The Benefits of CBD Capsules

CBD is one of the most popular health supplements around these days, and for good reason! This potent hemp compound has been shown to offer a wealth of wellness benefits, ranging from stress and pain relief to sleep support and more.** Among the most popular of all CBD products are CBD capsules. CBD capsules and pills provide consistent dosing in every serving, and are a great mess-free solution for folks who take their CBD on the go.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at CBD oil capsules, including a deep dive into CBD itself: what it is, as well as its many benefits. We’ll also give some valuable tips on how to shop for the best CBD products, and we’ll look at some of the highest-quality capsules on the market! 

What Is CBD?

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of a group of over a hundred chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant, called cannabinoids. CBD is one the two most prevalent cannabinoids, along with THC. But unlike THC, CBD is not intoxicating. Instead, CBD offers a wealth of health and wellness benefits, thanks to its interaction with the body’s endocannabinoid system. This system helps various organs and systems in the body to maintain homeostasis, or balance. This, in turn, helps the body to regulate a variety of functions, including sleep, mood, memory, appetite, pain processing, motor planning, and many more. CBD has been shown to help bolster the performance of the endocannabinoid system, thus aiding the body in regulating these many crucial functions.**

Hemp and the Types of CBD

Legal CBD products are generally derived from hemp, a low-THC form of cannabis. The 2018 US Farm Bill made the farming, manufacturing, and sale of hemp products legal nationwide, so long as they adhere to the legal limit of less than 0.3% THC (as measured by dry weight). When you purchase a CBD hemp product, you’ll find that it contains one of three types of CBD oil:

The initial hemp extract, derived from the leaves, stalks, and flower of the hemp plant, is called full spectrum CBD. This rich oil contains all of the cannabinoids, flavonoids, terpenes, and healthy fatty acids of the plant. This is worth noting when you shop for CBD, because when CBD and other hemp compounds are consumed together, they actually enhance one another’s effects. This is called the Entourage Effect, and it’s the primary benefit of using products made with full spectrum CBD.

While hemp has a legal limit of only 0.3% THC, many people prefer not to have any THC at all in their CBD products. For these people, broad spectrum CBD is a popular choice, since all detectable amounts of THC are filtered out (along with some other compounds in the process). Broad spectrum CBD still contains plenty of other cannabinoids and can produce the Entourage Effect, though the effect is slightly less pronounced than you might experience with full spectrum CBD.

A more extreme THC-free CBD is a powdered form called CBD isolate. This type of CBD has all other cannabis content removed, leaving only the CBD itself (99% pure). As such, it does not produce the Entourage Effect.

The type of CBD used in your CBD capsules can have a big impact on your overall CBD experience. So, it’s important to research the kind of CBD used in the capsules you’re considering for purchase before you buy them.

Different Kinds of CBD Capsules

CBD capsules come in a variety of formulas. Though the complementary ingredients may vary, these caps all have one thing in common: the calming wellness benefits of CBD.**

CBD + CBG Morning Capsules

CBD + CBG Morning Capsules provide a crucial combo of daily wellness and focused energy to help you start your day.** With wellness-boosting CBD, focus-rich CBG (cannabigerol) and L-tyrosine, and time-released caffeine, these capsules are a great addition to any morning health regimen. 

CBD + CBN Night Capsules

One of the most notable benefits of CBD is its calming property. This makes CBD an excellent base ingredient for natural sleep aids. CBD + CBN Night Capsules combine calming CBD with CBN (the “ultimate relaxation cannabinoid”), as well as restful valerian root, GABA, and magnesium, plus a potent dose of sleep terpenes. These caps are perfect for helping you fall asleep quickly and sleep soundly through the night.**

Full Spectrum CBD Soft Gel Capsules

While Morning and Night Capsules both contain broad spectrum CBD in their formulations, our softgel capsules feature full spectrum CBD. With no other complementary ingredients, other than natural MCT oil for better absorption, these CBD Soft Gel Capsules are a great way to enjoy the full spectrum CBD experience, ideal for easing stress and “chill” relaxation.**

Microdose THC Capsules

We also offer a line of delta-9 THC products, in which the THC levels are boosted right up to the legal limit, allowing you to better enjoy the mood elevation and relaxation benefits of this potent cannabinoid. Our Microdose THC Capsules feature full spectrum CBD and a low dose of 2.5mg of THC per serving. Many enjoy using a product like this for microdosing in order to ease stress and improve mood, while still being able to go about their day.**

The Benefits of CBD Capsules

So, of all the CBD products out there, why choose CBD capsules? For starters, CBD capsules offer consistent dosing in every serving—which is especially important when you’re just starting out and trying to assess how CBD affects you. Also, CBD capsules are an easily portable, mess-free option for those who take their CBD on the go. And since they’re edibles, CBD capsules also deliver longer-lasting effects than some other types of CBD products. 

Taking a CBD Capsule vs. Other CBD Products

Edibles, like CBD capsules, can take a while to kick in, since the CBD has to travel through your digestive system before being absorbed into the bloodstream. The benefit, though, is that the effects of an edible can last much longer than other types of CBD products. 

Here’s a convenient chart on the effects of CBD capsules versus other CBD products:

*Times are based on general experience. Individual effects may vary, based on the strength of the product and personal bioavailability factors.

How to Shop for the Best CBD Pills

Unfortunately, not every brand in the CBD industry uses best practices to make their products. This can result in shoddy and even unsafe products. So, it’s important to know what to look for when you shop for CBD-infused capsules and other CBD products.

First, make sure to only buy CBD capsules made with organic hemp. Cannabis plants are known as bioaccumulators, meaning they’re great at pulling nutrients from the soil. But if that soil contains contaminants, such as pesticides and heavy metals, those toxins will find their way into the CBD oil used to make your capsules. 

Also, some brands use cheap methods of CBD oil extraction, which can leave behind solvent residues that are unsafe for your health. Try to find a brand that uses clean, efficient CO2 extraction. Carbon dioxide leaves no residues behind in the oil and pulls more of the good stuff from the plant. The result is a more pure and potent product for you. 

Finally, look for a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for your product before you make your purchase. This is a third-party lab report that tells you exactly how much CBD and other cannabinoids are in your capsules, and will tell you if any of those aforementioned toxins are in your product. If the CBD capsules you’re considering don’t come with a Certificate of Analysis, do not purchase those capsules.

Final Thoughts

We hope you’ve found this article on the benefits of CBD capsules to be helpful. Just remember to always purchase CBD capsules from a brand that adheres to the best practices we outlined above—like CBDfx! We wish you all the best on your health and wellness journey.