Hemp products are everywhere… and becoming available in an increasing variety of form factors. With so many options exploding onto the market, as a consumer it can be hard to figure out how to shop for Hemp.
If you’re like me, you may strongly consider buying based on a ratio of price per volume. When I’m at the grocery and I’m choosing between two brands of a product, you better believe I’m picking the one that gives me more of what I want for a cheaper price. Generally, this strategy makes sense.
When shopping for Hemp though, it doesn’t always work like that. And the reason is something called “bioavailability.”
What is Bioavailability?
While bioavailability may seem like a complex scientific term, it’s actually quite simple. Bioavailability is the amount of a substance that actually enters your blood stream in order to activate its effect.
Basically, it determines how much of the product gets used for its intended purpose, and how much of it simply ends up as waste within your body.
You can likely already see where this is going. When applied to Hemp products, the bioavailability of a product becomes a critical distinction.
Why does bioavailability matter when shopping for Hemp?
Not all Hemp products come with the same levels of bioavailability. In fact, different products and form factors vary widely when it comes to how much of a product enters the bloodstream.
That 10-milligram tincture dose that you take before bed? There’s a good chance that only 3-4 milligrams of that Hemp actually enter your blood stream and take effect.
The Hemp distillate or isolate that you purchased? The results are looking even worse, with roughly 1 out of every 10 milligrams absorbed into the blood stream and utilized by your body.
On the other hand, water-soluble Hemp, often in the form of powders like our collection of Hemp STIKs, have a bioavailability rate of 65%, meaning that 6.5 out of every 10 milligrams of Hemp are absorbed into your bloodstream and activated.
This gives you one of the most efficient delivery systems on the market and the best bang for your buck.
If you are rethinking your purchasing habits right now, I don’t blame you. Bioavailability is crucial to keep in mind when shopping for Hemp products if you are actually looking to achieve the effects that you pay for.
Keep bioavailability in mind the next time you’re shopping for Hemp - and you will be bound for a better experience that truly utilizes the power of the product.
