{"id":605617619250,"title":"Hempvana Review: Does Hemp Relieve Pain?","created_at":"2023-06-10T15:14:54-04:00","body_html":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"Article\",\n \"headline\": \"Hempvana Review: Does Hemp Relieve Pain?\",\n \"keywords\": \"hempvana, hempvana review, hempvana reviews, hempvana cream, hempvana pain relief cream, hempvana pain cream, hempvana pain relief, hempvana pain relief cream reviews, hempvana ingredients\",\n \"description\": \"Our research team analyzes the ingredients in Hempvana based on medical studies to give our take on whether the cream is likely to relieve pain or if it's a waste of money. We explain why we think the 'Double Platinum' version of Hempvana is marketed questionably.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/hempvana-review\",\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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All statements are merely the opinion of the writer(s). We recommend that patients follow their doctor’s guidance in regard to pain relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc\"\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003eempvana is a pain relief cream that contains hemp seed oil. The brand claims that their product line “helps you find fast relief from the aches and pains that keep you from doing the things you love.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut does Hempvana contain ingredients shown in medical studies to reduce pain, or is this just a marketing claim? Does hemp seed oil actually relieve pain when applied to the skin? Does Hempvana contain any questionable additive ingredients? And how do real users rate and describe the effects of this product?\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 the ingredients in Hempvana based on medical studies to give our take on whether the cream is likely to relieve pain or if it’s a waste of money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’ll also share some concerns we have about the increased-strength versions, provide a cost comparison to feature the retailer that sells Hempvana for the best price, and feature real Hempvana customer reviews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredient Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Hempvana Original ingredients\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Hempvana_Ingredients_Optimized.png?v=1686424328\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe ingredients in Hempvana Original are shown above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrolamine salicylate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e at a concentration of 10% is the active ingredient, and this compound has been studied in clinical trials for its effects on pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19078236\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\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;\"\u003eJournal of Clinical Rheumatology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e found that trolamine salicylate at the same concentration as in Hempvana significantly reduced pain and stiffness in patients with arthritis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHowever, a 1982 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7038182\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e on this drug ingredient at the same 10% concentration reported no pain-relieving effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA 1989 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18796932\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e found that trolamine salicylate reduced muscular soreness after weight training, but the study reports two different concentrations of the ingredient (10% and 70%) which seems like an error, so we’re unsure what to make of this study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHemp seed oil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is the inactive ingredient that Hempvana bases much of their marketing (and name) on, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewe cannot find any medical evidence that topical hemp seed oil relieves pain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, nor does the brand cite any on their product page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are two inactive ingredients in this cream that may be questionable from a health perspective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a synthetic dye, and as we discussed in our article on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/ouai-shampoo-review\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOuai Detox Shampoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, artificial dyes in cosmetics are clinically shown to be absorbed through the skin and may be harmful to human health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhenoxyethanol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a synthetic preservative that was shown in a 2020 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32387382\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to be toxic to human cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverall, we consider Hempvana somewhat likely to be effective for pain relief given its active drug ingredient, but the clinical results on this ingredient are somewhat inconclusive based on the studies that we could identify.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe do not currently recommend this product due to the inclusion of a green dye and a synthetic preservative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut how do real users rate and describe its effects? We’ll share some reviews in the next section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal Users Review Hempvana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA YouTube creator named “TV Stuff Reviews” has a negative review of Hempvana pain relief cream:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xM3yOtd-FH0\" 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA TikTok creator named “Ghostly Concerns Paranornal” has a more positive review of the cream:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"max-width: 325px; min-width: 325px;\" data-video-id=\"7047117217372097798\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ghostlyconcernsparanorml\/video\/7047117217372097798\" class=\"tiktok-embed\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ghostlyconcernsparanorml?refer=embed\" title=\"@ghostlyconcernsparanorml\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@ghostlyconcernsparanorml\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7047117187517106950?refer=embed\" title=\"♬ original sound - Ghostly Concerns Paranormal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e♬ original sound - Ghostly Concerns Paranormal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cscript async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Issue With “Platinum” Hempvana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Hempvana hemp concentrations by product\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Hempvana_Hemp_Concentrations_Optimized.png?v=1686424363\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHempvana’s pain relief cream is sold in three versions: Original, Platinum and Double Platinum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Platinum version contains the same active ingredient, at the exact same concentration, as the original version. The “Double Platinum” version doesn’t even have an ingredient list on the brand’s website at the time of publishing this article.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe marketing difference between these versions is that Platinum has 4x the hemp seed oil as the Original version, and Double Platinum has 8x the hemp seed oil, but as we reviewed in the ingredient analysis section, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehemp seed oil isn’t even an active ingredient in this product.