Why You Should Avoid Gas Station CBD

Shopping at a gas station is convenient. You can run in, grab a drink and a few snacks. Just as gas stations sell cigarettes, these mini stores have also started to stock other convenience items, including CBD products.

With all of the benefits that you've heard about CBD, you may be tempted to pick up a bottle of CBD oil or a bag of CBD edibles in order to get some relief. But, should you buy CBD products from a gas station? While these items are cheap and convenient, chances are that they're also low quality.

Here's what you need to know about gas station CBD items and why you should avoid them.

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Lack of Oversight & Regulation

While the 2018 Farm Bill set forth certain rules, requirements, and regulation for hemp-based CBD plants, the fact remains that there is still very little oversight. There's no federal Agency that is responsible for ensuring that all CBD products that hit the market are high quality, let alone safe.

Because the CBD industry isn't regulated, chances are that the gas station CBD products you see are low quality, hence the low price. There are many dangers associated with low quality CBD.

First, you aren't likely to get the results or experience that you want. It takes high quality CBD in order to get high quality results. There is also the risk that the CBD product contains harmful compounds, including a higher dosage of THC than what is allowed.

Risk of Higher THC Levels

Under the 2018 Farm Bill, legal CBD products must contain no more than 0.3% THC. And while a gas station CBD product may advertise that its THC contents are within the legal dosage, there's no way of fact checking what is advertised.

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While CBD won't get you high, too much THC can. This means if you buy a CBD product that contains higher levels of THC, you're at a risk of experiencing the psychoactive effects. A high dosage of THC can cause many negative side effects including:

• Anxiety
• Paranoia
• Headache/nausea
• Impairment
• Lowered inhibitions

Aside from the side effects, using a CBD product that has a high amount of THC can also cause job issues for some. If your employer requires drug testing, you could fail the test because of gas station CBD. Don't risk losing your job for the affordability and convenience of these CBD products.

Aside from the side effects, using a CBD product that has a high amount of THC can also cause job issues for some. If your employer requires drug testing, you could fail the test because of gas station CBD. Don't risk losing your job for the affordability and convenience of these CBD products.

Lower CBD Dosage

Consumers buy CBD for in order to get some relief. Whether you're interested in trying CBD for pain relief, improved sleep, or to help reduce stress and anxiety, the efficiency of the product all comes down to the dosage of CBD. A product may advertise that it contains a certain amount of CBD, but again, there is no guarantee that what's on the label is the truth.

This means that you could waste money on a product that doesn't give you the results you desire because it contains low grade CBD or because it doesn't contain the specified dosage.

Existence of Harmful Compounds

How and where hemp plants are grown has a huge impact on the quality of the CBD that is used to make oil, edibles, or some other product. There are many companies that use low quality hemp plants that are grown outside of the United States. Other brands source CBD from farms that use pesticides and GMOs, which pose potential health risks.

Inferior CBD is also often extracted using a solvent-based product. Solvents, such as butane, are used to extract the oil from the plant. More often than not, some of the chemicals used seep into the oil, which means you then consume it.

How to Choose a High Quality Product

With this said, the good news is that there are tons of premium, high quality CBD products on the market. The bad news is that you're unlikely to find it at a gas station or any other kind of convenience store.

If you want to buy superior CBD, your best chance of finding it is online. Of course, there are also low quality CBD products on the digital marketplace as well, so it pays to know what to look for in order to decide if a product is worthwhile or not.

Determine Where CBD is Sourced and How

The top CBD manufacturers are all about transparency. This means when you check out the company's website, you're likely to see information about where hemp plants are grown and how they're grown. You'll also find information about how the CBD is extracted.

Companies that produce high quality CBD products typically use USA-grown hemp that is farmed using no pesticides and no GMOs. Many CBD brands proudly display USA-grown and non-GMO verbiage on their products.

Aside from learning about where and how the hemp plants are grown, it's also important to ensure that the company uses a non-solvent extraction process. CO2 extraction is the other process that manufacturers use. CO2 extraction is done inside of a lab in a safe, controlled environment.

Read the Certificate of Analysis (COA)

One of the best ways to determine the quality of a CBD product is to look at the certificate of analysis (COA). A COA is the data that is verified after a product's contents have been tested by a third party lab.

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A COA will provide all of the information you need, including CBD content, THC content, as well as the existence of other compounds such as pesticides, solvents, and heavy metals. If the product uses full-spectrum CBD, there will also be test results for other naturally occurring compounds in the hemp plant such as terpenes, amino acids, and other cannabinoids.

If a product doesn't have a COA posted, contact the manufacturer and ask if the product has been lab tested. Products that don't have a COA are extremely risky, as there's no guarantee as to what the CBD product contains.

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Conclusion

While it may be cheaper, quicker, and more convenient to buy CBD at a gas station, chances are that you aren't buying a high quality product. In order to experience the benefits that the best CBD oil offers, you must buy a superior product that uses superior CBD.

When buying your next CBD product, be sure to check where the CBD is sourced and how it's extracted, and of course read the COA. This way you can buy with total confidence.