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CBD is an acronym for Cannabidiol (Can-a-bid-i-ol), a prominent naturally occurring class of molecules called cannabinoids found in the plant genus Cannabis Sativa L. CBD comprises up to 40% of the plant and is one of over 115 plus compounds found in cannabis. Of these compounds, CBD and THC are usually present in the highest concentrations, and are therefore the most recognized and studied. CBD is a non-psychoactive component of the plant that possesses a wide range of benefits and does not cause a high, unlike THC. Our bodies are made up of an endocannabinoid system and use cannabinoids to maintain healthy cells.

CBD oil is derived from cannabis plants that have high levels of cannabidiol (CBD) while having low levels of THC. At Challenge State, our CBD oils always have 0 THC. These extracts can then be used in paste form, or mixed with other oils such as hemp seed oil, to lower the viscosity of the extract. The cannabidiol (CBD) content of CBD oil varies tremendously, since the manufacturers use a varying assortment of cannabis plants and preparation techniques. We produce CBD oil with a high concentration of CBD and containing no THC.

How much CBD should I take?

There's no exact answer to how much CBD you should take as everyone’s body type is different, but we typically find on average 10 to 20mg of CBD taken 1 or 2 times a day is usually the sweet spot for most people. The general recommendation for dosing, is to start low – gradually working up the dosage higher until you have a desired result. Although you could find you need less or more then 10 to 20mg depending on factors such as your body type, weight, health condition and the reasons your taking CBD.

How do I take CBD oil?

For best results simply place your desired amount of CBD under your tongue and hold for 1 to 2 minutes before swallowing. With one full 1ml glass pipette of CBD oil, a 250mg bottle would be around 8.33 mg of CBD, 500mg bottle is around 16.66mg and 1000mg bottle is around 33.33 mg. You can calculate roughly the right amount of CBD using the measurements on the pipette glass.

When should I Take CBD Oil?

For help with improved sleep quality the general advice is to take a higher dosage of CBD an hour or two before bed, for a reminder we usually leave our CBD oil on the side of the bathroom sink where we brush our teeth. For help with other things such as anxiety, pain relief or anything else, take CBD as and when needed. Feel free to experiment at different times of the day and the amount of CBD you take to see what suits you best.

How Long Until I Should See Results from CBD?

For some people, results are immediate. For others it may take one week to a month to notice anything. So it’s important to be patient when starting to take CBD. A lot of people give up too soon, or don’t do enough experimenting to figure out what dose is appropriate for them.

If a person has been taking CBD for an extended period of time and not getting the results they are looking for, chances are it is possible that they are not taking a high enough dose.

We produce CBD oil that is sold as a dietary supplement, so we're not making any medical claims. However we do encourage you to research this topic yourself, as there are trustworthy websites where you'll find studies on the effects and benefits of cannabidiol in various conditions. We may refer to such studies here, but only to inform you about them. Our CBD products are not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease although it is quite possible those suffering from any one or more of a variety of ailments could see benefit from taking CBD.

No. CBD will not get you high. Unlike THC, the dominant marijuana compound that does cause a high. CBD does not contain the same psychoactive properties. For you, this means safe and secure use of CBD and you’re able to harness its benefits while being in complete control.

If you consume a high-quality CBD product with 0 THC you should not test positive for cannabis on a drug test. However, some low quality CBD products may contain more traces of THC in their products, in which case means there’s always a possibility of failing a drug test. To not fail a drugs test, make sure you consume a CBD product with absolutely 0 THC. All Challenge State products contain zero traces of THC and psychoactive compounds that could be detected in a drugs test.

For those who have regular and strict drug tests work or sports competitions, we recommend you ask any supplier of CBD to provide third party lab test results, just to be sure their products are safe. Any legitimate and honest CBD supplier will definitely have third party lab results and should be happy to show you them!

