cbdMD Gummies Review

• Cost: The product is priced competitively at $89.99 for 30 servings each containing 50 milligrams of CBD.
• Potency: The gummies are available in three potencies (10, 25 or 50 milligrams of CBD per gummy), making it easy to find one that’s right for you.
• Quality: Ingredients are third-party tested, and each product has a certificate of analysis (CoA) on the company’s website.
• What I liked:
  • Refreshing tropical flavor
  • Gummies are made with 99% CBD isolate
  • Contains undetectable levels of THC
• What I didn’t like:
  • Gummies have a slight aftertaste
  • Product is relatively high in sugar
  • Products are said to be organic but don’t feature a USDA-certified organic label

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, cbdMD was founded in 2017 by entrepreneur Scott Coffman to bring hemp-extracted cannabinoids to consumers. In 2018, fellow entrepreneur Marty Sumichrast, founder of the publicly traded company Level Brands, joined forces with Coffman and the two companies merged, rebranding to cbdMD, Inc.

A leader in the hemp-extracted wellness category, the company produces a range of CBD products, including gummies, capsules, oil tinctures, topicals, drink mixes, botanicals and bath bombs, as well as edible treats and tinctures for pets.

Made with 100% all-natural CBD, all of cbdMD’s products are third-party tested at an ISO-accredited lab before they are sold (online and at retailers nationwide), and each product’s lab results are posted on the company’s website, allowing consumers to verify the accuracy and quality each product.

The bottle of cbdMD’s tropical gummies containing 1,500 milligrams of CBD (50 milligrams of CBD per gummy) features the highest concentration of CBD available from cbdMD in the tropical gummy variety. Each bottle contains 30 gummies and retails for $89.99, but first-time customer promotion codes are available to reduce the price. Meanwhile, the 750-milligram bottle costs $59.99 and the 300-milligram bottle costs $29.99. Auto-ship rates are available as well, offering a discount of 30% per bottle.

Compared to other CBD gummies in the space, cbdMD’s prices are reasonable, especially considering the superior quality of the products. The 60-day money-back guarantee makes trying the product even more appealing, too.

Because I’m no stranger to CBD products, I chose the maximum potency option—50 milligrams of CBD per gummy. For beginners, it probably makes sense to start with the lower potency option offered by cbdMD, which contains 10 milligrams of CBD per gummy.

So far, most studies evaluating CBD efficacy used CBD oil instead of gummies, so it’s difficult to determine exactly what dose is best in gummy form, says Dr. Hascalovici. According to Daniele Piomelli, M.D., director of the Center for the Study of Cannabis at the University of California, Irvine, the few health benefits that have been established (or even suggested) for CBD require relatively large amounts of the compound.

For example, to experience positive effects from CBD in terms of social anxiety relief—the kind of fear one feels when speaking in public, for example—research suggests a dose of 300 to 600 milligrams of CBD is required, says Dr. Piomelli. For reference, that’s the equivalent of consuming at least six of these cbdMD gummies as a single serving.

Vegan-friendly and gluten free, these tropical gummies contain cbdMD’s proprietary hemp extract blend consisting of cannabinoids CBD, CBG and CBN, plus terpenes. Other ingredients include tapioca starch, organic sugar, water, pectin, citric acid, sodium citrate, natural flavors, vegetable juice (color), paprika oleoresin (color), turmeric (color) and annatto extract (color).

Gummies from cbdMD are also available in sour flavors (containing broad-spectrum CBD) and a fruit twist flavor (containing full-spectrum CBD). All of these options are non-GMO, and while the company claims they are organic, they don’t feature a USDA-certified organic label.

According to the tropical gummy product’s certificate of analysis, third-party hemp quality assurance testing performed by SA labs ensures that the product does not contain detectable levels of THC, heavy metals, residual solvents, foreign materials or pesticides.

I started by taking one gummy at night about an hour or two before bed. After a couple of days, I noticed a calming effect and found myself sleeping more soundly with less difficulty falling asleep. I began taking an additional gummy during the day if I was feeling overly stressed or anxious, and I felt like it took the edge off. My only complaint is the slightly bitter aftertaste of the gummy, but brushing my teeth after I consumed one proved to be an easy remedy.

The bottle doesn’t indicate how many gummies to consume as a single serving, but I was able to find this information by visiting the product website, which advises starting with one or two gummies each morning. Because I prefer to start my day with a strong cup of coffee, I opted to take my gummies at night instead. When I did take a gummy during the day for stress, it was usually in the afternoon, and I noticed a fairly quick reduction in my anxiety level. Overall, I was impressed by the efficacy of the product and found it to enhance my wellness routine.

CbdMD’s tropical CBD gummies are a quality option for those looking to add the cannabinoid to their current routine. For those who are new to CBD products, consider starting with a lower potency to see how your body reacts. Anyone interested in using CBD should first seek guidance from their health care provider.