Verdict: Capsules

Capsules win for daily use. They give a set dose per pill. Gummies add sugar and flavor. Gummies can vary in dose from piece to piece. Pick capsules if you want control. Pick gummies if you need taste.

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Dose Accuracy

A CBD capsule holds a labeled amount. Common doses: 5 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg. A gummy holds a labeled amount too. But tests show gummies can differ from the label. One capsule equals one dose. One gummy equals one dose. But capsules are uniform. Gummies from the same batch can have 10% to 20% difference. That number comes from product tests.

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Ingredients

Gummies contain sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, or pectin. A 5 mg gummy can have 2 g of sugar. Capsules contain CBD oil and a shell. The shell is gelatin or cellulose. Capsules have no sugar. Capsules have no flavor.

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Cost and Storage

Capsules cost less per mg of CBD in many stores. Example: 30 capsules of 25 mg = 750 mg total. Price $60 = $0.08 per mg. Gummies: 30 gummies of 10 mg = 300 mg total. Price $40 = $0.13 per mg. Prices vary. Capsules last 2 years in a cool, dark place. Gummies last 1 year. Gummies melt at 80 F. Capsules do not melt.

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When to Choose Gummies

Gummies help if you dislike pills. Gummies help if you want a flavor. Gummies are easy to share. But keep gummies away from children. CBD can cause side effects: sleepiness, diarrhea, changes in appetite. The FDA has not approved CBD for most uses. Check your state law. Hemp CBD with less than 0.3% THC is legal at the federal level. Some states ban CBD. Talk to a doctor before use.