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAccording to the FDA, an active ingredient is the compound in the formulation that provides a biologic effect. In other words, definitionally, the active ingredient is what has the potential to provide pain relief, based on Hempvana’s own ingredient list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo if the active ingredient is the same in all three formulations, why would any consumer pay five times as much for Hempvana Double Platinum because it contains an inactive ingredient at a higher concentration?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have never come across a pain relief cream that markets itself based on inactive ingredients up until this point, and find the price differential and marketing to be highly confusing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf any consumer is considering Hempvana, we would recommend the Original version because we haven’t seen any evidence, nor does Hempvana publish any on their product page, that a higher concentration of hemp seed oil (which is not even an active ingredient) justifies such a higher cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere to Buy Hempvana for the Best Price\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHempvana is sold at a variety of online retailers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHere’s a cost breakdown for Hempvana Original at the time of publishing this article:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRite Aid: $19.99 (plus shipping)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWalmart: $19.88 (plus shipping)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBrand website: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e$19.99 (free shipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hempvana.com\/products\/hempvana-pain-relief-cream\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elink\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;\"\u003eAmazon: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e$19.99 (free shipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43SN2Zf\" rel=\"sponsored\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elink\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;\"\u003eHempvana is around 25% cheaper on Amazon and on the brand’s website than Walmart or Rite Aid when factoring in shipping fees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal Customers Review Hempvana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmazon is a better resource for honest customer reviews than a brand’s website in our opinion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHempvana has been reviewed over 4,000 times on Amazon, with an average review rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe top positive review from a verified purchaser is written by a user named “KDH-987” who claims to have experienced pain relief:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“This cream worked. I’m not pain free — but the relief is very noticeable (vs prescription creams).”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe top negative review from a verified purchaser comes from a user named “Kindle Customer” who claims the product was not effective for arthritis pain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“I have arthritis in my thumb, tendonitis in my wrist, torn rotator cuff 4 years ago and low back pain from an injury. Used twice a day on all these areas and did not get the slightest relief from any pain.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe manufacturer of Hempvana, a company called Telebrands, has unfavorable reviews on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/nj\/fairfield\/profile\/product-development-and-marketing\/telebrands-0221-19000531\/customer-reviews\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewebsite\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;\"\u003eThe average customer review rating on that site is 1.05 out of 5 stars, and the brand fails to respond to the majority of negative customer reviews, including this one from a user named “Terisa R” who claims to be unable to receive a refund:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“I would give negative stars if I could...This company is HORRIBLE!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eI have been trying to return a Hempvana brace and cancel an order of vitamins, that I didnt even order, for 5 months with no results. They continue to charge me every month for a product I do not want.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Every time I call I am told to call another number that no one EVER answers.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe do not recommend using dietary supplements to treat any specific medical condition related to pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePros and Cons of Hempvana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHere are the pros and cons of Hempvana in our opinion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePros:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMay be effective for pain relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eActive ingredient is clinically studied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOriginal formulation is affordable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBrand website offers free shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMostly positive Amazon reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCons:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe can’t find any evidence that topical hemp oil relieves pain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBrand charges 5x as much for formulation with more hemp oil, even though this is an inactive ingredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNegative BBB reviews for manufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContains a synthetic dye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContains a synthetic preservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHempvana’s marketing centers on the fact that hemp oil is included in the pain relief creams, but we can’t find any clinical evidence that hemp oil relieves pain when applied to the skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe can’t even find any studies testing the effects of topical hemp oil on pain, and the brand doesn’t cite any on their product page, which makes the value proposition of this product confusing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHempvana may be effective for pain relief given that its active ingredient (which isn’t hemp) was shown in two clinical trials to relieve pain, but it was shown in another clinical trial to have no effect on pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHempvana charges 5x as much for a cream with more hemp oil in it than the Original formulation, even though hemp oil is an inactive ingredient in the formulation which suggests by definition that it will not have any biologic effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Original Hempvana product is reasonably priced, and the brand’s website and Amazon sell this product for the best price. For consumers intent on purchasing from Hempvana, this is the product we’d recommend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmazon reviews for Hempvana are relatively favorable, but BBB reviews for the product’s manufacturer are highly unfavorable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":49281925193,"author":"Calloway Cook","user_id":26601750601,"published_at":"2023-06-10T15:22:56-04:00","updated_at":"2023-09-08T15:48:51-04:00","summary_html":"We analyze the ingredients in Hempvana based on medical studies to give our take on whether the cream is likely to relieve pain or if it's a waste of money. We explain why we think the \"Double Platinum\" version of Hempvana is marketed questionably.","template_suffix":"","handle":"hempvana-review","tags":"_related:pain-relief"}

