CBD gummy bears on sale for over 40% off

First, it was avocados. Then it was matcha. Now, the latest magical elixir to permeate the wellness industry is cannabidiol, also known as CBD.

Derived from industrial hemp, CBD is a nonpsychoactive compound (read: it will not make you high) that many people have found to yield all sorts of medicinal benefits like pain relief, easing anxiety, alleviating insomnia, and a whole lot more. (Actual medical studies have not quite caught up to support these claims though — so for now, any benefits are just anecdotal.)

Unlike its cousin THC, CBD will not make your neurotransmitters go ballistic. It actually does the opposite — it abates your stress and helps you calm down. That's why it's become the wellness circuit's hottest commodity, making its way into a bevy of products, including bath salts, coffee, tinctures, oil, lotions, and *drum roll* gummy bears. Read more...

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