To make sure you're seeking out reputable products, Laura said that it's important to research brands and look to see if they have lab tests on their website. In agreement, Amanda said that because hemp CBD is widely available, there is no regulation, which is why it's important for consumers to become educated on sourcing safe products and paying attention to claims made about different products.
"What you look for with that are people who are telling you about their growing methods, they're showing their lab results on their website," Amanda said. "You're looking for people who are disclosing the source of the cannabis and showing proof of what you get by saying, 'here are our lab results," or, 'here's what's in our product.'"
There are also CBD products that come from a marijuana dispensary. Amanda told me that those are all tested by the state that they're sold in so you know they meet the state's regulation standards. "It's worth it if you have access to a dispensary to buy from a dispensary, just because the regulation is on your side in that regard," said Amanda. "If you live in a state without a dispensary, there are great companies out there selling hemp CBD and you just have to do [the] research."