Intro to CBD

Isolate, Broad-Spectrum, Or Full-Spectrum CBD?

Isolate, Broad-Spectrum, Or Full-Spectrum CBD?
Real Tested CBD
Real Tested CBD
March 8, 2022

Even if you’ve just begun researching CBD, you’ve probably run across these terms: It may not seem like these designations mean all that much. Heck, some customers may believe these labels are just “marketing gimmicks” similar to the phrase “all-natural.”  In reality, each term gives customers crucial data about their CBD experience. Taking the time ... Read more

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Picking The Perfect CBD Products — What’s The Best Option For You?

Picking The Perfect CBD Products — What’s The Best Option For You?
Real Tested CBD
Real Tested CBD
February 8, 2022

Before 2018, you’d be hard-pressed to find any high-quality hemp extracts. Flash-forward just a few years, and there’s a seemingly endless list of hot hemp CBD products. Heck, you could say customers have too many CBD extracts to choose from nowadays!  Anyone entering the hemp market could feel overwhelmed by all the CBD-infused options in-store and online. ... Read more

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Why The FDA and CDC Issue Warnings Regarding Delta-8 THC

Why The FDA and CDC Issue Warnings Regarding Delta-8 THC
Real Tested CBD
Real Tested CBD
October 30, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued warnings on September 14, regarding potential risks of delta-8 THC.  The warnings came as delta-8 THC is gaining rapid popularity among cannabis and hemp consumers alike. Delta-8 is a cousin of traditional THC (delta-9 THC) and has similar properties but ... Read more

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CBD Extraction 101: Popular Methods Explained

CBD Extraction 101: Popular Methods Explained
Richard Cowan
Richard Cowan
September 7, 2021

Not all CBD is created equal. The quality of a CBD product starts at the seed, moves to the way a hemp plant is grown and finishes with the method of extraction. Finding a high-quality CBD product that you can rely on will leave you with a few things to factor in, one of them ... Read more

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Cannabinoids and Anxiety: A Natural Alternative

Cannabinoids and Anxiety: A Natural Alternative
Real Tested CBD
Real Tested CBD
August 27, 2021

Do you feel stressed? Worried about something in the future or about the repercussions of the past? Have no fear. Anxiety is a natural, automatic response to stressful stimuli, and it is a perfectly normal condition. There are varying intensities of anxiety and sometimes it can be debilitating. There are systems in the human body ... Read more

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A Beginner’s Breakdown: Why and How Does CBD Work?

A Beginner’s Breakdown: Why and How Does CBD Work?
Richard Cowan
Richard Cowan
August 24, 2021

CBD has been taking the health, wellness and now beauty industries by storm. From oils and tinctures to gummies and lotions, the varieties of CBD products available today is exponential. But what is CBD and how does it work? Read on for a beginner’s breakdown to what CBD is, why it works in the human ... Read more

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Does Delta-8 THC Get You High?

Does Delta-8 THC Get You High?
Richard Cowan
Richard Cowan
June 7, 2021

There is a new cannabinoid on the rise: Delta-8 THC. This close relative of the more commonly known Delta-9 THC is making its mark on the hemp and cannabis industries. With Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol usually being referred to as THC, it’s no wonder this new similarly named cannabinoid is turning heads. So, what is Delta-8 ... Read more

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An Introductory Guide and Refresher: What Is CBD?

An Introductory Guide and Refresher: What Is CBD?
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
Dr. Igor Bussel, M.D., M.S., M.H.A
May 30, 2021

You’ve likely heard of CBD by now, and maybe you have even tried it! There is no doubt CBD is buzz world in health and wellness these days. But what actually is CBD and what are all of its potential benefits? Let’s break down what CBD is, its potential health benefits and what form of ... Read more

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A New Cannabinoid on the Rise: What Is Delta-8?

A New Cannabinoid on the Rise: What Is Delta-8?
Real Tested CBD
Real Tested CBD
April 4, 2021

Over the past decade, cannabis research and reform have both progressed. The cannabis industry has reached a new milestone, with consumers becoming more aware and well-versed with various cannabinoids that can be found in cannabis and hemp plants. From THC to CBD and even to the rarer cannabinoids like CBN, CBG and THCV, consumers are learning ... Read more

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Vaporizer Shipping Ban Impedes an Industry

Vaporizer Shipping Ban Impedes an Industry
Real Tested CBD
Real Tested CBD
March 26, 2021

The “Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act” could present a problem for the CBD and legal cannabis industries.  The ban on sending vape products through the mail has been delayed by the U.S. Postal Service, citing more time needed to review the execution of changes determined by Congress. Originally the ban was set ... Read more

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The History of CBD: A Breakdown of Cannabis & Hemp in America

The History of CBD: A Breakdown of Cannabis & Hemp in America
Richard Cowan
Richard Cowan
January 21, 2021

These days CBD is just about everywhere you look, from health foods stores to online retailers, gas stations and everything in between. If you’re like many Americans, you may never have heard of CBD five years ago. With decades of cannabis prohibition in our past, some are lead to assume the potentially therapeutic benefits of ... Read more

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A Lack of Transparency Harms The CBD Industry

A Lack of Transparency Harms The CBD Industry
Steve Townsend
Steve Townsend
September 3, 2020

Real Tested CBD is focused on bringing transparency to the CBD industry. It’s a passion of ours, because of the lack of transparency that we have already seen, and how that lack of transparency can negatively impact consumers. We want every individual who decides to implement CBD into their diet to know what is in ... Read more

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