A Review of Green Gorilla CBD

Testing and certificates of analysis (COAs)

Green Gorilla values transparency. All CBD products come lab tested by independent third party labs with ISO/IEC accreditation.

Notably, product COAs remain available online — though some products have multiple batches and require the product’s specific batch number to view. Further, Green Gorilla CBD products contain QR codes for easy access to product details.

You can easily access the COAs. Just scroll down and click the Batch Results (COA) button underneath the product page and then click View Certificate of Analysis.

While many of the Green Gorilla CBD products have COAs available, some product COAs have expired or lack contaminant test results.

Hemp growth and processing

Green Gorilla says it was the first USDA-certified organic hemp CBD brand in the United States. While not all of its products or batches earn a USDA-certified organic sticker, all Green Gorilla CBD products come from certified organic ingredients.

Green Gorilla operates a 100% seed-to-sale process, which means that the company oversees every aspect of the process. Plus, all of its CBD products do not contain GMOs.

Green Gorilla grows its hemp in the United States and is certified organic by the USDA. It is not certified as compliant with the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs).

However, Green Gorilla’s website notes that its facilities remain CGMP-compliant — which means that the facilities comply with the FDA’s quality and control guidelines even though the brand does not have an official certification.

Green Gorilla offers several CBD products. Some products are very affordable, while others are a bit more expensive.

You can save through a number of offerings. First, check the website’s sale page, as Green Gorilla lists select CBD products at a reduced price. You can also save 15% off your first purchase when you subscribe to the newsletter.

You also can select the Sezzle payment option at checkout for a payment plan option. You pay 25% at checkout and the rest of the balance over a 6-week interest-free payment plan.

Save 20% off your CBD orders and get free shipping through the monthly subscription service. When you sign up for an account, you can also earn reward points.

Finally, you get free priority shipping on all CBD orders over $75.

Green Gorilla CBD products come in different types of doses, spectrums, and methods of delivery. Consider your needs when you choose any CBD product.

Those who want the full benefits of the entourage effect might choose a full-spectrum product. On the other hand, those who want pure CBD might select an isolate. Broad-spectrum CBD offers the benefits of other compounds of the cannabis plant without the effects of THC.

Green Gorilla’s CBD products range from oils and topicals to gummies and capsules. Consider your needs, as some products may be more effective than others.

For example, sublingual oils may start to work within 15 minutes, while edibles can take an hour or longer before you feel the effects.

When it comes to CBD consumption, always follow the golden rule — start with a small dose — like 30 milligrams (mg) per day — and moderately increase the dose — maybe add another 5 mg — over the course of a week.

When it comes to application or ingestion, check the product itself or product webpage for instructions.

For example, Green Gorilla suggests that you take the CBD oil sublingually (under the tongue) and let the oil sit for atleast 30 seconds before you swallow.

Green Gorilla was founded in 2013. Green Gorilla’s website claims that it was the first USDA-certified organic hemp CBD brand in the United States.

Green Gorilla is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Green Gorilla holds an excellent rating — 4.8 out of 5 stars — on Trustpilot from 254 reviews.

Green Gorilla has not received an FDA warning letter.

Overall, Green Gorilla CBD garners positive reviews.

For example, one customer describes the CBD CHILL Gorilla Gummies™ 600mg as a “great product. Always consistent.” Another user says that the customer service is “courteous and fast!”

Other customers express dissatisfaction with Green Gorilla products and services. One buyer says other brands of CBD “work better” and that Green Gorilla’s prices are “expensive.” Another customer says the CBD oil has a “terrible taste.”

Finally, one negative Trustpilot review describes the customer service as “very bad” and recommends “using a different company.”

Other than the occasional complaint, customers seem to support the Green Gorilla brand and enjoy its products. Our writer had several conversations on the phone with various Green Gorilla reps and found them to be helpful and friendly.

Green Gorilla CBD offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all products — except on products $10 and under — if you submit the request within 30 days of product delivery. You must pay for the cost of return shipping.

While CBD is generally considered safe, there are potential side effects. A 2017 study found that the most common side effects of CBD include:

• fatigue
• diarrhea
• changes in appetite
• changes in weight

Some research shows that high-fat meals may increase the side effects of CBD.

CBD may also interact with certain medications, so talk to your doctor before you try any CBD products.

You should not take CBD when pregnant or nursing.

CBD remains a popular natural remedy in the health and wellness sector. Green Gorilla CBD provides a selection of CBD products that cater to users who want to try CBD made from organic materials. However, some of its products contain ingredients that are not recommended for ingestion, or make claims that are supported by limited evidence.

Remember, while CBD is generally considered safe, it is always best to talk to your doctor or healthcare professional before trying any CBD products.