CBD is completely legal in the UK as long as the product contains less than 0.2% THC. In the USA CBD is legal across all states, as long as products have less than 0.3% THC. In the EU and the rest of the world it varies country to country, so depending on where you live, make sure you do your own research to see if its legal or not. If travelling to a different country by air check with your travel agent or airline. 

CBD as a whole has a favourable safe and beneficial profile. Most users report no negative side effects when taking CBD. However, it is good to know the possible side effects when starting with a new supplement. Depending on your body type CBD could potentially react negatively with your body and have opposite effects to what CBD is known to help. For example, you could experience worse sleep quality, increased negative emotions and anxiety etc.

Some of the other reported side effects of CBD could include an increased heart rate, weird dreams, dryer mouth, low blood pressure, light headedness, drowsiness, fatigue, appetite and diarrhoea

But fear not because once you stop taking CBD the effects usually disappear within 24hrs and completely out of your system within 3 to 5 days.

THC affects the brain by binding to naturally-occurring CB-1 receptors in the central nervous system, THC is the one responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana. CBD is a differently-shaped molecule that binds to CB-2 receptors in cell and body tissues outside the central nervous system, CBD is antagonistic to the marijuana high.

Most CBD products are taken orally via oil drops which are placed under the tongue and held for 60 seconds before swallowing. Other oral products such as vaping, edibles and CBD drinks are also effective. Topical balms, creams and ointments are another way to target specific areas of the 

As always, you should consult with your doctor prior to taking any new supplements or medications to ensure there are no conflicts in their effects on your system.

CBD may interact with certain drugs. For example, when used to treat epilepsy, the dosage of other drugs may need to be changed for optimal results. If you are currently taking any medication you aren’t sure about, you can consult with your Doctor before consuming CBD.

More research is needed on how CBD might interfere with medications, whether positively (by increasing efficacy) or negatively (reducing efficacy or increasing side effects).

They are the same plant. Cannabis is the correct scientific term. Challenge State products are made from industrial hemp and contain no THC.

They are also naturally occurring fats in omega 6 and 3, terpenes and flavonoids.

All Challenge State products are third party tested under strict laboratory conditions using HPLC analysis (high performance liquid chromatograpghy)

CBD is completely legal in the UK as long as the product contains less than 0.2% THC. In the USA CBD is legal across all states, as long as products have less than 0.3% THC. In the EU and the rest of the world it varies country to country, so depending on where you live, make sure you do your own research to see if its legal or not. If travelling to a different country by air check with your travel agent or airline. To find out if you, country allows CBD check the link in the description below.

Hemp is generally considered safe, so there shouldn't be any significant side effects of CBD, but we can't rule them out as it really depends on how your body tolerates and adapts to these dietary supplements.

Depending on your body type CBD could potentially react negatively with your body and have opposite effects to what CBD is known to help. For example, you could experience worse sleep quality, increased negative emotions and anxiety etc. But don’t fear because once you stop taking CBD the effects usually disappear within 24hrs and completely out of your system within 3 to 5 days.

We recommend to consult your physician before using any dietary supplement, including our CBD oil.

Some of the other reported side effects of CBD include an increased heart rate, weird dreams, dry mouth, low blood pressure, light headedness, and drowsiness.

Technically, cannabinoids from marijuana and cannabinoids from hemp are the same, meaning that they have the same properties. However, as previously explained in this FAQ, hemp contains very little to no THC. Perhaps just 10ths of one percent. Marijuana on the other hand is very high in THC (usually between 10% and 25%) and makes you high. This is why you should opt for hemp CBD oil if you intend to use it as a food supplement. If you take THC with CBD, the effects of THC will be diminished as CBD attaches to the same receptors in the endocannabinoid system.

No. Amazon doesn’t allow CBD products to be sold on amazon, if you search CBD oil on Amazon and Ebay, only hemp oil will appear. Hemp Oil isn't the same as CBD and doesn't have the same beneficial properties. Always check the ingredients and lab test before purchasing CBD products online.