Hempvana Review: Does Hemp Relieve Pain?

Hempvana Review: Does Hemp Relieve Pain?


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Disclaimer: None of the information in this article constitutes medical advice. All statements are merely the opinion of the writer(s). We recommend that patients follow their doctor’s guidance in regard to pain relief.

Hempvana is a pain relief cream that contains hemp seed oil. The brand claims that their product line “helps you find fast relief from the aches and pains that keep you from doing the things you love.”

But does Hempvana contain ingredients shown in medical studies to reduce pain, or is this just a marketing claim? Does hemp seed oil actually relieve pain when applied to the skin? Does Hempvana contain any questionable additive ingredients? And how do real users rate and describe the effects of this product?

In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we analyze the ingredients in Hempvana based on medical studies to give our take on whether the cream is likely to relieve pain or if it’s a waste of money.

We’ll also share some concerns we have about the increased-strength versions, provide a cost comparison to feature the retailer that sells Hempvana for the best price, and feature real Hempvana customer reviews.

Ingredient Analysis

Hempvana Original ingredients

The ingredients in Hempvana Original are shown above.

Trolamine salicylate at a concentration of 10% is the active ingredient, and this compound has been studied in clinical trials for its effects on pain.

A clinical trial published in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology found that trolamine salicylate at the same concentration as in Hempvana significantly reduced pain and stiffness in patients with arthritis.

However, a 1982 clinical trial on this drug ingredient at the same 10% concentration reported no pain-relieving effects.

A 1989 clinical trial found that trolamine salicylate reduced muscular soreness after weight training, but the study reports two different concentrations of the ingredient (10% and 70%) which seems like an error, so we’re unsure what to make of this study.

Hemp seed oil is the inactive ingredient that Hempvana bases much of their marketing (and name) on, but we cannot find any medical evidence that topical hemp seed oil relieves pain, nor does the brand cite any on their product page.

There are two inactive ingredients in this cream that may be questionable from a health perspective.

Green 5 is a synthetic dye, and as we discussed in our article on Ouai Detox Shampoo, artificial dyes in cosmetics are clinically shown to be absorbed through the skin and may be harmful to human health.

Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that was shown in a 2020 clinical trial to be toxic to human cells.

Overall, we consider Hempvana somewhat likely to be effective for pain relief given its active drug ingredient, but the clinical results on this ingredient are somewhat inconclusive based on the studies that we could identify.

We do not currently recommend this product due to the inclusion of a green dye and a synthetic preservative.

But how do real users rate and describe its effects? We’ll share some reviews in the next section.

Real Users Review Hempvana

A YouTube creator named “TV Stuff Reviews” has a negative review of Hempvana pain relief cream:

A TikTok creator named “Ghostly Concerns Paranornal” has a more positive review of the cream:

@ghostlyconcernsparanorml ♬ original sound - Ghostly Concerns Paranormal

 

Our Issue With “Platinum” Hempvana

Hempvana hemp concentrations by product

Hempvana’s pain relief cream is sold in three versions: Original, Platinum and Double Platinum.

The Platinum version contains the same active ingredient, at the exact same concentration, as the original version. The “Double Platinum” version doesn’t even have an ingredient list on the brand’s website at the time of publishing this article.

