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Best CBD oil to look out for in Ireland

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Best CBD oil to look out for in Ireland
Ireland now has a thriving CBD market featuring a range of options for men and women to supplement their diet with.
CBD oils and other forms of CBD products have seen a surge in sales within the Irish wellness market due to much positive feedback from CBD users.

Where can I buy CBD oil in Ireland

Thanks to the interest surge in CBD supplements amongst Irish men and women of every age, purchasing CBD oil in Ireland has never been simpler. From dedicated Cannabidiol stores online to health food shops and as of late pharmacies, there are many places to shop for CBD oils and other CBD supplements in Ireland today.
The key to buying CBD oil is to do some research first. Check out various brands and testimonials online attached to their name, Trustpilot is always a reliable source of product and service reviews. All reputable CBD brands will have easy access to product testing reports for customers to view as these are a requirement for CBD food supplement suppliers.
That is the beauty of buying CBD oil online, you can find these test reports on a company website or request reports through their online chat feature. This is not possible when buying in a pharmacy or health food shop. Another positive for the purchase of CBD oil online is the hub of CBD experts behind cannabis supplement brands. The people who run these online stores are active CBD users and can share valuable knowledge of supplementing this natural substance.

Top places to buy CBD in Ireland

1 Dr. Hemp Me

This Irish brand of CBD oils and CBD products like CBD Gummies, Capsules and Paste is home to some of the best CBD oil in Ireland.
Image of Dr Hemp Me CBD cream, CBD oil and capsules
Dr Hemp Me is an online CBD store which offers next day delivery within Ireland on all orders placed before 2pm each day. CBD oils come in a variety of strengths, the range includes 10%, 20% and even 30% CBD oil which are all sold in 10ml bottles.
Other popular products on offer are CBD Gummies and capsules which suit those who don’t like the sometimes strong taste of hemp oil. An instant chat feature allows customers, current or future, to ask questions and get a quick response. An informative blog and weekly newsletter option ticks the box for information available on CBD at Dr Hemp Me. 

2 CBD Éire

CBD Eire is a one-stop Dublin shop for Irish brands of CBD. An online venture again, this website contains different brands of oils and CBD vape oils for customers to choose from. Harmony for example is one such vape oil brand which is available to purchase from this Irish site. This brand features a massive range of flavour options for people looking to add CBD to their vape pens.
Image of the set up of CBD Cannabidiol

What is CBD oil & what are the benefits?

For those of you who don’t know, CBD is a chemical compound derived from a member of the cannabis plant group, the hemp plant. Also referred to as Cannabidiol, CBD is one of more than 100 compounds found in cannabis plant variations. These compounds are commonly called cannabinoids.
Another cannabinoid can be a source of confusion for people as it also occurs in cannabis plants. THC or tetrahydrocannabinol is the highly psychoactive and potentially toxic cannabinoid found primarily in a variation of the cannabis plant called marijuana. Where men and women become confused is the fact that THC also is present in the hemp plant but in very small amounts.
In trace amounts THC cannot cause any sort of ‘high’ to the user, therefore CBD oil in Ireland is taken from the non-toxic hemp plant where THC occurs only in tiny amounts. So, now that you know what a cannabinoid is and the difference between them let’s explain how it all works.

The Endocannabinoid System

In our bodies there are many systems which work to regulate us internally. One such system, which exists in both human and animals’ bodies, is the Endocannabinoid System or ECS. The ECS consists of receptors, enzymes, and endocannabinoids (neurotransmitters) which all work to send signals around the body to maintain or rebalance bodily functions like appetite, stress responses and hormonal responses.
Cannabinoids found in cannabis plants like CBD take on the role as an endocannabinoid or neurotransmitter in the ECS when it is taken as a food supplement. This is how CBD interacts with our body and minds.
Image of a hemp plant
Customer testimonials feature a variety of claims regarding the potential health benefits and effect of CBD. Some of the reasons for using CBD documented by people are stress, anxiety, sleep issues and metabolism. Of course, such claims are only of an anecdotal nature and cannot yet be proven as fact until more research study is done on CBD as a potential health treatment.

CBD Oil Q&A

Q. How Do I take CBD Oil?
A. CBD oil is taken sublingually or under the tongue. Simply fill the provided dropper up with the required dose and drop it into the mouth, under the tongue. Here the CBD oil should be held by the user under the tongue for at least 90 seconds or more. This allows maximum absorption of the product. CBD oil works by being absorbed by the gums where it enters the bloodstream, so best to keep it under your tongue for the correct amount of time.
Q. When Should I Take a CBD Oil Dose?
A. CBD oil is best taken in the morning to start the day. It is important that CBD is supplemented daily for the first few weeks like other vitamin supplements as this builds up the supplement in your body and increases effectiveness. Some people prefer to take their dose two hours or more before bed. One dose a day, either way, is the recommended amount.
Q. How Long Does it Take for CBD to Work?
A. CBD is like any other vitamin or mineral food supplement. The use of CBD oil will vary from person to person and so the length of time it takes for it to affect the body or mind will also vary. It is best to consistently take CBD oil doses every day just like you would a multivitamin to ensure it is given the chance to build up in the body and interact with the ECS.
Q. Is CBD Oil Legal in Ireland?
A. CBD oil is legal in Ireland once it is marketed and sold as a food supplement and contains less than 0.2% THC or none. CBD oil products cannot be sold as medicinal products because they are not recognized by the HPRA as having medicinal benefits.
Q.  What is the strongest CBD Oil I Can Buy?
A. 40% CBD oil is offered by a few brands; however, at this level, the CBD can solidify over time and become difficult for the user to use. Recently, the CBD market has seen a rise in 30% or 3000mg CBD oils for sale, which is the highest strength CBD oil a person can purchase without the risk of the oil solidifying.
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