CBDistillery Review: My 4 Favorite Products From The Popular CBD Company

This sleep formula features a 3:1 ratio of CBD to CBN—a metabolite of THC that does not have psychoactive effects but has been shown to enhance sleep in some early research. It seems to work by interacting with the endocannabinoid system's cannabinoid receptors 1 (CB1) and 2 (CB2) to induce a state of calm. And on the nights I took a dropper of the tincture right before bed, I did see a noticeable difference in my sleep quality. While it didn't help me fall asleep any faster, I woke up less during the night. I also appreciated that the blend was an easy-to-take tincture instead of a sugary gummy that would have probably just kept me up for longer.*

The Sleep Synergy tincture also comes in an extra-strength blend, which has 300 mg of CBN and 900 mg of CBD (i.e., 10 mg CBN and 30 mg CBD per 1 ml tincture serving) for those who could use some extra sleep support. As mindbodygreen's vice president of scientific affairs Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN, explains, "While CBD-dominant hemp oil at low to medium doses is going to primarily promote calm and relaxation via the balancing master thermostat known as our endocannabinoid system, high enough doses of hemp oil and CBD are known to tip the balance to sleep. That dosing is highly individual."*

Capsules make it easy to know exactly how much CBD you're getting in one sitting, and CBDistillery's Extra Strength ones are formulated with 30 mg CBD. (A moderate serving is typically in the 20 mg range.) I placed these on my desk so I could take one whenever I was having a busy day at work. They didn't have a noticeable impact on my mood right away. But I did find that after a few days of taking them, I was able to stay steadier in the face of obstacles that would typically have sent me into stress mode. Many reviewers have had a similar experience, noting that these work overtime to reduce stress and enhance relaxation. For this reason, I'd recommend purchasing the largest serving size option, which has 60 capsules. (This also will cut down on packaging waste; anything less will be a large plastic bottle for very few capsules.)*

The capsules also come in a broad-spectrum version (no THC) and blends that leverage other functional additives like mushrooms.

This CBD Relief Stick is the favorite CBDistillery product I've tried, and it's one I'll definitely be ordering again. I always keep a muscle comfort oil on my nightstand to apply to sore muscles on tough workout days. This version—an easy-apply balm that contains 500 mg CBD isolate per stick—is one of the best I've used. For starters, the mint smell is absolutely divine, and applying it doubled as a pre-bed aromatherapy moment. For a test after a hard shoulder circuit, I applied the balm to one arm and not the other before bed. The side that had the balm was noticeably less stiff and sore when I woke up the next morning. Success!*

The balm also comes in an extra-strength (1,000 mg CBD) version, but regular was plenty for me. My one gripe with this product is that its packaging is not as aesthetically pleasing (or environmentally friendly) as other oil I've tried in glass and amber bottles.

Try as I might, I really can't resist a gummy candy. While eating a sugar-laden treat is admittedly not the healthiest way to consume CBD, these at least only have a modest 2 grams of added sugar (from tapioca syrup and cane sugar) in each 30-mg CBD gummy. The topical taste is yummy; I get a slight coconut flavor. The vegan pectin gummies double as a sweet nighttime treat and a relaxing pre-bed ritual for me. I typically like taking them after dinner to help my body start to unwind before bed, though they are designed to be taken at any time. As far as candy goes, this one has my wellness editor approval.*