{"id":605016785202,"title":"CBD Gummies for Pain: Do They Actually Work?","created_at":"2023-03-05T21:52:58-05:00","body_html":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"Article\",\n \"headline\": \"CBD Gummies for Pain: Do They Actually Work?\",\n \"keywords\": \"cbd gummies for pain, where can i buy cbd gummies for pain, best cbd gummies for pain, cbd gummies for pain reviews, do cbd gummies work for pain\",\n \"description\": \"Our research team reviews clinical studies on CBD for pain relief to determine if CBD gummies are likely to be effective or if they're a waste of money. We explain why CBD oil may be a better choice and feature real, unsponsored CBD for pain relief user reviews.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/cbd-gummies-for-pain\",\n\"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Person\",\n \"name\": \"Calloway Cook\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/pages\/calloway-cook\",\n \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/calloway-cook\/\",\n \"jobTitle\": \"President\",\n \"knowsAbout\": \"entrepreneurship, dietary supplements, herbal supplements, eCommerce, medical research\",\n \"alumniOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"EducationalOrganization\",\n \"name\": \"S.I. 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We recommend that patients follow their doctor’s guidance in regard to pain management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003eannabidiol (CBD) gummies have become more and more popular, with brands claiming they can cure all sorts of ailments such as anxiety, low sex drive and even pain. Many consumers are curious if there is actual proof that CBD gummies can reduce pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHave any clinical trials proven CBD to reduce pain, and if so by how much? Is CBD oil a better choice for pain management? And how do real users rate and describe the effects of CBD for pain?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we analyze clinical studies on CBD for pain to determine if they really might work or if they’re a waste of money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’ll share our thoughts on CBD gummies versus CBD oil, and feature real, unsponsored user reviews of CBD for pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan CBD Gummies Relieve Pain? A Medical Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCBD has been studied in clinical trials for its effects on pain relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA 2020 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31980957\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e analyzed data from recent clinical trials on CBD and its use in pain management. The researchers described CBD as “promising,” but stated that it was difficult to attribute pain relief to this compound alone because pharmaceutical medications for pain relief also contained THC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9288157\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCureus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal \u003cstrong\u003edescribed CBD as “an excellent alternative to an opioid in chronic pain,” and found that CBD may provide 50% or more pain relief compared to placebo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA 2022 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34251840\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e tested the analgesic (pain-relieving) effects of CBD in healthy adults. Those who received CBD achieved greater pain relief than those who received a control substance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBased on the available research, we conclude that CBD gummies are potentially effective for pain relief. However, the evidence on this compound is relatively early-stage and not particularly convincing in our opinion, because there are few studies that analyze the effects of CBD in isolation (without THC included).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThat being said, there is at least some potential benefit in this case, while our review on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/cbd-gummies-for-sex\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCBD gummies for sex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e concluded that there was no evidence of benefit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut are gummies really the best formulation to take CBD to relieve pain? Or is taking CBD oil more likely to be effective and cheaper? We’ll analyze in the next section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes CBD Oil Make More Sense?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhether a consumer is taking CBD in gummy form or in oil form, what’s important is the dosage. The dosing range from most of the clinical trials cited in the previous section was 10 - 20 milligrams (mg).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCBD is the active ingredient, so CBD oil providing 10 mg CBD and CBD gummies providing 10 mg CBD should be equally effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut CBD oil is drastically cheaper per dose than CBD gummies, as we documented in our article on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/best-cbd-oil\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebest CBD brands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLet’s take a real-world example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBluebird Botanicals is one of the most popular CBD brands, and they sell both CBD gummies and CBD oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTheir CBD gummies cost $44.95 and contain 450 mg total of CBD in the whole pouch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTheir CBD oil costs $54.95 and contains 1,200 mg total of CBD in the bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis equates to a cost-per-mg of $0.10 for the gummies and $0.05 for the oil, making the CBD oil 50% cheaper.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut price isn’t the only reason we think CBD oil is a more logical choice than CBD gummies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCBD oil is usually free of unhealthy additive ingredients, while CBD gummies often contain unhealthy additive ingredients because they’re formulated to taste like candy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConsider the same Bluebird Botanicals products referenced above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTheir CBD oil contains hemp extract, CBD and MCT oil. Zero questionable additives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTheir CBD gummies contain added sugar, flavoring agents and citric acid (which is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6097542\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinically shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to cause inflammation in some individuals).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdded sugar intake can directly cause inflammation, according to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9471313\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFrontiers in Immunology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal, so consumers using CBD for pain may benefit from using CBD oil instead of CBD gummies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe CBD oil we recommend is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/track.revoffers.com\/aff_c?offer_id=207\u0026amp;aff_id=7240\u0026amp;url_id=4385\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFeals CBD Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. It has a clean formulation of organic hemp extract and organic coconut medium-chain triglycerides. There are no questionable additive ingredients, and the brand publishes extensive test results proving the purity of their products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInterested consumers can check out Feals CBD Oil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/track.revoffers.com\/aff_c?offer_id=207\u0026amp;aff_id=7240\u0026amp;url_id=4385\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eat this link\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to the product page on the brand's official website.