{"title":"Gel Capsules","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"entourage-soft-gels","title":"Entourage (Booster) Soft Gels","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Naturals Entourage Booster Soft Gels deliver our microdose Booster formula — \u003cstrong\u003e2.5mg Δ9 + 21mg CBD + 5mg CBC\u003c\/strong\u003e per capsule, plus trace CBN and CBG — in a swallowable, no-taste capsule format. Same use cases as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/entourage-booster-tincture\"\u003eBooster Tincture\u003c\/a\u003e: layer with your existing Sleep \/ Stress \/ M+J formula for an added microdose entourage effect, or use solo as a gentle daily baseline. \u003cstrong\u003eContains gelatin\u003c\/strong\u003e — not plant-based. PhD-formulated by Dr. Yaakov Waksman, made in Utah from American-grown hemp, lab tested by UDAF and APRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to choose softgels over the tincture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame formula, different format. The choice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eTincture\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSoftgel\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOnset\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e15–30 min (sublingual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e45–90 min (digest first)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTaste\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTropical Orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDose flexibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrecise (half-dropper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFixed per capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePlant-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✓ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✗ Contains gelatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTravel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGlass dropper bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePill bottle (easier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStacking with vitamins\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSeparate step\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEasy — take with morning supplements\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose softgels\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want a precise daily dose with no taste, you stack the Booster with morning supplements, you travel and prefer a pill bottle to a glass dropper, or you simply prefer swallowable capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/entourage-booster-tincture\"\u003etincture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want fastest onset, you want dose flexibility (some days you want a half-dose), or you're plant-based \/ vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's the Booster for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the only product in our lineup designed to be taken \u003cstrong\u003ealongside\u003c\/strong\u003e another formula:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBooster + Sleep gummy\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds CBC and a touch more Δ9 to the CBN-driven sleep effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBooster + Stress softgel\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairs the broader cannabinoid profile with the higher CBD dose of the Stress line\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBooster + M+J Salve\u003c\/strong\u003e — internal entourage support stacked with topical recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr use it solo. 2.5mg Δ9 + 21mg CBD per capsule hits the everyday wellness spot without committing to a higher-dose product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolo daily baseline:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule, morning with food. Swallow with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStacked use:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule of Booster + your other formula at its normal time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake with breakfast or your morning supplements for more consistent absorption (cannabinoids are fat-soluble).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer capsule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5mg Δ9 THC\u003c\/strong\u003e (intentional microdose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e21mg CBD\u003c\/strong\u003e (cannabidiol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5mg CBC\u003c\/strong\u003e (cannabichromene)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrace CBN + CBG\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e28mg total full-spectrum hemp extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrganic MCT oil (from coconuts) — carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVegetable glycerin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePurified water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGelatin\u003c\/strong\u003e (capsule shell — animal-derived, not plant-based)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle contains 100 capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e — a ~3-month supply at one capsule per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch tested by \u003cstrong\u003eUDAF\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAPRC\u003c\/strong\u003e (Lehi, UT). Match batch numbers against the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/certificates-of-analysis\"\u003ecertificates of analysis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOn the gelatin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGelatin softgel shells preserve cannabinoid potency better than the plant-based alternatives currently on the market. If you need plant-based, use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/entourage-booster-tincture\"\u003eBooster Tincture\u003c\/a\u003e — identical formula, plant-based MCT carrier, no gelatin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gold Naturals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormulated by Dr. Yaakov Waksman\u003c\/strong\u003e, published cannabinoid researcher trained in the orbit of Dr. Raphael Mechoulam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes CBC\u003c\/strong\u003e — a minor cannabinoid we don't put in any other product\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2-extracted, made in Utah, UDAF + APRC lab tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ A note about November 12, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product contains 2.5mg Δ9 per capsule — total THC content per 100ct bottle is well over the upcoming federal \u003cstrong\u003e0.4mg total THC per container limit\u003c\/strong\u003e under Public Law 119-37 Section 781. After November 12, 2026 this product likely cannot ship nationwide in its current formulation. