With so many different types to choose from, shopping for CBD products can be tricky. Let’s compare two of the most common forms and take a look at the difference between CBD oils and CBD Capsules.
CBD oils, like Fusion’s CBD Isolate Oil and Hydro-NGB CBD Oil Drops, are all-natural products derived from cannabidiol. While many CBD oils on the market have an added carrier oil such as olive oil or coconut oil, pure CBD oil uses hemp as its base.
During the process of making CBD oil, the cannabidiol is separated from cannabinoids and other compounds naturally found in the plant, leaving behind 100% pure cannabidiol extract. The resulting product is pure and potent, but without the psychoactive effects found in THC. CBD oil’s potency and components vary quite a bit from strain to strain and brand to brand, so it’s always advisable to read the label.
They Offer A More Flexible Dosage
CBD oils are typically packaged in small, obscure medicine bottles that are topped with an eye-dropper. This means that unlike capsules, the dosage is more flexible. Depending on your needs or how you’re feeling at the moment, you can choose to either limit the dose to a few drops or consume as many as 30 drops at a time for a stronger effect.
CBD Oils are Easier to Swallow
For those that find capsules and softgels a challenge to consume, CBD oils are the perfect solution. Aside from being easy to swallow, CBD oils are odorless and flavorless, which means you’ll hardly notice the drops going down until you benefit from their effects.
They Have Higher Bioavailability
What is bioavailability? In pharmacology, it’s any supplement’s ability to break down and absorb within the body. In the case of CBD, the bioavailability depends on the format in which it’s consumed. With CBD oils, because they’re placed under the tongue rather than consumed orally, the CBD goes directly to the bloodstream through the “sublingual gland.” Without getting too technical, this basically means that taking CBD in oil form will allow it to absorb more readily compared to ingesting CBD capsules.
CBD Oils can be Added to Food or Drinks
Because of their convenient eye-dropper format, CBD oils can easily be added to your favorite foods and beverages. Whether you want to mix CBD oil in with your breakfast cereal in the morning or your Gatorade post-workout is up-to-you, but either way, it’s nice to have options available.
CBD Oils are More Convenient for Pets
Many pet owners that believe CBD can be effective for treating various symptoms in their pets tend to favor CBD oil for the same reason – it’s easy to add to pet food or water and will go unnoticed by your furry friends.
An instantly recognizable format, CBD capsules look like every other supplement in your cabinet. Products such as Fusion’s Premium Hemp CBD Capsules are made in a similar way to CBD Oils (by extracting the cannabidiol from other cannabinoids and compounds). The major difference between the two, is that after being separated, CBD capsules are then divided in to equal doses and contained within a gel capsule.
CBD Capsules Take the Guesswork Out of Dosage
Many people that favor the capsule format enjoy the fact that dosage is more controlled than with CBD oils. When reading the label, CBD capsule bottles will always specify the exact amount of active ingredient per capsule. With CBD oils on the other hand, even with the eye-dropper, on-hand dosages are much more prone to human error.
CBD Capsules are Less Messy
An obvious benefit of CBD capsules vs. CBD oils is that they’re easier to transport, and they’ll never spill or leave oily stains on your surfaces or clothes. You can take CBD capsules anywhere without worrying about any accidents. You always have the option to take just a few with you rather than carrying around a whole bottle as well.
CBD Capsules are More Discreet
If you’re taking CBD throughout the day, it’s much easier to simply pop a CBD capsule in your mouth anywhere than finding a handy way of consuming oils on the go or in public. CBD capsules are much less noticeable than CBD oils and can easily be swallowed, rather than having to be held under the tongue.
CBD Capsules Have no Texture or Flavor
Yes, we did mention that Fusion’s CBD oils are flavorless and odorless, but some people still get a subtle hint of that distinct hemp flavor with the oils. With CBD capsules, texture and flavor are never a problem.
With all of the available information on CBD oils vs. CBD capsules, the choice is really yours to make. After all, if one format was 100% better than the other, there would be no need to sell both!
To shop and compare Fusion’s high-quality CBD oils and CBD capsules, visit our online store.