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal, Unsponsored CBD for Pain User Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA YouTube creator named “Haley \u0026amp; a Spoon\" tried CBD oil to treat her chronic pain and shared her thoughts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rF1E3poCIKY\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA talk show called “This Morning” interviewed a woman who claims that CBD oil changed her life because of its substantial pain-relieving effects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i7qLQhYkdwg\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCBD for Pain Relief on Good Morning America\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA segment on Good Morning America interviewed CBD users and doctors in an interesting 4-minute video on what consumers should know before using CBD to treat pain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QKaETKN8Qvc\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan Food-Based Supplements Relieve Pain?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Cinnamon_Image.png?v=1665113555\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCinnamon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a spice that has been studied for its ability to reduce pain and support joint health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29722610\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJournal of the American College of Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e found that cinnamon supplementation at a daily dose of 500 mg reduced inflammation and joint swelling in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 2020 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32638445\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e found that cinnamon supplementation reduced inflammatory markers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe study authors concluded that “Cinnamon could be regarded as a safe supplement to relieve pain.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIlluminate Labs manufactures a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/products\/ceylon-cinnamon-extract\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeylon Cinnamon Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e supplement that’s potent (standardized to minimum 8% flavonoids) and third-party tested to ensure purity and label accuracy (test results published transparently on the product page). It only costs \u003cstrong\u003e$15\u003c\/strong\u003e for a monthly subscription.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterested consumers can check out Illuminate Labs Ceylon Cinnamon Extract \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/products\/ceylon-cinnamon-extract\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat this link\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollagen\u003c\/b\u003e is the core structural protein in joints. The body produces it naturally, but its production decreases with age.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18416885\/\"\u003eMedical research\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas shown that collagen can reduce joint pain in athletes at a 10 gram (g) daily dose, and can reduce arthritic pain (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30368550\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeta-study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, doses ranging between 40 mg and 10 g daily dose).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulletproof.fdf2.net\/c\/3271428\/1278011\/9221\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulletproof Collagen Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as our top collagen product because it provides an effective collagen dose per serving (20 g) and contains one single ingredient: collagen peptides sourced from grass-fed animals. There are no questionable additives. This supplement only costs \u003cstrong\u003e$45.16\u003c\/strong\u003e for over a month's worth of product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterested consumers can check out Bulletproof Collagen powder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulletproof.fdf2.net\/c\/3271428\/1278011\/9221\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat this link\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to the brand's official website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/activation.healthline.com\/api\/member-offers\/8359\/redirect?lp=328\u0026amp;tc=120226\u0026amp;subid=rvosubaff_illuminatelabs\"\u003eCornbread CBD Lotion\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis our top pick for a topical CBD product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCBD \u003cspan\u003eis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9859876\/\"\u003eclinically shown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto be effectively absorbed through the skin, and CBD caused\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\"significant improvements in pain\" when applied topically\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 2020 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31793418\/\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lotion also contains menthol, which was shown in a 2022\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34552033\/\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto reduce pain scores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested consumers can check out Cornbread CBD Lotion\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/activation.healthline.com\/api\/member-offers\/8359\/redirect?lp=328\u0026amp;tc=120226\u0026amp;subid=rvosubaff_illuminatelabs\"\u003eat this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the product page on the official brand's website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not recommend using dietary supplements to treat any specific medical condition related to pain, \u003c\/span\u003eand we recommend that individuals speak with their doctor prior to using any supplement for pain relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCBD gummies may be effective for pain relief, as CBD has been shown in some medical trials to reduce pain scores. However, most of the trials we could find on CBD for pain also included THC, which makes it hard to determine the effectiveness of CBD in isolation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe believe that there are natural supplements with more research backing for pain relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor consumers planning to use CBD for pain relief, we believe that CBD oil is a better choice than CBD gummies. CBD oil is typically much cheaper per serving, and usually free of unhealthy additives. CBD gummies often contain added sugar which individuals in pain should avoid, since added sugar consumption is associated with inflammation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe hope that in the near future there are more clinical trials on the CBD isolate for pain relief. Since there are many consumers using CBD anyway for this purpose, the medical research needs to evaluate its efficacy in an unbiased way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":49281925193,"author":"Calloway Cook","user_id":26601750601,"published_at":"2023-03-06T03:09:03-05:00","updated_at":"2023-09-08T15:46:53-04:00","summary_html":"We review clinical studies on CBD for pain relief to determine if CBD gummies are likely to be effective or if they're a waste of money. We explain why CBD oil may be a better choice and feature real, unsponsored CBD for pain relief user reviews.","template_suffix":"","handle":"cbd-gummies-for-pain","tags":"_related:cbd, _related:pain-relief"}

