Q: Is industrial hemp the same as marijuana?
A: No. Even though hemp and marijuana are from the same Cannabis family, they are very different in terms of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content and psychoactive effect. By law, industrial hemp contains no more than 0.3% of THC, which makes it non-psychoactive.
Q: Is hemp legal in the United States?
A: Yes. In December 2018, President Trump and Congress signed the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill), which legalized the cultivation and sale of hemp at the federal level.
Q: Can I get high by consuming hemp food products?
A: No. Due to the low percentage of THC contained in hemp (< 0.3%), legally regulated hemp food products will not cause a psychoactive effect, such as getting high.
Q: Will hemp food products make me fail a workplace drug test for marijuana?
A: No. By purchasing hemp food products from a legal source who have their products tested for undetectable levels of THC (< 0.3%), hemp consumption will not cause you to fail a drug test. Read a relevant study here.
In Livity Foods, our signature hemp edible product lines are not only a great source for essential nutrients, but also safe to use and will not make you fail a drug test if consume properly.
Q: How can hemp be a healthy food source?
A: Hemp seeds provide a rich source of essential nutrients for humans, such as vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6). Hemp seeds also contain a high amount of easy-to-digest protein and fiber with no saturated fat or cholesterol. Hemp seeds also serve as a great source of essential nutrients for vegans or vegetarians.
Q: What are the benefits of consuming hemp food products?
A: Some studies suggest that hemp might be very beneficial to human bodies, such as improving brain and heart functions. As suggested in the Review of the neurological benefits of phytocannabinoids, hemp could potentially help some neurological conditions, such as neuropathic pain, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. The high content of Omega-3 and Omega-6 in hemp seeds are also vital for brain function and development throughout all stages of life.
Q: How I can ensure the hemp food products I purchase are legit and safe to use?
A: Look for third-party tested results and Certificate of Analysis (COA) when selecting hemp food products.
Q: Can I feed CBD-Infused products to my pets?
A: Yes. CBD-Infused products are claimed to have several benefits for pets, such as pain-relief, stress-relief, anti-inflammation, and antiemetic.
In Livity Foods, we extend our love to your furry friends with our EVERBARK product line. Learn more about CBD for Pets here.
Q: Why should I purchase my CBD-Infused products from Livity Foods?
A: The full-spectrum CBD used in our products contains the government-mandated of less than 0.3% THC. Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every batch of our product is available on the Lab Results page or through accessing the QR code on the package of our products.