This one is complicated because it depends on what you’re using CBD for and also on how strong the product is. Most people consume between 10-50 mg of CBD per day total. In general, you’ll want to start your doses out small, and move up from there. The majority of frequent (daily) CBD users find that a dose between 10 and 20 mg (administered once or twice daily) is enough to provide effective relief from a variety of ailments.

Depending on the strength of the bottle and the daily dosage you intake, usually our oils on average last between 1 - 3 months.

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By working closely with the world’s leading brands of CBD supplements and state of the art laboratories, our customers are supplied with the finest, most premium CBD supplements available. Our range of products are continually developed in response to our customers feedback to ensure we keep up with the fast paced growth of the CBD industry.

We offer free delivery for all UK orders. We also offer very competitive delivery rates for international orders.

We always keep our products in stock so they are available for fast delivery, dispatched directly from our own distribution centre. Sometimes there are unforeseen circumstances that are out of our control, and occasionally some products may fall out of stock from time to time. However, we do everything we can to avoid this.

All our products are HPLC analysed by reputable testing centres to ensure they contain the amount of CBD they advertise to contain.

Shipping costs vary depending on your exact location and shipping option. We ship orders oversea by mail service.

After finishing processing your order, we will send it to the shipping company and it will be completely handled by them. After arriving to your country, it will be handled by your country's postal service. So please kindly contact your local post when it arrives at your country.

Items shipped from our fulfillment center within 1-2 business days from the time of purchase. Royal Mail standard shipping times then apply. Deliveries may take longer for international orders due to customs regulations within your country. Please contact us if your order hasn’t arrived within the expected lead time.

No - due to CBD being a high risk product PayPal doesn't accept payments for CBD products because of current US laws.

Yes. We ship from the UK to various countries around the world.

When your order is ready to ship, we will send it to the shipping company and they will completely handle it. Depends on each shipping company's policy or customs procedure, you might be charged extra fee for the final delivery or the import tax, probably due to your shipping address is in a remote area. In this case, please kindly pay them the required fee to receive your order.

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If you are not happy with your purchase and wish to return an item, please contact us within

60 days from receiving your order.

Please provide your order number as well as the reason for your return. Our customer

service team will review the return request and will send further instructions if the return is

approved.

Only items purchased directly from Challenge State will be accepted. For products purchased

from authorised retailers, please get in touch with them directly for returns.

Returned items must be in original packaging, including any accessories, manuals, and

documentation.

Returned items must be unused, in the same condition that we sent it to you, and in their

original packaging. Stains, folded cards, broken seals/ plastic foiling broken will not be

accepted. If the condition of the product shipped back to us is not in acceptable condition

we reserve the right to not refund or exchange. Products that have been personalised

cannot be refunded or exchanged.

Non-returnable items include items purchased through retailers, incorrect products

purchased, and damaged products through customer mishandling.

Returns made without receipt may be refused. Challenge State reserves the right to deny any

return.

Did you receive a faulty unit, or the wrong product? Simply not satisfied with your

order?

Please contact our Customer Support team on our Contact Us Page to start the return process.

Please include the following information:

• Order number

• Proof of purchase

• Video or photo of the faulty product (if applicable)

• Complete delivery address

• Contact telephone number

In some cases, you may be required to include a video or photo of the defective product for

proof in order to refund or replace the product.

Processing returns may take up to 14 business days from the day we receive your return.

We will email you to confirm once your return has been processed.

For returned items, a full refund will be credited for defective products. For non-defective

items, refund excludes all shipping and handling fees.

All refunds will be credited to your original form of payment. If you paid by credit or debit

card, refunds will be sent to the card-issuing bank within 14 business days of receipt of the

returned item or cancellation request. Please contact the card-issuing bank with questions

about when the credit will be posted to your account.

If you haven't received a credit for your return yet, here's what to do:

Contact the bank/credit card company. It may take some time before the refund is posted to

your account.

Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to modify or cancel your order. Make sure to provide your order number and the modification you would like to make and we’ll confirm once the modification has been made. Please note that any orders that have already been packed or shipped cannot be modified or cancelled.