Best 7 CBD Oils in the UK: 2022 Buyer’s Guide

Starting to feel as if you’ve been seeing CBD pop up more and more over the last few years? It’s not in your head. Since becoming legal in the UK in 2018, CBD’s popularity as a food supplement has exploded.

CBD comes in a range of formats, from CBD capsules to gummies to drinks. But one of the best-known ways to take it is in the form of CBD oil tinctures.

In these formulas, CBD is blended with a carrier oil - such as MCT oil extracted from coconut - and taken beneath the tongue via a convenient dropper dispenser.

From there, the CBD is believed to harmonise with the body’s endocannabinoid system and, in turn, regulate functions like motor control and mood. Devoted users claim it promotes feelings of pain relief, calm, and improved sleep.

What is CBD?

CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is a cannabinoid found in the hemp plant. Unlike its cousin THC (found in marijuana) it has no psychoactive side effects, so it won’t get you high - or give you the munchies.

THC can be found in the hemp plant, but CBD products must contain no more than trace levels of it to be legally sold in the UK. They must also have a Novel Food Authorisation in place.

How much CBD should you take?

The FSA recommends taking no more than 70mg of CBD per day.

Full spectrum vs broad spectrum vs isolate - what’s the difference?

Depending on how the CBD is extracted from the hemp plant, there may be accompanying cannabinoids present in your dose. If there are, your CBD will likely be labelled full or broad spectrum CBD.

These additional cannabinoids can bolster the benefits of CBD. Generally, they’re believed to work in synergy with it to result in a more pronounced, longer-lasting effect. This phenomenon is known as the ‘entourage effect’.

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