Exploring the Most Important Benefits of CBD Gummies

In the United States, the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) continues to grow. People use CBD to help support wellness goals such as better sleep, natural relaxation without a next-day hangover, managing symptoms of mild or temporary anxiety,¹ and relieving pain after physical activity.  

The chemical compound cannabidiol, found in the cannabis sativa plant, was descheduled in the 2018 Farm Bill and has been functionally legal to purchase since.² State legislation determines how individuals may access CBD and in what forms they may administer it. CBD gummies are a convenient and effective way for many to take CBD. The dosage and effects of CBD can be determined by variables such as body weight, metabolism, and other biological factors.³ 

This article explores the endocannabinoid system (ECS), the chemistry behind CBD gummies, and the potential benefits derived from taking the gummies. We discuss how CBD gummies may help with supporting your wellness needs such as quality sleep, rest and relaxation, mental calm and more. We also cover the ease and other advantages of CBD in gummy form. 

How Does CBD Work?  

CBD asserts its influence on more than 65 molecular targets,⁴ including your endocannabinoid system (ECS) receptors, the largest regulatory system in the human body.⁵ Based on decades of research, the signaling between ECS messengers and receptors plays a crucial role in nearly every aspect of health and well-being, from emotional regulation and memory to immune system function, sleep cycle regulation, and muscle movement. Although most of their evidence is based on lab results, animal studies, and a steadily increasing number of clinical trials, cannabis researchers believe CBD helps support ECS function in a way that promotes internal balance (homeostasis).⁶

What Makes CBD Gummies Beneficial? 

CBD gummies deliver a precise, pre-measured amount of CBD in every serving. They're convenient, easy to use, and portable. They're great for travel because you won't have to worry about measuring serving sizes or carrying a glass bottle. When you're trying to find your ideal serving size, CBD gummies are the better choice. You can cut them into smaller portions. Like any other product that processes through your digestive system, it can take an hour (or more) for their effects to peak. 

Health & Wellness Benefits of CBD Gummies 

Working alongside the body’s ECS, CBD gummies taken on a regular basis have the potential to help manage a variety of wellness concerns. Whether your current wellness routine is practically non-existent, or you've managed to stay relatively consistent, CBD could be just what you need to support your wellness goals. According to a 2019 CBDistillery® survey of 1,900 customers, most CBD users report positive results for multiple aspects of overall health and well-being, including the following examples. 

Better Sleep  

Workday stress, physical discomfort, and even seemingly minor changes in daily routine can make it difficult to fall asleep. Once your sleep patterns are disrupted, you could be missing out on the restorative sleep needed for cellular repair, optimal cognition, emotional equilibrium, and appetite regulation.⁷ Of 1,900 respondents in a 2019 CBDistillery customer survey, 89% reported better sleep while using CBD. 

Relaxation  

Stress impacts everybody differently. Some turn to wine, alcohol, or comfort foods for temporary relief; others end up feeling too tense, overwhelmed, or agitated to relax and unwind. Of our 1,900 survey respondents, 89% say CBD calms their minds, 79% prefer CBD over wine for relaxation, 82% feel CBD is more effective than meditation, and 79% prefer the effects of CBD over yoga. 

Discomfort After Physical Activity 

Whether caused by a productive workout, a long day on the floor supervising staff, or just being stuck at your desk for hours on end, the inevitable discomfort you'll feel after strenuous activity could keep you on the sidelines for several days. Eighty-four percent of our survey respondents report that CBD helps with pain after physical activity, and 9 out of 10 choose CBD over turmeric to support recovery. 

Mild or Temporary Anxiety   

For many executives, occasional bouts of mild or temporary anxiety seem part of the job description. Regardless of the circumstances triggering the amplified response from your central nervous system, the impact can make it difficult to focus on anything but the cause of your distress. An impressive 88% of CBD users responding to our survey say CBD helps with mild or temporary anxiety. 

How the Benefits of CBD Gummies Work with Your Busy Lifestyles 

Administering CBD through gummies provides a digestible, sustained released method, ensuring you receive the optimum benefits. Other advantages of taking CBD gummies include the following: 

• Ease of transport: Gummies are much simpler to transport than tincture oils or vaping materials. 

• Pre-measured doses for accuracy: Gummies eliminate the need for droppers and other measuring apparatus. 

• Legal and accepted: Depending on your location and employer policies, you can potentially bring CBD gummies to work or other public places. 

• Ideal for travel: You can pack CBD gummies and take them with you on domestic trips, providing CBD use falls within the local laws outlined by your destination. 

CBD Gummies are Not All the Same 

It’s important to let you know that CBD gummies are not all created equal. Unfortunately, there are too many unethical people willing to take advantage of those still learning about CBD products. Many are charging high prices for gummies that contain very little CBD. If you purchase very low milligram (5-10 mg) CBD gummies, you may need to eat several at a time to achieve your desired results. This makes a low mg gummy quite costly for daily use. You will want to consider how many milligrams of CBD you are getting for the price you pay. 

Many of the CBD gummies offered by CBDistillery contain at least 30mg of non-GMO cannabidiol. All of our CBD extracts are batch tested and verified by a third party for quality, purity and CBD potency. Not all CBD manufacturers take these steps to verify the quality or potency of their products. Each batch-specific certificate of analysis, or COA, can be found by scanning the 2D barcode on the product box or label. 

Visit CBDistillery for quality CBD products, including vegan-friendly CBD gummies. Our CBD assortment is sourced from organic, non-GMO, nonpsychoactive hemp. We invite you to continue your cannabinoid education by reading our blog to learn more about your ECS and the potential health benefits of CBD supplements. You may also enjoy browsing our selection of CBD tinctures, softgels, topicals, and CBD pet products. 

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