CBD Gummies for Pain: Do They Actually Work?

CBD Gummies for Pain: Do They Actually Work?


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Cannabidiol (CBD) gummies have become more and more popular, with brands claiming they can cure all sorts of ailments such as anxiety, low sex drive and even pain. Many consumers are curious if there is actual proof that CBD gummies can reduce pain.

Have any clinical trials proven CBD to reduce pain, and if so by how much? Is CBD oil a better choice for pain management? And how do real users rate and describe the effects of CBD for pain?

In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we analyze clinical studies on CBD for pain to determine if they really might work or if they’re a waste of money.

We’ll share our thoughts on CBD gummies versus CBD oil, and feature real, unsponsored user reviews of CBD for pain.

Can CBD Gummies Relieve Pain? A Medical Review

CBD has been studied in clinical trials for its effects on pain relief.

A 2020 medical review analyzed data from recent clinical trials on CBD and its use in pain management. The researchers described CBD as “promising,” but stated that it was difficult to attribute pain relief to this compound alone because pharmaceutical medications for pain relief also contained THC.

A medical review published in the Cureus journal described CBD as “an excellent alternative to an opioid in chronic pain,” and found that CBD may provide 50% or more pain relief compared to placebo.

A 2022 clinical trial tested the analgesic (pain-relieving) effects of CBD in healthy adults. Those who received CBD achieved greater pain relief than those who received a control substance.

Based on the available research, we conclude that CBD gummies are potentially effective for pain relief. However, the evidence on this compound is relatively early-stage and not particularly convincing in our opinion, because there are few studies that analyze the effects of CBD in isolation (without THC included).

That being said, there is at least some potential benefit in this case, while our review on CBD gummies for sex concluded that there was no evidence of benefit.

But are gummies really the best formulation to take CBD to relieve pain? Or is taking CBD oil more likely to be effective and cheaper? We’ll analyze in the next section.

Does CBD Oil Make More Sense?

Whether a consumer is taking CBD in gummy form or in oil form, what’s important is the dosage. The dosing range from most of the clinical trials cited in the previous section was 10 - 20 milligrams (mg).

CBD is the active ingredient, so CBD oil providing 10 mg CBD and CBD gummies providing 10 mg CBD should be equally effective.

But CBD oil is drastically cheaper per dose than CBD gummies, as we documented in our article on the best CBD brands.

Let’s take a real-world example.

Bluebird Botanicals is one of the most popular CBD brands, and they sell both CBD gummies and CBD oil.

Their CBD gummies cost $44.95 and contain 450 mg total of CBD in the whole pouch.

Their CBD oil costs $54.95 and contains 1,200 mg total of CBD in the bottle.

This equates to a cost-per-mg of $0.10 for the gummies and $0.05 for the oil, making the CBD oil 50% cheaper.

