CBG Supplements: What to Look for When Choosing One

CBG supplements are hemp-based products that contain a labeled amount of cannabigerol (CBG), a minor hemp cannabinoid that is not classified as intoxicating. Seven checks help you compare any CBG supplement: the batch Certificate of Analysis, the milligrams of CBG, the extract type, the ingredients, the extraction method, the format and the label wording. This guide explains each check, compares CBG capsules with CBG oil, and lists the NuLeaf Naturals CBG products that are available.

Key Takeaways

• A CBG supplement is a hemp-based product with a stated amount of cannabigerol, most often sold as an oil, capsules or gummies.
• Seven checks separate a clear label from a vague one: batch COA, milligrams of CBG, extract type, ingredients, extraction method, format and label wording.
• The extract type on the label sets how much THC a CBG product contains, so read it before you buy.
• NuLeaf Naturals offers Full Spectrum CBG Oil at 60mg/mL and Full Spectrum CBG Capsules at 15mg of CBG per softgel.
• Every NuLeaf Naturals CBG batch is third-party lab tested, and a COA is available for every batch.

What Are CBG Supplements?

CBG supplements are hemp-based products that deliver a labeled amount of cannabigerol (CBG), a minor cannabinoid. They are sold as oils, capsules and gummies, and some brands also sell CBG powder. CBG is not classified as intoxicating, and hemp-derived products are made to stay at 0.3% THC or less by dry weight.

CBG is called the "mother cannabinoid" because its acid form, CBGA, is the starting compound that plant enzymes turn into other cannabinoids. A mature hemp plant holds only about 1% CBG or less, so CBG counts as a minor cannabinoid. The guide to what CBG is covers the compound in depth, and the guide to minor cannabinoids explained covers the wider group. With the compound defined, the next step is knowing what to check on a label.

What Should You Look for in a CBG Supplement?

Look for seven things on the label and the lab report: a batch COA, milligrams of CBG, extract type, ingredients, extraction method, format and clear label wording. Each check takes a minute and applies to any brand.

1. Check the batch COA. A Certificate of Analysis is the lab report for one production batch. It lists cannabinoid potency, THC content and contaminant results, and its batch number matches the number on your container.
2. Confirm the milligrams of CBG. Read the CBG amount per serving and per container. A label that shows only a total hemp extract amount does not tell you how much CBG the product holds. Confirm that the label says CBG and not only CBGA, because CBGA is the raw acid form and heat converts it to CBG.
3. Match the extract type to your goals. The type on the label sets how much THC the product contains, and the extract type section below explains each one.
4. Read the ingredient list. A short list is easier to judge. NuLeaf Naturals CBG Oil, for example, has two ingredients: Full Spectrum Hemp Extract and Organic Virgin Hemp Seed Oil.
5. Ask how the extract is made. CO2 extraction uses carbon dioxide instead of chemical solvents, and the residual solvent result on the COA shows what remains. NuLeaf Naturals uses CO2 extraction, and the guide to hybrid CO2 extraction explains the process.
6. Choose a format you will use. Oil, capsules and gummies suit different routines, and the format section below compares them.
7. Compare the label wording. Look for plain, factual wording and no promise of a specific result. A claim is only as reliable as the evidence behind it, so be cautious with any page that names a medical condition.

The first check, the COA, is the one that confirms the other six, so it gets its own walk-through.

How Do You Read a CBG Certificate of Analysis?

Read a CBG COA in four steps: match the batch number, compare the CBG result with the label, check the THC result and review the contaminant panels.

1. Match the batch number on the report to the number printed on your container.
2. Compare the CBG result on the report with the milligrams of CBG on the label.
3. Check the THC result against the extract type on the label.
4. Review the contaminant panels, which commonly cover pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents and microbes.

NuLeaf Naturals sends every batch to a third-party lab, a COA is available for every batch, and the batch number is printed on the packaging. The guide to reading a Certificate of Analysis (COA) explains each line of a report. Once the report checks out, the next choice is the format.

CBG Capsules vs. CBG Oil: Which Format Fits?

CBG capsules give a pre-measured serving, and CBG oil gives an adjustable serving that can be held under the tongue. The choice between cbg oil vs capsules comes down to serving control and routine. The table compares CBG oil, CBG capsules and CBG gummies across six attributes.