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hemp-law-change-2026\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull federal hemp law guide →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow are the Booster softgels different from the Booster tincture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame formula at each dose. Softgels are swallowable with no taste and slower onset (45–90 min); tincture is sublingual, faster onset (15–30 min), and plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take the Booster softgels with my morning vitamins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cannabinoids don't interact with most vitamins or minerals. Taking with food improves absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these capsules vegan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the shell contains gelatin. For a plant-based alternative, use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/entourage-booster-tincture\"\u003eBooster Tincture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the Booster softgels show up on a drug test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with regular use. 2.5mg Δ9 per capsule accumulates THC metabolites enough to trigger standard drug screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take more than one Booster capsule per day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but the Booster is designed as a daily microdose — the per-capsule dose is your serving. If you want a stronger effect, stack the Booster with a higher-dose Sleep\/Stress\/M+J product rather than taking multiple Booster capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a 100-capsule bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1 capsule per day, ~100 days (~3 months).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Naturals","offers":[{"title":"30 Capsule Jar","offer_id":42858756931783,"sku":"GC.FS.E.TO","price":47.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Pack","offer_id":42858756964551,"sku":"2PK.GC.FS.E","price":3.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/3156\/0135\/products\/Entourage-Soft-Gels.webp?v=1669859296"},{"product_id":"muscle-joint-soft-gels","title":"Muscle + Joint Soft Gels","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Naturals Muscle + Joint Soft Gels deliver our same recovery formula — \u003cstrong\u003eCBG + CBD + trace CBN\u003c\/strong\u003e — in a swallowable capsule format. Same cannabinoid profile as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/muscle-joint-tincture\"\u003eMuscle + Joint tincture\u003c\/a\u003e, no taste, no sublingual hold, perfect for stacking with morning supplements or for customers who simply prefer capsules. PhD-formulated by Dr. Yaakov Waksman, made in Utah from American-grown hemp, CO2-extracted, lab tested by UDAF and APRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to choose softgels over the tincture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eTincture\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSoftgel\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOnset\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e15–30 min (sublingual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e45–90 min (must digest)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTaste\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTropical Orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo taste\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDose flexibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrecise (half-dropper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFixed per capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePlant-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✓ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✗ Contains gelatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStacking with vitamins\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSeparate\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEasy — take with morning supplements\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose softgels when:\u003c\/strong\u003e you take supplements with breakfast and want CBG to join the stack, you dislike tincture taste, or you travel and want a simple pill bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/muscle-joint-tincture\"\u003etincture\u003c\/a\u003e when:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want fastest onset for acute soreness, you want dose flexibility, or you're plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePotency tiers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePotency\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e33mg CBD + 10mg CBG + 2mg CBN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFirst-time users, occasional soreness\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e50mg CBD + 17mg CBG + 4mg CBN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDaily anti-inflammatory baseline\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e67mg CBD + 25mg CBG + 6mg CBN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eChronic pain, post-marathon, experienced users\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCBG scales with potency. Medium and Heavy hit the \u003cstrong\u003e15–30mg CBG\/day\u003c\/strong\u003e range where research shows CBG produces measurable effects. Most over-the-counter CBG capsules dose at 5–10mg, well below this threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow CBG capsules work for chronic pain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCBG (cannabigerol)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the recovery cannabinoid backed by Cuttler 2024 research — distinct from CBD in its inflammation effects. The capsule format is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003echronic pain or chronic inflammation conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e where you take a daily dose as part of a long-term routine, the way someone might take a daily anti-inflammatory supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe key insight: CBG's effect on chronic inflammation \u003cstrong\u003ebuilds with consistent daily use over 1–2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, not as a one-shot intervention. The capsule format makes daily consistency easier than a tincture — you take it with your morning vitamins and forget about it for the rest of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eacute soreness\u003c\/strong\u003e (post-workout, after physical labor) the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/muscle-joint-tincture\"\u003etincture\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/muscle-joint-salve\"\u003esalve\u003c\/a\u003e is faster-acting. For \u003cstrong\u003echronic conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e (arthritis, daily joint pain, recurring back issues), the capsule's \"set and forget\" daily format wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Muscle + Joint Soft Gels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake \u003cstrong\u003e1 capsule per day, same time each day\u003c\/strong\u003e — morning works best, with breakfast. Swallow with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eGoal\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSuggested approach\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eTier\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePost-workout (athlete)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 capsule, 30 min post-workout\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLight or Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDaily anti-inflammatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 capsule, morning with food\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eChronic joint pain\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 capsule AM + 1 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMedium or Heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHeavy chronic use\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 capsule AM + 1 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombine with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/muscle-joint-salve\"\u003esalve\u003c\/a\u003e for specific hot spots — the salve works locally for the area you apply, the softgels work systemically for your whole body. Most chronic-pain customers use both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer capsule (all tiers):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull-spectrum hemp extract (CBD + CBG + CBN per the tier above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrganic MCT oil (from coconuts) — carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVegetable glycerin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePurified water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGelatin\u003c\/strong\u003e (capsule shell — animal-derived, not plant-based)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle contains 100 capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e — a ~3-month supply at 1 capsule per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch tested by \u003cstrong\u003eUDAF\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAPRC\u003c\/strong\u003e (Lehi, UT). Match batch numbers against the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/muscle-joint\"\u003eMuscle + Joint certificates of analysis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gold Naturals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormulated by Dr. Yaakov Waksman\u003c\/strong\u003e, published cannabinoid researcher trained in the orbit of Dr. Raphael Mechoulam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTherapeutic-dose CBG\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10\/17\/25mg per capsule vs typical 5–10mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCBG + CBD + CBN combination\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than CBG isolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2-extracted, made in Utah, UDAF + APRC lab tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow are M+J softgels different from the tincture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame cannabinoid formula at each potency tier. Softgels are swallowable with no taste and slower onset (45–90 min); tincture is sublingual, faster onset, and plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take CBG softgels with ibuprofen or other NSAIDs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no known interaction at the doses in our softgels, but consult your doctor — especially if you're on daily NSAIDs for a chronic condition. Many customers find they need less ibuprofen when consistent with daily CBG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill CBG softgels show up on a drug test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, potentially — full-spectrum hemp contains trace Δ9 THC that can accumulate with daily use. For drug-tested users who need recovery support, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/muscle-joint-salve\"\u003etopical salve\u003c\/a\u003e is the better option (no systemic THC absorption).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these capsules vegan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the shell contains gelatin. For a plant-based alternative, use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/muscle-joint-tincture\"\u003eMuscle + Joint tincture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this good for arthritis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't make medical claims about arthritis. The combination of daily CBG + CBD (anti-inflammatory baseline) plus topical \u003ca href=\"\/products\/muscle-joint-salve\"\u003esalve\u003c\/a\u003e on specific stiff joints is what most of our arthritis customers settle into. Consult your rheumatologist before adding cannabinoids to a diagnosed-condition routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a 100-capsule bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1 capsule per day, ~100 days (~3 months). 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Same cannabinoid profile as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sleep-tincture\"\u003eSleep tincture\u003c\/a\u003e, no taste, no sublingual hold required, perfect for travel or for customers who simply prefer capsules to tinctures. PhD-formulated by Dr. Yaakov Waksman, made in Utah from American-grown hemp, CO2-extracted, lab tested by UDAF and APRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to choose softgels over the tincture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cannabinoids are identical between our Sleep tincture and Sleep softgels — same Light\/Medium\/Heavy potencies, same per-serving CBD and CBN amounts. The decision between formats comes down to three things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eTincture\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSoftgel\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOnset\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e15–30 min (sublingual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e45–90 min (must digest)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTaste\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTropical Orange (pleasant for most)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo taste\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDose flexibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrecise (half-dropper, full, etc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFixed per capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePlant-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✓ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✗ Contains gelatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTravel-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGlass dropper bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePill bottle (easier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStacking with supplements\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSeparate dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEasy — take with morning supplements\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose softgels when:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a precise, repeatable dose with no taste, you're stacking CBD with morning vitamins or other supplements, you travel and don't want a glass dropper bottle, or you just dislike the sublingual hold step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sleep-tincture\"\u003etincture\u003c\/a\u003e when:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want fastest onset, you want dose flexibility (half-dropper for some nights, full for others), or you're plant-based \/ vegan and can't have gelatin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePotency tiers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePotency\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e33mg CBD + 5mg CBN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFirst-time users, occasional sleep support\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e67mg CBD + 10mg CBN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThe sweet spot — matches research-supported dose ranges\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e94mg CBD + 15mg