But price isn’t the only reason we think CBD oil is a more logical choice than CBD gummies.

CBD oil is usually free of unhealthy additive ingredients, while CBD gummies often contain unhealthy additive ingredients because they’re formulated to taste like candy.

Consider the same Bluebird Botanicals products referenced above.

Their CBD oil contains hemp extract, CBD and MCT oil. Zero questionable additives.

Their CBD gummies contain added sugar, flavoring agents and citric acid (which is clinically shown to cause inflammation in some individuals).

Added sugar intake can directly cause inflammation, according to a medical review published in the Frontiers in Immunology journal, so consumers using CBD for pain may benefit from using CBD oil instead of CBD gummies.

The CBD oil we recommend is Feals CBD Oil. It has a clean formulation of organic hemp extract and organic coconut medium-chain triglycerides. There are no questionable additive ingredients, and the brand publishes extensive test results proving the purity of their products.

Interested consumers can check out Feals CBD Oil at this link to the product page on the brand's official website.

Real, Unsponsored CBD for Pain User Reviews

A YouTube creator named “Haley & a Spoon" tried CBD oil to treat her chronic pain and shared her thoughts:

A talk show called “This Morning” interviewed a woman who claims that CBD oil changed her life because of its substantial pain-relieving effects:

CBD for Pain Relief on Good Morning America

A segment on Good Morning America interviewed CBD users and doctors in an interesting 4-minute video on what consumers should know before using CBD to treat pain:

Can Food-Based Supplements Relieve Pain?

Cinnamon is a spice that has been studied for its ability to reduce pain and support joint health.

clinical trial published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that cinnamon supplementation at a daily dose of 500 mg reduced inflammation and joint swelling in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

A 2020 clinical trial found that cinnamon supplementation reduced inflammatory markers. The study authors concluded that “Cinnamon could be regarded as a safe supplement to relieve pain.”

Illuminate Labs manufactures a Ceylon Cinnamon Extract supplement that’s potent (standardized to minimum 8% flavonoids) and third-party tested to ensure purity and label accuracy (test results published transparently on the product page). It only costs $15 for a monthly subscription.

Interested consumers can check out Illuminate Labs Ceylon Cinnamon Extract at this link.

Collagen is the core structural protein in joints. The body produces it naturally, but its production decreases with age. Medical research has shown that collagen can reduce joint pain in athletes at a 10 gram (g) daily dose, and can reduce arthritic pain (meta-study, doses ranging between 40 mg and 10 g daily dose).

We recommend Bulletproof Collagen Powder as our top collagen product because it provides an effective collagen dose per serving (20 g) and contains one single ingredient: collagen peptides sourced from grass-fed animals. There are no questionable additives. This supplement only costs $45.16 for over a month's worth of product.

Interested consumers can check out Bulletproof Collagen powder at this link to the brand's official website.

Cornbread CBD Lotion is our top pick for a topical CBD product.

CBD is clinically shown to be effectively absorbed through the skin, and CBD caused "significant improvements in pain" when applied topically in a 2020 clinical trial.

This lotion also contains menthol, which was shown in a 2022 clinical trial to reduce pain scores.

Interested consumers can check out Cornbread CBD Lotion at this link to the product page on the official brand's website.

We do not recommend using dietary supplements to treat any specific medical condition related to pain, and we recommend that individuals speak with their doctor prior to using any supplement for pain relief.

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Conclusion

CBD gummies may be effective for pain relief, as CBD has been shown in some medical trials to reduce pain scores. However, most of the trials we could find on CBD for pain also included THC, which makes it hard to determine the effectiveness of CBD in isolation.

We believe that there are natural supplements with more research backing for pain relief.

For consumers planning to use CBD for pain relief, we believe that CBD oil is a better choice than CBD gummies. CBD oil is typically much cheaper per serving, and usually free of unhealthy additives. CBD gummies often contain added sugar which individuals in pain should avoid, since added sugar consumption is associated with inflammation.

We hope that in the near future there are more clinical trials on the CBD isolate for pain relief. Since there are many consumers using CBD anyway for this purpose, the medical research needs to evaluate its efficacy in an unbiased way.