The milligrams of CBG in each serving, not the format, set how much CBG you take, so compare milligrams across formats. Choose CBG capsules if you want a pre-measured serving with no taste or aroma. Choose CBG oil if you want to adjust your serving drop by drop. The guide to CBG oil covers oil in detail. Format is one half of the label, and the extract type is the other.

Which Extract Type Fits: Full Spectrum, Broad Spectrum or Isolate?

CBG supplements come in three extract types, and the type sets the THC content: full spectrum contains trace THC, while broad spectrum and isolate are made without it. However, it is not guaranteed that you will pass a drug test after consuming this product.

• Full spectrum: CBG with other naturally occurring hemp cannabinoids and terpenes, including trace THC at 0.3% or less by dry weight.
• Broad spectrum: CBG with other cannabinoids and terpenes, made without THC.
• Isolate: CBG alone, purified from other plant compounds and made without THC.

Full spectrum extracts keep several compounds together, a combination often called the entourage effect. The comparison of full spectrum vs. broad spectrum explains each type. If you are drug tested, read the extract type first. However, it is not guaranteed that you will pass a drug test after consuming this product.

How Do You Compare the Best CBG Products?

The best CBG products for you are the ones that pass the seven checks and fit your routine, so compare them by cost per milligram and by servings per container. Bottle size alone hides the real difference. Three steps make the comparison fair:

1. Read the total milligrams of CBG in the container.
2. Divide the price by the total milligrams to get the cost per milligram. A bottle that costs twice as much but holds twice the milligrams has the same cost per milligram.
3. Divide the total milligrams by the milligrams in one serving to get the servings per container.

Capsule strengths on the market commonly run from 15mg to 30mg of CBG per softgel, so one capsule from one brand and one capsule from another can differ by a factor of two. Oil labels use two numbers, the total milligrams in the bottle and the milligrams per milliliter, and a 30mL bottle labeled 1800mg holds 60mg per milliliter. With the method in hand, the next section applies it to the NuLeaf Naturals range.

CBG for Sale: Which NuLeaf Naturals CBG Products Are Available?

NuLeaf Naturals offers CBG as a full spectrum oil and as full spectrum capsules, and it also makes a broad spectrum oil that pairs CBG with CBD.

• Full Spectrum CBG Oil: 60mg/mL in a 15mL bottle (900mg CBG, 30 servings) or a 30mL bottle (1800mg CBG, 60 servings). Ingredients are Full Spectrum Hemp Extract and Organic Virgin Hemp Seed Oil. The suggested serving is 10 drops (30mg) daily or as needed.
• Full Spectrum CBG Capsules: 15mg of CBG per softgel, in 60 count (900mg CBG, 30 servings) or 120 count (1800mg CBG, 60 servings). The softgel shell is plant-based and made with cassava root extract, purified water and vegetable glycerin. The suggested serving is 2 softgels (30mg) daily or as needed.
• Clarity Broad Spectrum Oil: 1500mg in a 30mL bottle, made with USDA Organic Broad Spectrum CBD Distillate, USDA Organic Broad Spectrum CBG Distillate and Organic Hemp Seed Oil.
• Multicannabinoid products: CBD, CBG, CBN and CBC in one full spectrum formula, with the oil at 60mg/mL.

Each NuLeaf Naturals CBG product states its milligrams of CBG, its ingredients and its suggested serving on the label, so you can run the seven checks before you buy.

Every NuLeaf Naturals batch is third-party lab tested, and the products are made in a cGMP facility from USA grown hemp. The CBG packaging is child resistant and UVA/UVB protected. Full spectrum products contain trace THC. Clarity Broad Spectrum Oil is formulated to be THC-free. However, it is not guaranteed that you will pass a drug test after consuming this product. The guide on whether CBD shows up on drug tests covers the topic.

CBG supplements are not intended for children, or for anyone who is pregnant or nursing. Talk to your doctor before use if you take medication. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how a product affects you. Browse every NuLeaf Naturals CBG product in the CBG collection.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Available where permitted by law. Our hemp-derived products contain less than 0.3% Δ9-THC on a dry weight basis in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. State and local laws may vary. Please verify the laws for your region before purchase.