CBN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eChronic insomnia, experienced users\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCBN scales with potency. The Medium and Heavy tiers hit the \u003cstrong\u003e10–20mg CBN\/night\u003c\/strong\u003e range where research (Kolobaric 2024) shows CBN works consistently for sleep maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Sleep Soft Gels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake \u003cstrong\u003e1 capsule 45–90 minutes before you want to be asleep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swallow with water; you don't need a sublingual hold like with the tincture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake with a small amount of fat (a handful of nuts, the last bites of dinner) for more consistent absorption. Cannabinoids are fat-soluble — empty-stomach dosing is less consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart with the Light tier\u003c\/strong\u003e if you've never used CBN before. Most adults find Medium is the sweet spot once they know they tolerate the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer capsule (all tiers):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull-spectrum hemp extract (CBD + CBN per the tier above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrganic MCT oil (from coconuts) — carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVegetable glycerin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePurified water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGelatin\u003c\/strong\u003e (capsule shell — animal-derived, not plant-based)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle contains 100 capsules.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1 capsule per night, that's a ~3-month supply per bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch tested by \u003cstrong\u003eUDAF\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAPRC\u003c\/strong\u003e (Lehi, UT). Match batch numbers against the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sleep\"\u003eSleep certificates of analysis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOn the gelatin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe use gelatin softgel shells because they preserve cannabinoid potency better than the plant-based alternatives currently on the market. Vegetable cellulose capsules can compromise the CBD\/CBN content over the bottle's shelf life. If you're plant-based or vegan, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sleep-tincture\"\u003eSleep tincture\u003c\/a\u003e is the right alternative — identical cannabinoid profile, plant-based MCT carrier, no gelatin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gold Naturals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormulated by Dr. Yaakov Waksman\u003c\/strong\u003e, published cannabinoid researcher trained in the orbit of Dr. Raphael Mechoulam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinically meaningful CBN doses\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5\/10\/15mg across L\/M\/H, hitting the research-supported 10–20mg\/night range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2-extracted, made in Utah, UDAF + APRC lab tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the softgel different from the Sleep tincture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame cannabinoid formula — same CBD and CBN amounts at each potency tier. The differences: softgels are swallowable with no taste and slower onset (45–90 min vs 15–30 min for the tincture); tinctures are sublingual, faster onset, and plant-based (softgels contain gelatin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take more than one capsule per night?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but you usually don't need to. If one Light capsule isn't enough, step up to Medium rather than taking two Lights — the formula is designed for the per-capsule dose to be your serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these capsules vegan or vegetarian-friendly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The capsule shell contains gelatin (animal-derived). If you need a plant-based alternative, use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sleep-tincture\"\u003eSleep tincture\u003c\/a\u003e — same formula, plant-based MCT carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Sleep softgels show up on a drug test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, potentially. Full-spectrum hemp contains trace Δ9 THC that can accumulate with heavy daily use. If you're employment-tested, use sparingly or use CBD isolate options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a 100-capsule bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1 capsule per night, ~3 months. Most customers use Sleep products as needed rather than nightly, so a bottle typically lasts longer in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take a Sleep softgel every night?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but you usually don't need to. CBN works well as an as-needed tool for travel, stress weeks, or stretches of poor sleep. 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Same cannabinoid profile as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stress-tincture\"\u003eStress tincture\u003c\/a\u003e, no taste, no sublingual hold, perfect for the office or for customers who simply prefer capsules. PhD-formulated by Dr. Yaakov Waksman, made in Utah from American-grown hemp, CO2-extracted, lab tested by UDAF and APRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to choose softgels over the tincture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cannabinoids are identical between our Stress tincture and Stress softgels — same potencies, same per-serving CBD amounts. The decision between formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eTincture\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSoftgel\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOnset\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e15–30 min (sublingual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e45–90 min (must digest)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTaste\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTropical Orange (pleasant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNo taste\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDose flexibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrecise (half-dropper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFixed per capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePlant-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✓ Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e✗ Contains gelatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTravel-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGlass dropper bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePill bottle (easier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOffice-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLess so (sublingual hold visible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExcellent — swallow with water like a vitamin\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStacking with supplements\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSeparate dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEasy — take with morning vitamins\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose softgels when:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a precise, repeatable dose with no taste, you're stacking CBD with morning vitamins, you take CBD at the office and don't want the sublingual ritual, or you travel and want a simple pill bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stress-tincture\"\u003etincture\u003c\/a\u003e when:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want fastest onset, you want dose flexibility, or you're plant-based \/ vegan and can't have gelatin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePotency tiers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePotency\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePer capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e33mg CBD\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFirst-time users, occasional stress relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e67mg CBD\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThe sweet spot — matches Shannon 2019 dose range\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e94mg CBD + 5mg CBN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eChronic daily stress, experienced users; small CBN softens the higher dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy most CBD softgels at supplement stores don't work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalk into any supplement store and look at the CBD capsules. You'll typically find \u003cstrong\u003e10–25mg CBD per capsule.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's below the threshold where CBD consistently works for stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shannon 2019 case series used \u003cstrong\u003e25–175mg of CBD per day\u003c\/strong\u003e and saw anxiety scores decrease in 79% of patients within the first month. Our Medium softgel at \u003cstrong\u003e67mg per capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e is squarely in the studied effective range — one capsule daily puts you in the Shannon dose zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've tried CBD softgels from another brand and \"didn't feel anything,\" underdosing is the most likely reason. Our Medium tier exists specifically to solve this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Stress Soft Gels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake \u003cstrong\u003e1 capsule per day, same time each day\u003c\/strong\u003e — morning works best. Swallow with water, ideally with breakfast or coffee for more consistent absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eGoal\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSuggested approach\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eTier\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFirst time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 capsule, morning with food\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDaily baseline\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 capsule, morning\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eChronic stress \/ heavy use\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 capsule AM + 1 PM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDidn't fully respond to Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 capsule, morning\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHeavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGive each potency at least a week of consistent daily use before judging — cannabinoids build a baseline with consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer capsule (all tiers):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull-spectrum hemp extract (CBD per the tier above; Heavy adds 5mg CBN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrganic MCT oil (from coconuts) — carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVegetable glycerin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePurified water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGelatin\u003c\/strong\u003e (capsule shell — animal-derived, not plant-based)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle contains 100 capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e — a ~3-month supply at 1 capsule per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch tested by \u003cstrong\u003eUDAF\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAPRC\u003c\/strong\u003e (Lehi, UT). Match batch numbers against the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stress-relief\"\u003eStress certificates of analysis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOn the gelatin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe use gelatin softgel shells because they preserve cannabinoid potency better than plant-based alternatives currently on the market. If you're plant-based or vegan, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stress-tincture\"\u003eStress tincture\u003c\/a\u003e is the right alternative — identical cannabinoid profile, plant-based MCT carrier, no gelatin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gold Naturals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormulated by Dr. Yaakov Waksman\u003c\/strong\u003e, published cannabinoid researcher trained in the orbit of Dr. Raphael Mechoulam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTherapeutic-dose CBD\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium delivers 67mg per capsule (Shannon 2019 range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-impairing\u003c\/strong\u003e — no Δ9 THC, no daytime sedation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2-extracted, made in Utah, UDAF + APRC lab tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the softgel different from the Stress tincture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame cannabinoid formula at each potency tier. Softgels are swallowable with no taste; tincture is sublingual, faster onset (15–30 min vs 45–90 min for softgels), and plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Stress softgels make me drowsy or affect work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. CBD is non-impairing at typical stress doses. Light and Medium are pure CBD. Heavy adds 5mg CBN (well below the sleepy threshold of 10–20mg). If you feel drowsy on Heavy, switch to Medium for daytime use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these capsules vegan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the shell contains gelatin. For a plant-based alternative, use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stress-tincture\"\u003eStress tincture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Stress softgels show up on a drug test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, potentially. Full-spectrum hemp contains trace Δ9 THC that can accumulate with daily use. If you're employment-tested, use sparingly, weekends only, or CBD isolate options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take CBD softgels with my morning vitamins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cannabinoids don't interact with most vitamins or minerals. Taking with food (vitamins are usually with breakfast) actually improves absorption. Note: if you take a prescription medication, check with your doctor — CBD can interact with the CYP450 enzyme system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a 100-capsule bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1 capsule per day, ~100 days (~3 months). 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