CBD category
Broad-Spectrum CBD: What It Is and What to Check
Broad-spectrum CBD is an extract made to keep cannabinoids other than CBD while leaving THC out. The term has no federal definition, so the batch lab report, not the label, shows how well a product delivers on it.
What to check before you buy
- That the product is broad spectrum on its own page, not only in a category name.
- The batch COA: total THC, delta-9 THC, THCA, and the detection and quantitation limits, not only "ND."
- The amount of CBD per container and per serving, compared with the lab potency result.
- The shipping list for that exact product and size, which can differ from other products.
- Other active ingredients such as melatonin, which change what the product is.
Read the full comparison in Broad-Spectrum vs. Full-Spectrum CBD.
Health and legal information: This page is educational and is not medical or legal advice. The FDA has not approved CBD products other than the prescription drug Epidiolex, and it says CBD cannot be sold as a dietary supplement or added to food in interstate commerce. Statements by manufacturers have not been evaluated by the FDA. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist before using CBD, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are subject to drug testing. Shipping restrictions vary by product and destination, and laws are changing.
Reviewed broad-spectrum products
No CBD products have cleared our review yet, so none are listed. A product appears here only after a person has reviewed its batch lab report, its federal and FDA position, and its shipping restrictions. Read the guides below while that review continues.
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Shipping: Restrictions vary by product and destination. NuLeaf Naturals sets the list of states it ships each product to, and its checkout controls. Check the product page and your state's rules before you order.
Frequently asked questions
What does broad-spectrum CBD mean?
It is a marketing term for an extract that keeps cannabinoids other than CBD but is made to leave out THC. There is no federal definition. Read the full comparison.
Does broad spectrum mean zero THC?
Not necessarily. A lab result of non-detect means THC was below the method's detection limit. The limit matters. See how to read a report.