CBD: Frequently Asked Questions

It’s always a good idea to do your homework and ask questions before starting any new supplement, so good for you for checking it out. CBD oil has been purported to help people with a lot of different things, from anxiety, to insomnia, to chronic pain, and even inflammation. We’ll address those specifics in other articles, but today we will answer some of the most common questions about CBD oil.

First, let’s get the big one out of the way.

Will I Get High from CBD?

In a word, no. And here’s why.

The mind-altering substance in cannabis associated with getting a marijuana “high” is called THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). And all CBD oil purchased from reputable, high quality, legal vendors are required to obtain a certificate of analysis (COA) from a third party testing facility to validate that their products have only 0.3% or less THC levels. All of our COA's can be found on our shop pages.

As long as it’s pure and processed correctly, CBD oil won’t make you “high,” and has actually been shown to be safe even in high doses. So while you might feel good using it because it's natural and could help you with certain things, you won’t be feeling THAT kind of good. Full stop.

Is CBD Legal?

Years ago, CBD was illegal or heavily restricted in most U.S. states. But in the 2018 Farm Bill, it was ruled that hemp and hemp-derived products (which includes CBD oil) are to be managed like other crops by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, rather than by the Justice Department.

Essentially, that means it’s legal all over.

The caveat is that in order to meet the requirements for a hemp-derived product, a CBD product (including CBD oil along with CBD gummies, edibles, etc) must have less than 0.3% concentration of THC. It stands to reason that the more pure your CBD oil is, the farther away from that threshold you are – a good thing anyway if you don’t want to get high.

[Source: https://hempindustrydaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/DEAEpidiolex-Opinion.pdf; http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-medical-marijuana-laws.aspx]

Is CBD Habit-Forming?

Nope, it isn’t.

The World Health Organization studied CBD for this and found it was non-addicting. According to this study, “an orally administered dose of 600mg of CBD did not differ from placebo on the scales of the Addiction Research Centre Inventory.” In plain language, this means the WHO did not identify any addiction risk in their study of CBD.

[Source: http://www.who.int/medicines/access/controlled-substances/5.2_CBD.pdf]

Could CBD Help Me With Chronic Pain?

Disclaimer: we aren’t looking to doll out medical advice here. But according to research, the short answer is…maybe.

Pure CBD has also been studied for its effects on chronic pain with positive results. For example, one study conducted in 2009 found that cannabis compounds may be useful in treating pain in people who’ve been using opioids for a while and wanted to reduce their reliance on them.

In 2012, another study found CBD oil to be effective at relieving some types of chronic pain and inflammation, including arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Other research suggests CBD may actually be better than THC products when it comes to inflammation and neuropathic pain.

Anecdotally, many people have tried CBD themselves to see if it helps them deal with their condition(s). A Google search will turn up plenty of stories.

[Source: Medicinal Properties of Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and Flavonoids in Cannabis, and Benefits in Migraine, Headache, and Pain: An Update on Current Evidence and Cannabis Science. Baron EP. Headache. 2018 Jul; 58(7):1139-1186. PMID: 30152161]

What’s the Right Dose for CBD Oil?

There is no magic dose that’s perfect for every person. However, our CBD Oil serving size is 1 ml (one dropper) and there are 30 servings in the bottle.

CBD has been found to be safe even in high amounts, with no major side effects. In one 2018 study it was revealed that “adverse events of cannabis medicine pertain primarily to THC, whose total daily dose-equivalent should generally be limited to 30mg/day or less.”

By contrast, CBD was found by the same study to be far less potent, which means it, “may require much higher doses for its adjunctive benefits on pain.”

As with most supplements, it’s a good idea to begin with a smaller dose just to see how your body reacts. If you feel like it helps, you can incrementally increase your dose until you get the effect you want, and then even back it down a bit to see if you get the same effect. That trial and error will help you determine what works best for you without overdoing it.

It goes without saying that you should follow the label instructions for Fallows CBD Oil, taking note of how you feel before making any personal adjustments.

Can I Use CBD Oil Orally or Topically?

CBD Oil should be taken by mouth. Most people drop the oil under their tongue to use it as a sublingual.

What About Testing? Should CBD Oil Be Tested?

Purity and label accuracy are important with any supplement, including CBD oil. In fact, research has revealed that mislabeling is common among other CBD supplements.

Here’s a mind-blowing statistic for you: In 70% of the products tested, labels were wrong about the amount of CBD, claiming either too much or too little.

This is why we use an FDA-registered manufacturing facility along with consistent 3rd party testing. We want to ensure our CBD oil is clean and pure.

Here’s an image of the potency analysis.

[Source: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2661569]

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