5 Best CBD Gummies (Review) In 2021

When looking for gummies, we highly recommend looking for the ones that are “infused” with CBD rather than spray coated. Infusion makes for more-exact dosing per gummy. And like all other CBD/hemp oil-based products, these gummies help manage stress, anxiety, depression, or pain—depending on cannabinoid levels.

Brands will either use CBD isolate, broad-spectrum hemp oil, or full-spectrum hemp oil to target specific ailments. Here’s what these terms mean:

1. Full-spectrum includes all of the phytochemicals, the naturally occurring cannabinoids in the marijuana plant. In other words, full-spectrum CBD products include trace amounts of THC. These are still legal nationwide because the THC amounts are less than 0.3%. That’s well below what’s necessary to cause any psychotropic effect. Typically best for pain.
2. Broad-spectrum contains most of the naturally occurring elements from the cannabis plant—minus THC. Allows for the so-called entourage effect, without the drug test worries. Typically best for the U.S. states that outlaw THC.
3. CBD Isolate products contain pure CBD, with no other phytochemicals remaining after processing from the hemp plant. Typically best for anxiety.

As with all CBD/hemp oil-based products, personal preference rules the day. Experiment, and listen to your body. Results matter! Consult your doctor before attempting to treat a medical condition.

Which Gummies Help Treat What?

CBD gummies with added vitamins are formulated to target certain conditions. Vitamin D, for instance, has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression. And Vitamin C can help boost your immune system. Other studies have shown cannabis products with trace amounts of THC and higher levels of CBD can be effective at reducing symptoms of depression. Look for CBD gummies with the added vitamins, antioxidants, and cannabinoid levels that address your physical and emotional concerns.

If you’re looking for a gummy to help you relax, it’s known that CBD interacts with the part of the brain that controls serotonin levels. According to GoodRx.com, CBD helps regulate serotonin, with mood-impact results similar to patients that take antidepressant pharmaceuticals, like SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Though scientists are still determining the exact chemical cascade responsible for CBD’s effectiveness, multiple studies support that CBD can be an effective treatment for anxiety-related disorders.

If you’re looking to address pain, the anti-inflammatory qualities of CBD can help you manage pain, not dissimilar from the effects of Ibuprofen. A review published in the scholarly journal Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry supports that CBD can reduce inflammation through multiple pathways in the body. However, anecdotal evidence peppered throughout the Internet attests to CBD working better for pain in tandem with other cannabinoids. And some research also suggests that full-spectrum and broad-spectrum products are more effective at reducing inflammation than CBD isolate alone.