the potential health benefits of the plant’s active ingredients, called cannabinoids. Medicines are often derived from naturally occurring compounds, from aspirin to insulin to penicillin. A decent body of research is currently pointing to psilocybin, the psychedelic active ingredient in some types of mushrooms, as well as other psychedelics like LSD, as the next big natural drug discovery. Researchers are in various stages of studying the effect of psychedelics on conditions ranging from depression to addiction to migraines to anxiety and more. It might be time to pay attention to the field as more researchers test the therapeutic potential of psychedelics.

One company certainly paying attention is EHave, Inc. (OTC: EHVVF). The company has developed a technology platform that helps doctors and patients make data-informed treatment decisions for a variety of mental health indications. With the formation of a subsidiary called Mycotopia Therapy and an initial acquisition of PsychedeliTech, the company is becoming a major player in the emerging psychedelic medicine space. The Ehave Dash, already HIPAA and GDPR compliant, will be used as a central clearinghouse for psychedelic research data and clinical trial tracking with the intent to further advance the science of psychedelic therapies.

Psychedelic Research Enters the Mainstream

Just last year, the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine opened the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research in Baltimore. Headed by renowned researcher Roland R. Griffiths, Ph.D., the Center aims to further research the school has already been conducting. Initial areas of focus include potential therapies for opioid addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, PTSD, and anorexia among other conditions. Johns Hopkins researchers have been pioneers in the field as the first researchers, in 2000, to get US regulatory approval for the use of psychedelics in health volunteers. Since then, the school’s researchers have published more than 60 peer-reviewed studies and demonstrated safe practices for psychedelic research that have set the standard for other studies across the world.

There are plenty of other researchers pursuing potential psychedelic therapies. The University of Toronto Mississauga recently started a Psychedelic Studies Research Program. The British Columbia Centre on Substance Abuse is launching a Phase III clinical trial of MDMA as a treatment for PTSD, in conjunction with 16 other locations throughout North America and Israel, and funded by the nonprofit Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). The MAPS site has comprehensive lists of research, both ongoing and completed, conducted by MAPS as well as other organizations. There is a lot of scientific interest in psychedelics, and it is growing exponentially.

EHave’s Plan

The PsychedeliTech acquisition is just the first step for EHave in a comprehensive plan to bring together the diverse and scattered research (and researchers) into one collaborative platform. PsychedeliTech is hosting the inaugural PsyTech Summit March 29-30, in Tel Aviv, Israel. Modeled after the hugely successful CannaTech conference, a global gathering for the cannabis industry. In fact, PsychedeliTech is a subsidiary of Israel Cannabis Limited (iCAN), the creator of the CannaTech conference, and the two conferences run back-to-back at the same location this year. 

The goal of the PsyTech Summit is to elevate the psychedelics conversation, foster normalization, and accelerate innovation. Why is EHave acquiring the company and the conference? Because its subsidiary, Mycotopia Therapy, was founded to work toward the same goals. EHave believes its EHave Dash platform can play a crucial role in the worldwide advancement of psychedelic research. The Dash is HIPAA and GDPR compliant, meaning that the data carried by the Dash is totally secure and in line with the world’s most strict privacy and security rules. The idea is to compile all psychedelic research and results in the EHave Dash, providing valuable and easily accessible information for scientists across the globe as they pursue their own studies.

The PsyTech Summit is a perfect vehicle for fostering crucial relationships with innovators in the space. It could also serve to introduce Mycotopia Therapy to other potential investments or acquisitions that fit under the company’s mission, as the PsyTech acquisition is just the first of many moves to come.

The Upshot

The story of psychedelics as therapeutic treatments is now unfolding across the world. There is a lot of promising research into a wide variety of problematic neurological and psychological conditions that have resisted more traditional treatments to date. It’s a potentially explosive industry in its infancy, and EHave is making moves to become a key cog in the industry’s development. Keep an eye out here for more news regarding both the company and the movement in general.

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For first time buyers, deciding to invest in a CBD product to help obtain a better overall quality of life when it comes to both mental and physical health can sometimes be a little overwhelming. There are so many different CBD companies out there, each with their own distinct lines of CBD products and many different pros and cons to consider. To help newer CBD users navigate the booming CBD market, we have taken an in-depth look at each of the different factors that are important to keep in mind when it comes to making a CBD product purchase.

Each of these factors is important when determining which CBD product might be best for your needs and will suit your lifestyle in the best possible way. Of course, the overall weighted importance of each of these factors is wholly dependent on exactly what you are looking for in a CBD product. Because of this, we have done our best to break each factor down into easy-to-digest points.