The marketing difference between these versions is that Platinum has 4x the hemp seed oil as the Original version, and Double Platinum has 8x the hemp seed oil, but as we reviewed in the ingredient analysis section, hemp seed oil isn’t even an active ingredient in this product.

According to the FDA, an active ingredient is the compound in the formulation that provides a biologic effect. In other words, definitionally, the active ingredient is what has the potential to provide pain relief, based on Hempvana’s own ingredient list.

So if the active ingredient is the same in all three formulations, why would any consumer pay five times as much for Hempvana Double Platinum because it contains an inactive ingredient at a higher concentration?

We have never come across a pain relief cream that markets itself based on inactive ingredients up until this point, and find the price differential and marketing to be highly confusing.

If any consumer is considering Hempvana, we would recommend the Original version because we haven’t seen any evidence, nor does Hempvana publish any on their product page, that a higher concentration of hemp seed oil (which is not even an active ingredient) justifies such a higher cost.

Where to Buy Hempvana for the Best Price

Hempvana is sold at a variety of online retailers.

Here’s a cost breakdown for Hempvana Original at the time of publishing this article:

Rite Aid: $19.99 (plus shipping)

Walmart: $19.88 (plus shipping)

Brand website: $19.99 (free shippinglink)

Amazon: $19.99 (free shippinglink)

Hempvana is around 25% cheaper on Amazon and on the brand’s website than Walmart or Rite Aid when factoring in shipping fees.

Real Customers Review Hempvana

Amazon is a better resource for honest customer reviews than a brand’s website in our opinion.

Hempvana has been reviewed over 4,000 times on Amazon, with an average review rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

The top positive review from a verified purchaser is written by a user named “KDH-987” who claims to have experienced pain relief:

“This cream worked. I’m not pain free — but the relief is very noticeable (vs prescription creams).”

The top negative review from a verified purchaser comes from a user named “Kindle Customer” who claims the product was not effective for arthritis pain:

“I have arthritis in my thumb, tendonitis in my wrist, torn rotator cuff 4 years ago and low back pain from an injury. Used twice a day on all these areas and did not get the slightest relief from any pain.”

The manufacturer of Hempvana, a company called Telebrands, has unfavorable reviews on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website.

The average customer review rating on that site is 1.05 out of 5 stars, and the brand fails to respond to the majority of negative customer reviews, including this one from a user named “Terisa R” who claims to be unable to receive a refund:

“I would give negative stars if I could...This company is HORRIBLE!! I have been trying to return a Hempvana brace and cancel an order of vitamins, that I didnt even order, for 5 months with no results. They continue to charge me every month for a product I do not want. Every time I call I am told to call another number that no one EVER answers.”

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.

Pros and Cons of Hempvana

Here are the pros and cons of Hempvana in our opinion:

Pros:

  • May be effective for pain relief
  • Active ingredient is clinically studied
  • Original formulation is affordable
  • Brand website offers free shipping
  • Mostly positive Amazon reviews

Cons:

  • We can’t find any evidence that topical hemp oil relieves pain
  • Brand charges 5x as much for formulation with more hemp oil, even though this is an inactive ingredient
  • Negative BBB reviews for manufacturer
  • Contains a synthetic dye
  • Contains a synthetic preservative
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Conclusion

Hempvana’s marketing centers on the fact that hemp oil is included in the pain relief creams, but we can’t find any clinical evidence that hemp oil relieves pain when applied to the skin. 

We can’t even find any studies testing the effects of topical hemp oil on pain, and the brand doesn’t cite any on their product page, which makes the value proposition of this product confusing.

Hempvana may be effective for pain relief given that its active ingredient (which isn’t hemp) was shown in two clinical trials to relieve pain, but it was shown in another clinical trial to have no effect on pain.

Hempvana charges 5x as much for a cream with more hemp oil in it than the Original formulation, even though hemp oil is an inactive ingredient in the formulation which suggests by definition that it will not have any biologic effect.

The Original Hempvana product is reasonably priced, and the brand’s website and Amazon sell this product for the best price. For consumers intent on purchasing from Hempvana, this is the product we’d recommend.

Amazon reviews for Hempvana are relatively favorable, but BBB reviews for the product’s manufacturer are highly unfavorable.




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