With so many versions of the compound now available, it can be fun to play around with new ones from time to time. But it’s important to remember that even though this plant medicine is non-intoxicating, it’s still a medicine and should be consumed slowly, cautiously, and with the blessing of your doctor. It’s also worth noting that every form of CBD has its pros and cons, and some tend to be more effective than others. So for the sake of your stress relief—and your wallet—here are a few things to know about each. When creating our own hemp product, mbg landed on capsules for this reason. They deliver a controlled amount of cannabinoids (our hemp multi+ is full-spectrum, meaning it contains CBD and other beneficial hemp plant compounds) and deliver a relatively similar experience each time.* And for more product recommendations, check out our cbd capsule roundup. “When you take CBD by mouth, only about 6% gets into the bloodstream—so it’s low,” says Dani Gordon, M.D., a double board-certified medical doctor and author of The CBD Bible. “It still works for many people, but it is low, and because of that, you often need larger doses than something that’s absorbed more easily.” Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,000 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes. She’s spoken about the intersection of self-care and sustainability on podcasts and live events alongside environmental thought leaders like Marci Zaroff, Gay Browne, and Summer Rayne Oakes.
