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Water-soluble CBD drops are formulated differently from CBD oils. As a result, they can be mixed into any drink and consumed in much smaller volumes. The increased potency of water-soluble CBD is due to a natural process that CBD is used to improve our uptake of the CBD compound. To help you understand water-soluble CBD, we'll explain what it is, why it is so potent, and how to best use it.
What Is Water-Soluble CBD?
Water-soluble CBD is CBD oil that has undergone nanotechnology to break down its compounds into smaller, more bioavailable particles.
This process offers two significant advantages for water-soluble CBD:
- CBD can mix it into any drink
- CBD absorbs faster into the bloodstream
How Is CBD Oil Turned Into Water-Soluble CBD?
To turn CBD oil into a water-soluble product, it undergoes a nanoemulsion process. The process has been used for some time in the pharmaceutical world to help improve the delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
There are several ways to perform nanoemulsion on CBD oil; however, the cleanest method used by EQL is via ultrasonic waves. Ultrasonication uses mechanical vibrations from ultrasound waves to create pressure variation in the emulsion system. This processing leads to microjet and shock-wave impacts and collisions between particles, resulting in particle-size reduction.
We are particularly fond of this method because it is entirely solventless and natural. CBD particles are reduced in size by causing them to collide with each.
How Should You Use Water-Soluble CBD?
Unlike CBD oils, water-soluble CBD is much more bioavailable, meaning you'll absorb more of it. For example, 1ml of CBD oil containing 30mg of CBD will be less potent than 1ml of water-soluble CBD that contains 30mg of CBD. Here are some great ways to add water-soluble CBD into your daily routine:
- Add to hot drinks
- Add to cold drinks
- Add to edibles
- Add to creams/body lotions
Here are some things you should not do with water-soluble CBD:
- Don't put it directly onto your tongue
- Don't vape it
- Don't take large quantities at once
- Don't consume until you shake it
Unlike distillate, you cannot vape water-soluble CBD as it is not designed to be heated up to those temperatures.
When it comes to dosing water-soluble, we strongly advise against large doses. It is already entirely bioavailable; therefore, it will absorb into your bloodstream efficiently. 3-5 drops are usually enough for most people.
Most water-soluble CBD products are blended with additional beneficial ingredients like curcumin, ginger and pinene. To ensure all the components are mixed adequately, shake your bottle for 5-10 seconds before use.
Which Water-Soluble CBD Products Do We Recommend?
After vetting most of the products on the market, we found that the water-solubles by EQL are of the highest quality in the UK.
They are manufactured to GMP standards, ensuring they are made to the exact requirements of a pharmaceutical product. This certification also guarantees continued consistency throughout their production line, avoiding the dosing discrepancies plaguing the CBD industry. They come in two mouthwatering flavours with unique formulation blends to support different lifestyles:
- 500mg CBD Lemon & Ginger with black pepper and curcumin
- 500mg CBD Sweet Orange with Zinc
