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From yoga retreats and guided meditations to healthy nutrition subscription boxes and sleep apps, modern consumers have a growing demand for products and services that address overall wellness. While there are various ways to improve wellness, whether physical, mental, or social, there is a rising trend among consumers switching from sweet treats and salty snacks to edible wellness products. These edibles can include everything from adaptogenic snacks to low-dose cannabis edibles, which are marketed as products that may help manage stress, improve your sleep, and support your overall mental health.
Edible Wellness Products
With consumers' demand for edible wellness products growing, businesses are now moving beyond traditional sweets and offering edible products designed to support health or provide mood-related benefits. Some of these edibles include ingredients like ashwagandha, magnesium, CBD, and low-dose THC.
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A convenient option that is trending upwards in the market is weed gummies, which are cannabis products that are combined with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. For consumers who seek the benefits that can come along with marijuana but seek easier usage, weed gummies are a more discreet option that offer more convenience and the potential for more precise dosage. Some cannabis companies are also combining a lesser-known cannabinoid, CBN, with ingredients like melatonin.
Rising in Popularity
With the legal landscape of cannabis shifting within recent years, weed gummies are surpassing smokable marijuana flower in popularity. While consumers enjoy the convenience, portability, and resemblance to sweet treats, weed gummies also offer potential health benefits, contributing to their increasing consumer demand.
Beyond the obvious benefit of weed gummies, which is its ability to bypass the lungs due to the way it is ingested, these edible products are digested through your liver, allowing for a longer-lasting experience with extended relief. Additionally, weed gummies are often pre-dosed, meaning it has a more precisely measured dose of THC or CBD. The measured dosage allows users to intake more accurately to reach their desired results, leading to more predictable user experiences. Consumers' ability to more easily control edible products also means that they can incorporate functional ingredients into daily routines, providing a discreet experience for adult users in regions where recreational cannabis use is legally permitted.
The modern consumer isn't just seeking products that address various facets of their overall wellness. Still, there is also a rise in demand for products that include natural ingredients and plant-derived compounds. While seeking out weed gummies free of artificial flavors and colors, companies rising to meet consumer trends are leaning toward cleaner labels and botanical-based wellness edibles. Additionally, these trends are driving innovation in the cannabis market, which is leading to modern weed gummies now being offered in a variety of tasty flavors that mask the cannabis taste. Users can also choose products that come with different combinations of ingredients, like Hello Batch's original, hybrid, and uplift THC gummies that include various quantities of THC and CBD.
Be Aware of Laws in Your Location
All users need to be aware of cannabis laws in their locations, as accessibility and legality vary geographically. The varying laws also impact the types of edible products available to consumers in specific areas. While federal law still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I drug, state laws differ. Among states, cities can even have different cannabis laws that they enforce, which has created a complex cannabis landscape that makes it important for users to be mindful of where they are and what is legal in that area.
Despite cannabis laws around the country varying, edible products are still rising in popularity and have become one go-to choice for users who seek convenience and a personalized, therapeutic option that contributes to their overall wellness.
Information provided is for educational and informational purposes only by the contributor and does not supersede any medical advice given by a physician. Cannabis is still considered a schedule 1 controlled substance and is illegal under federal law. Adults who consume cannabis must keep cannabis products away from animals and out of reach of children. Note that the intoxicating effects of cannabis can sometimes be delayed, so do not operate a vehicle or machinery after consumption. Use of cannabis during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may be harmful. By purchasing cannabis from a dispensary, you are assuming the risk of any damage or loss that occurs during its use. The reader is responsible for complying with local laws. 0 Comments