11 CBD Gummies So Good It'll Be Difficult to Stick to the Right Dosage

I meant it when I once said that my optimal adult diet was grilled chicken, vegetables (mostly roasted potatoes, the occasional carrot), and gummies. I love gummies. And there's something special about gummies that aren't trying to masquerade as something else, like dark chocolate and red wine shield themselves in an antioxidant halo. I didn't come here for health. I came here for candy. Though I don't even necessarily mean gummy-gummies (but, yeah, also those).

While gummy-gummies are still a standout in their own right, CBD gummies are sneaking up on them, even with their wellness-adjacent claims of instilling peace and tranquility with zero of the weird things that happen when you smoke weed. What we know is that CBD edibles, tinctures, and the like don't make you high, because they don't have THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Instead, the CBD, or cannabidiol chemical in cannabis, is said to give you some of the similar effects like a calmer nervous system and pain relief. It's still being studied to confirm whether or not its purported effects are legit, but anecdotally speaking, people love it. Just like people, like me, love gummies.

There are CBD gummies for work and for sleep, full-spectrum and isolate gummies, and varying levels of strength, from 10mg to over 35mg. Most are derived from the hemp plant, so they should be legal no matter where you are. Think of these as a taste test, where you can try out different gummies to discover which you like best and when. Follow the dosage notes. Don't expect miracles, but do watch out for subtle changes. Here are 11 CBD gummies to get you started.

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