CBD Water: Should You Drink It?
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CBD water!!! Everyone seems to be talking about it now.
CBD is an acronym for cannabidiol. CBD oil has been popular for quite some time.
If you walk into a health shop, you will see loads of BBD-infused vapes, gummies, and capsules.
The newest kid in the block is CBD water. It has drawn a lot of praise and criticisms as well.
This article will critically analyze CBD water and help you know whether it is worth buying or not.
WHAT IS CBD WATER?
Cannabidiol is a phytochemical that is found in the cannabis plant.
Cannabidiol has no psychoactive properties – quite unlike Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This implies that it doesn’t make you or any other user feel high (1).
A lot of in-depth research has been done on the medicinal effects of CBD. Studies have shown that CBD has the potential to reduce inflammation and anxiety. It also relieves chronic pain (2, 3, 4).
There are a lot of CBD products now available for purchase, and you can buy any of them. Among these are capsules, gummies, and oils.
Like I said earlier, CBD water is the newest kid on the block. It is produced by infusing water with particles of CBD.
According to the manufacturers, drinking CBD water is the best way to fix your CBD needs and also enjoy its health benefits.
THERE’S A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF CBD IN CBD WATER
One of the downsides of CBD water is that most brands put in a very little amount of CBD.
The amount varies according to the brand, but in most cases, you can get 2-5mg.
Although there may be variations in dosage recommendations, most research evaluating the medicinal effects of CBD recommend at least 15mg daily (5).
Most production companies claim that they make use of nanotechnology to reduce the particle size. They claim that this small size allows the body to readily absorb the CBD and utilize it.
There are very limited studies on how nanotechnology affects CBD absorption. Particular research showed that the body readily absorbs lipid-based CBD nanoparticles (6).
There is a need for more studies to verify whether the use of nanoparticles in CBD water has any effect on absorption or not.
CBD IS DEGRADED BY LIGHT & AIR
It is important to note that CBD is very unstable. If you must preserve its medicinal properties, then great care must be taken during preparation and storage.
As a matter of fact, exposing CBD to light and air will promote its degradation, thus making a mess of its health benefits.
CBD water is mostly stored under bright lights in shelves of grocery stores. Also, most manufacturers bottle it in transparent containers. The end result of this is a drastic degradation of its CBD content.
A study investigating the effects of some storage conditions showed that light exposure caused the greatest loss of CBD (7).
The temperature did not contribute to CBD loss. Exposure to air also increased CBD loss. The implication is that the moment you open your CBD water, the degradation process begins (7).
There is a need for more studies, no doubt. But, the current findings suggest that CBD water may not have many medicinal benefits.
IT ISN’T POCKET-FRIENDLY
Categorically speaking, this product is one of the most pocket unfriendly derivatives of CBD.
You may have to cough out $4-7 for a 16-ounce serving (473 ml) of CBD water. This cost excludes tax and shipping.
You may save some money if you buy it in bulk, but, you’ll still pay at least $3 per bottle.
This is more expensive than other forms of CBD.
CBD oil, for instance, costs at most $40 for 30 servings. This is less than $2 for a serving.
You may get significant amounts of CBD from other forms such as vapes, gummies, and capsules, and it’s much cheaper.
SO, IS CBD WATER DRINKABLE? SHOULD YOU DRINK CBD WATER?
CBD on its own has many health benefits. However, CBD water contains very little amount of CBD.
This product is expensive, and the effects are lesser, compared to other CBD products.
As a matter of fact, you may not get any health benefits considering the fact that it loses its medicinal properties when exposed to light and air. If you want to enjoy the medicinal properties of CBD, then you’d better stick to other CBD products such as gummies, capsules, and CBD oil.
Tonika Bruce, MSN, RN, MBA. is an accomplished nurse leader, published author, and personal development expert passionate about advancing healthcare management and quality patient outcomes.
She taps into the years of experience in healthcare management to produce credible and easy-to-understand health and leadership content. Her exceptional work has been featured in reputable publications, including Forbes, Recruiter, Inc, and the Color of Wellness magazine.