The following links will take you to each section of our Buyer’s Guide to help provide a better understanding of what you might consider when making a purchase of a CBD product. We hope you find this as a helpful resource and we encourage you to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Concentration Versus Dosage

Extraction Methods for CBD

Types of CBD – Isolate, Full-Spectrum, or Broad Spectrum?

Industrial Hemp Source Versus Cannabis Source CBD

THC Content

Ingredient Quality, Purity & Diet

Value and Price Points

We highly recommend that you visit some CBD manufactures which provide great CBD products for numerous different uses at competitively affordable prices. You can quickly find a CBD product to research based on a variety of different ailments that are commonly improved through regular CBD usage, such as:

After reading this comprehensive guide to buying CBD products, hopefully we will have done a sufficient job in providing you with all of the tools, knowledge and resources that you will need to be able to buy CBD products with confidence, even though we always do our best to ensure that any of the products we recommend will be a worthwhile purchase for our health-conscience readers.

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Many CBD manufacturers today are well aware of the ethical importance of using organic products that come from cruelty-free sources and are additionally sympathetic to those members of the population that have special dietary restrictions. Due to this, most of the larger and more reputable suppliers of CBD products make an effort only to use organic products whenever possible. Additionally, many CBD products for specific needs and uses (or comparable CBD products) use ingredients that will allow their customers with special dietary needs or moral stances when it comes to the ingredients in the products that they buy to be still able to fully enjoy the CBD products that they have for sale, such as only selling — or at the very least providing options for — products that are: non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, fully vegan, sugar-free, Kosher Certified, all-natural, paraben-free, caffeine-free, phthalate-free, are locally sourced, are acquired from cruelty-free sources, are cultivated on farms that use sustainable farming process, and many more different considerations.

The extraction process can also play a strong role in the purity of the CBD products that you use, which is probably something that you are more conscious of due to giving your purchases and diet at least a little more consideration than the average consumer. As we discussed in the “Extraction Methods for CBD” section, the most common extraction method in use by manufacturers today (the CO2 Extraction method) leaves behind an incredibly clean, pure and potent end product. Ethanol Extraction is also a very clean extraction process, for those that prefer brands that use this extraction process, but under no circumstances can we recommend that you use CBD products that were manufactured using either the Carrier Oil Extraction method or “The Rick Simpson Method” of extraction, as both of these extraction methods often leave behind deposits of harmful or inorganic residues and trace compounds. If the purity of a product that you’re going to put in or on your body is important to you, we really feel that you should stick to the two most common extraction methods, which are widely regarded as being the two best extraction methods by consumers, industry leaders, and researchers alike.

These two extraction methods that are the most highly recommended do not include exposing the plant parts to harsh, dangerous and the inexorable contamination of the end product. Some of the potential pollutants that can be left over after less effective and safe extraction processes include heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, general toxins, toxic solvents, neurotoxins, and other dangerous byproducts and unintentional ingredients. This is why it’s always highly recommended by healthcare professionals — and by us — that you always buy your CBD products from a reputable source and that you only buy CBD products that contain CBD which was extracted either using an Ethanol Extraction method or by using a CO2 Extraction method (as is the case with each of the CBD companies that we recommend on our site, and which is a topic that we have fully covered in not only this guide but also in a separate in-depth dive into the extraction methods that are most commonly used in the CBD industry today) and whenever possible that you buy your CBD products from a company that uses stringent third-party laboratory testing that exhaustively tests the overall purity and potency of the products that they are hired to test.

Companies that do this are often able (and are more than happy!) to provide you with a specific product’s batch Certificate of Analysis (COA) upon request. This allows you to check for yourself what the laboratory found for any given batch of products that are manufactured by a particular brand. This batch testing is effective because the laboratory will test a number of randomly chosen products within a batch (or a group) of a specific number of products within a manufacturing window. The batch COA that you can request for the product that you are ordering, or have ordered, will be a group of products that were manufactured within that batch window that your product was included in. The way batch testing is done ensures that companies are not able to game the system by sending the laboratory a product that they know will definitely pass the testing, and also so if there ever is an issue found with a product, the manufacturer will know which batch of products to recall and destroy for consumer safety.

Because of all these steps that reputable CBD manufacturers and retailers take to ensure that the products that they make and sell are as safe, accommodating to a variety of needs, and ethical as possible, a wider demographic can benefit from the numerous physical and mental health properties that CBD provides. This makes buying these high-quality CBD products easy on the mind and on the heart.

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