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Aug 13, 2023

Tried and Tested: UK's 5 of the Best CBD Oils to Buy

Brought to you by NutraHolistics CBD products have generated an enormous amount of buzz in the last few years, and you’d have to have been living under an (internet-free) rock not to know about

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CBD products have generated an enormous amount of buzz in the last few years, and you’d have to have been living under an (internet-free) rock not to know about cannabidiol. Are you curious about the potential benefits of CBD oil, and would you like to try this legal hemp extract yourself?

It’s just like your mother (probably) used to tell you — if something’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right!

This buyer’s guide presented by the health and wellness supplements store, NutraHolistics, looks at some of the top 5 best CBD oil brands on the UK market, allowing new CBD users to discover cannabidiol the right way.

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CBD oil is everywhere now, and that makes shopping for the “best” CBD oil in the UK quite tricky. Here’s how we came up with our list of the top-rated CBD oil tinctures and what you should look for if you’re shopping:

Are you curious which CBD companies in the UK tick all these boxes? Keep on reading.

To save you time, some of the best CBD oil brands to buy from, based on feedback taken from TrustPilot, Google, and social media appear to be:

However, the "ideal" CBD oil brand for you might not be the same as for someone else. Rather than solely focusing on the below picks, examine the following key features in your preferred brand to see if they align with your needs.

Blessed CBD is a family business that’s become well-known and trusted in the UK CBD space. We love that they use organic hemp from the USA and EU and have gone through the effort to get gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and vegan certifications. All their high-quality products (including CBD vapes, gummies, and capsules) are third-party lab-tested, and their CBD oil tinctures are great for beginners and experienced CBD users alike.

Choose Blessed CBD if you’re looking for broad-spectrum CBD hemp extracts with a rich range of flavonoids and terpenes, and no THC.

Blessed CBD offers high-quality CBD oil drops in a range of strengths — each 10 ml bottle can have 500, 1000, and 1800 mg, depending on the option you choose.

Vibes CBD is best described as a boutique CBD brand. It offers a modest selection of premium-quality CBD products at an affordable price, and consumers can choose from CBD gummies, CBD capsules, and CBD oil.

Each product is sourced from non-GMO organic hemp lovingly cultivated by sustainable farmers. It’s then extracted using supercritical CO2 extraction and third-party lab-tested before it goes on sale.

Vibes CBD is especially appealing to people trying cannabidiol for the first time, because not everyone appreciates CBD’s earthy taste. This company adds natural fruit extract (no additives) to create a more enjoyable flavour while still offering a rich cannabinoid profile for people hoping to benefit from the entourage effect.

Choosing the right amount of CBD is also easy — Vibes CBD offers concentrations of 1000 or 2000 mg per bottle (10 ml), and their CBD oil drops feature droppers that make dosing precise. Vibes CBD uses nutrient-rich hemp seed oil as its carrier oil, one of the best options on the market.

Elixinol is one of the earliest brands to have entered the CBD industry. With over two decades of experience, Elixinol offers high-quality full-spectrum products powered by sustainably-grown hemp and clean extraction methods.

Their CBD oil tinctures include natural full-spectrum CBD oils with a CBD content of 1000 mg per 10 ml bottle and CBD oil drops with a “cinnamint” flavour. Elixinol offers insights into third-party lab reports for consumers who want to verify the purity independently.

Love Hemp is a Croydon-based CBD company that has rapidly expanded since its founding in 2015. British CBD users who prefer to shop on the high street will be thrilled that Love Hemp’s products are available at major retailers — including select Boots and Holland & Barret shops.

If you’re interested in Love Hemp’s CBD oil products with concentrations of 2 to 20 % and without THC, call ahead to check if your local shop has what you want.

Finally, we’d like to highlight Purity Hemp Company as one of our top picks in the modern CBD industry. The organic hemp this company supplies is grown in Holland, and Purity Hemp Company is committed to clean supercritical CO2 extraction.

New CBD users choosing Purity Hemp Company should start with their 500 mg concentration, but the CBD brand also offers a potent 600 mg CBD oil for consumers who want a little more.

People have harvested cannabis plants for centuries — to make textiles, paper, and medicines, as well as for personal enjoyment.

As a species, we’ve been aware of cannabis’ potent effects since prehistoric times, but the reason why hemp plants are so special wasn’t discovered until the 20th century. To make a long story short, cannabis is home to over 100 unique compounds called cannabinoids.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) became famous for its ability to cause a high. The other most abundant cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD), was first discovered in the 1940s. CBD (known as CBDA in its raw form) doesn’t cause a high. In fact, it doesn’t have any psychoactive effects, and it is not addictive either.

It does work on the body’s endocannabinoid system, an intricate network of receptors that impact how we feel, manage pain, deal with illness, and remember things. The body makes its own cannabinoids, but those from other sources (like the cannabis plant) also have potent effects.

Researchers believe that CBD doesn’t directly bind to cannabinoid receptors, but instead essentially works to make more of the body’s own cannabinoids available to the cells.

The jury’s still out on the benefits of CBD, but exciting studies are leading the way. Some people are privately exploring the potential for CBD products like CBD oil to improve their general wellness, including when it comes to better sleep, less anxiety, and pain management.

However, in accordance with Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines, we explicitly state that such information about CBD is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition or disease. Any statements made have not been evaluated by healthcare authorities, and readers should not take this information as personalized medical advice. For any medical concerns or conditions, it is essential to consult a qualified healthcare professional for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Cannabidiol is usually extracted from industrial hemp plants. This variety of cannabis is low in the psychoactive compound THC, and only CBD products with a THC content of 0.02 % or less are allowed to be sold in the UK and EU.

In short, none of the CBD products legally available as food supplements on the UK market will get you high. However, each formulation has specific pros and cons.

Full-spectrum CBD products, including CBD oils, contain all natural hemp extracts — including terpenes, flavonoids, essential oils, and a spectrum of minor cannabinoids like CBG and CBC. Some people believe CBD works best in combination with all of these compounds. This is known as the entourage effect.

However, others worry that using CBD may lead to a positive drug test. Consider looking for THC-free CBD oils in this case. Your options include broad-spectrum CBD, which is similar to full-spectrum products but only has trace amounts of THC, and CBD isolate. CBD isolate oils are pure CBD delivered in a carrier oil — usually coconut oil, MCT oil, or hemp oil.

The CBD industry has expanded since the early days, and consumers now have the flexibility of choosing the delivery method that suits their needs best. Your many options include (but definitely aren’t limited to:

However, CBD oil remains a top pick because it’s said to be fast-acting and easy to use. Most consumers hold their desired dose of premium CBD oil under their tongue and swallow it after a minute.

Only a few short years have passed since cannabidiol was officially declared a novel food — and taken off the list of controlled substances — in the UK. The CBD industry has thrived since that time for one simple reason. British consumers can’t wait to see how CBD oil and other cannabidiol products can influence their wellness routines.

That’s great news for you if you’re new to CBD, but please make sure you’re buying broad-spectrum or full-spectrum products from reputable sources! Start with this handy list if you’re trying CBD oil for the first time, and take our shopping tips on board if you want to explore further.

After all, anything worth doing is worth doing right, and your wellness matters more than anything else!

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