How Can I Make Sure My CBD Is Safe And Legitimate? 

The main differences between real CBD oil and fake CBD oil are the quality, ingredients, and results. With the CBD oil industry growing to over $22 billion, there are many companies that are cutting corners to produce and sell CBD oils that are not legitimate. We are here to help you know the difference and spot the difference between real and fake CBD oil. 

Some companies are reliable while others are not, due to the ingredients they use in their CBD products. With fake CBD oils being introduced to the industry, there are new fears and panic spreading across the country as these fake oils are causing health issues and illnesses. Multiple news sources, as well as the U.S. Military, are trying to raise awareness of people becoming violently ill after vaping fake CBD oils. Doctors warn those who use vape oils to avoid using oils containing vitamin E acetate and other harmful additives, which can cause irreversible lung damage. There is a world of difference between real CBD oil and the low-quality counterfeit oils you might find online and in unreliable stores.

If you are serious about your health and wellness, you need to purchase your CBD Oil from a legitimate manufacturer, like CBD American Shaman, not from untested, synthetic hemp oil companies. Your health, wellness, and safety depend on it.

Determining if a product is real or fake CBD can be done by following these four simple steps: read the ingredients, check the manufacturers, check if it is verified, and look at the company’s website. When reading the label, if the ingredients look skeptical, odd, or you don’t know what they are, chances are the oil is fake. Legitimate oils will also contain terms like “hemp-derived,” “full-spectrum,” and the specific concentration of the oil. Legitimate oils will contain the location the hemp was grown, which can make a huge difference. Real oils will state the third-party verification of the oil to show that it is safe to use. CBD oil companies that are legitimate will have additional information on their website regarding the process, certification, and ingredients they use to produce their CBD oil.   

CBD oils typically contain either a carrier oil or water. This is completely normal and acceptable in all CBD oils, as long as the correct carrier is being used. Some companies mix their CBD oil withchemicals that are untested and potentially unsafe. These chemicals can be harmful and can make it less effective while increasing the likelihood of health risks later on. 

Why Buy American Shaman CBD Oil?

Here at CBD American Shaman, it all comes down to quality and purity. Our CBD American Shaman line of products contain the highest quality hemp oil available, containing high amounts of CBD (cannabidiol). It is High Quality, Gluten Free and Eco-Friendly. We lab test every batch of our products using Ultra Performance Convergence Chromatography to ensure potency and purity standards.

American Shaman is vertically integrated from seed to shelf. What does that mean? We actually produce our own seeds in fields that we own and then grow industrial hemp for extraction. One of our main sources of product is from our field in Montana, which is around 1,000 acres of responsibly grown hemp. We have test plots all throughout the country, including a new field we're testing west of Topeka, KS that is growing the strain Cherry Wine. Our hemp is grown to ensure high CBD levels and is licensed and grown under a watchful eye. We're also proud to run our own extraction facilities where we take the biomass from all of our grows and produce the full-spectrum CBD oil that is then formulated for all of our products.

Our extraction of CBD is done with a combination of ethanol extraction, falling film evaporation, and wiped film distillation to deliver a pure, honey-like hemp oil that's unlike anything else on the market. Because we lead the way setting new industry standards, our CBD oil is the most effective and of the highest quality on the market today.

Since CBD is made from hemp, some CBD oils naturally contain small amounts of THC. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the psychoactive component found in some strains of cannabis plants. This component is not legal in all 50 states, so we offer THC-free CBD products in addition to full-spectrum products.

It all comes down to this: we truly care about supporting our customers' health. So, we make the best possible products that produce the best possible results for our customers.

What is fake CBD? 

CBD oils that are fake and counterfeit tend to contain low-quality ingredients, chemicals or harmful additives. Some companies might use ingredients that do not meet the recommended standards or that do not contain CBD properties at all. 

The labeling on CBD products may help you determine if the oil is real or fake. If the label does not list the ingredients, concentration, and expiration date, chances are the CBD oil is fake and not safe to take. Some companies might try to sell hemp seed oil as CBD oil when CBD does not come from the hemp seed, but rather the flowers and other parts of the plant. CBD oils that are real will make sure to provide the important information needed to ensure consumers of the authenticity of the CBD oil. 

Where the hemp is farmed makes a huge difference when it comes to the quality of the CBD oil. Hemp that is grown in Asia and Eastern Europe may contain harmful substances and synthetic chemicals, since the hemp is grown with pesticides to increase the growth rates. This technique produces CBD that is not high-quality and not safe to use. When purchasing CBD oil, make sure the CBD is derived from hemp that is responsibly grown in the United States. 

Fake CBD oils will not have third party testing and verification on their label. Third-party testing is important for CBD companies to abide by to ensure the CBD oil contains the listed ingredients, potency, and quality. Fake CBD oils may contain harmful ingredients like harsh chemicals. CBD oils that are not verified by a third-party may also contain more THC than the legal amount. Reputable CBD oil companies will provide the correct testing and verification to ensure your safety. 

What about synthetic Marijuana?

Synthetic marijuana and CBD oil, often marketed as K2, is a hallucinogen that can raise a person's blood pressure and reduce blood supply to the heart.

Other names for K2 are spice, Mr. Happy, Kronic, and Scooby Snax. Synthetic marijuana is really a misnomer for these drugs since their effects are vastly different than those induced by real marijuana pot. Synthetic marijuana can be up to 100 times more potent than traditional marijuana.

Synthetic marijuana is a mixture of industrial chemicals intended to mimic the effects of THC, the naturally occurring active compound found in marijuana. The chemicals are sprayed on bits of dried plant material, packaged in colorful wrappers, nicknamed “poison packets,” and sold under the guise of potpourri and herbal incense in local convenience stores, smoke shops, and online. Synthetic marijuana use can lead to side effects like rapid heart rate, vomiting, agitation, and hallucinations.

There is one small similarity between synthetic marijuana and traditional marijuana. Both of the drug's main psychoactive ingredients bind to special receptors in the brain called CB1 receptors, as reported in a 2014 study published in the journal Current Addiction Reports. Since K2 is much stronger than marijuana, it is much more likely to cause serious symptoms, including seizures and psychosis.

Between 2010 and 2015, more than 450 cases of synthetic cannabinoid intoxication were reported among patients treated by US medical toxicologists, according to the CDC. Of those cases, 277 (61%) died due to K2 alone, meaning no other drugs were involved.

The typical countermeasures a paramedic would use for an opioid overdose have no real effect on a K2 overdose. The only thing paramedics can do for a K2 overdose is sedate the patient and maintain the patient’s airway while monitoring their heart rate.

The sale of this harmful drug began in the early 2000s and continues to show up on the market today. There are now more than 150 different K2 compounds being sold in the United States, CBS News reported in February. States across the country have made these compounds illegal, but new forms continue to hit the streets and market in new and ingenious fashions to circumvent laws.

When it comes to purchasing CBD oil, we highly recommend you purchase from a reliable and reputable company. Fake CBD oils can cause serious health issues and illnesses. Make sure to look for the signs to ensure the CBD oil you purchase is real. We stand by our products and urge you to stay safe and selective when it comes to putting anything into your body. 

The content on this site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. While research has shown that CBD has the potential to help provide beneficial outcomes for several complaints, it is advisable to seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health care provider when you have questions regarding any medical condition and when starting, augmenting or discontinuing any existing health routine. 

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