CBD goes bad | Fifth Ave Green House

Americans spend $ 35 billion annually on vitamins and minerals. That number doesn’t take into account the huge amount of money that has been spent on the latest trend, the non-intoxicating cannabinoid, CBD.

The global cannabidiol market is estimated at $ 2.8 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow to a staggering $ 13 billion by 2028, a year-over-year growth of 20-23%.

This is due to the growing recognition of CBD, which relieves insomnia, pain, anxiety, and inflammation, among other things. There’s even a study looking at whether CBD can help treat some form of brain cancer.

As the market grows, consumers are keen to try this wonder drug and learn more about it. In this article, we’re going to explore how long you can store CBD and the best way to do it.

Let’s say you bought some CBD tinctures and then six months pass before you realize that you haven’t touched those capsules or tinctures in months. Will they still work if you use them now? Or did you waste your money? What if you buy a whole bottle of CBD oil and only use a few drops a day to help you fall asleep? It can sit on your shelf for years. Which, of course, begs the question: Can CBD go bad?

Storage stability of CBD

Let’s get down to business; The answer is yes, CBD can go bad. Like all other vitamins or supplements, they have a best-before date and a reason for it. As with all cannabinoids, the chemical structure of CBD eventually breaks down. However, a few things to consider when buying CBD will help you choose products that will last longer than a few months.

The method of product extraction plays a crucial role in product quality and stability.

Solvent-free options are good choices or carbon dioxide extraction. While hydrocarbon extracts can have their place, it is believed that maintaining the chemical integrity of the plant, and therefore its natural compounds, will delay degradation.

Just like THC, light and heat play an important role in the speed of chemical reactions in CBD. Other factors to consider are non-cannabis ingredients, such as flavorings or carrier oils. The entire CBD product is only as good as the compounds with the shortest shelf life. Oil, food, etc. all contain some form of additives, and in many cases the race over time is not directly related to CBD levels.

If CBD begins to change color or appears darker, cloudy, or cloudy, it could be a sign that it is starting to deteriorate. A change in smell or taste is another sign. There is no data to suggest that consuming CBD after its expiration date will harm consumers. However, it breaks down into compounds called quinones. While not much research has been done on the unique quinones made from CBD, the loss of CBD makes the product less effective, so you definitely won’t get the full benefits.

Keep your CBD fresh

There are steps you can take to ensure your CBD has a long shelf life. One rule that usually applies to buying CBD is to buy from a company you know and trust, where the COA (Certificate of Analysis) is readily available and the customer service agents are ready to answer your questions.

Even better, buy from your local legal pharmacy, where quality control and laboratory results are a mandatory part of doing business.

When buying CBD, look for products in dark bottles (green is said to work best) to help mitigate the effects of sunlight breaking down cannabinoids.

When you get home, keep it in a cool, dry place – between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. A drawer, cabinet, or cupboard away from a window, heater, or radiator is a good place. Shorten the time the product is exposed to air and put the bottle cap back into the unopened bottle immediately after use.

If you follow these guidelines, your CBD can last for up to two years, which ultimately saves you time and money.