Unlike other companies who have primarily developed full-spectrum CBD products, Four Five have focused on THC, THCa, THCv and CBDa free product ranges with an emphasis on CBD isolate and broad-spectrum CBD containing a powerful amount of CBG.
Four Five CBD oil is made of CBD islolate and broad-spectrum CBD and contains no artificial preservatives, no GMOs and no pesticides. Their broad-spectrum product has all the other all-natural hemp extracts such as CBN (Cannabinol), CBDv (Cannabidivarin), CBG (Cannabigerol), CBC (Cannabichromene) and CBT (Cannabitriol), as well as the naturally-occurring terpenes, flavonoids, and Omega acids which can be found in full-spectrum CBD, but they are free from THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBDa (Cannabidiolic acid).
As it was designed by two UK athletes, their CBD oil contains zero THC and has been certified by the Banned Substance Control Group (BSCG), making it the perfect CBD oil for athletes.
All their CBD oils, apart from the CBD isolate products, focus on maximising the entourage effect – a physiological phenomenon wherein the properties of active hemp compounds appear to be more powerful when consumed together rather than by themselves individually – through the preservation of synergy between the plants cannabinoids, terpenoids and flavonoids.
Their products are all derived from organic hemp plants that are grown under the highest agricultural directives in Europe and CBD extracts are produced using CO2 extraction, one of the cleanest extraction methods, resulting in a high-quality CBD oil. All their products are made in the UK.
To date, Four Five CBD offers 3 different strengths for their broad-spectrum CBD oil, which are only available in 30ml bottles, which explains the low concentrations:
CBD (mg) | Concentration % | CBD / Spray* |
500mg | 1.6% | 2.0mg |
1000mg | 3.2% | 4.1mg |
2000mg | 6.4% | 8.3mg |
*Amount of CBD oil per spray = 0.12ml
Their 500mg CBD oil retails at £29.99 (£0.06 per mg of CBD), their 1000mg oil at £59.99 (£0.06 per mg of CBD) and their 2000mg oil at £107.99 (£0.05 per mg of CBD).
When comparing the price and strength of their CBD oils, going for a higher potency works out cheaper in the long run as a person using 20g of CBD per day will spend £1.20 per day using their 500mg CBD oil and £1.08 per day when using their 2000mg oil, a saving of 10% when going for the higher potency oil.
Whilst the most popular way to consume CBD is by using CBD tincture (oil), they often have a more earthy, nutty, woody or grass-like taste which is down to the fact the product is natural, safe, and non-toxic.
When we first started taking Four Five CBD oil, we did not pay too much attention to the colour of the CBD oil as all their bottle comes with a spray instead of a dropper, meaning that you do not have to open the bottle every day to draw the oil using the pipette. We did however check the colour of their CBD oil as it is often an indicator of how strong the oil actually is – the darker the oil, the stronger the taste.
Their oil is not the lightest colour and has a greenish tinge to it, suggesting the oil has a slightly stronger flavour profile. However, after taking it for two weeks, it is fair to say that their CBD has quite a nice flavour profile – for a natural CBD oil that is. When swallowing the oil after leaving it under the tongue for 30-60 seconds, you will get a bit of an earthy taste in your mouth but no bad aftertaste which is a plus in our book!
This could be down to three factors:
Not only do we think that Four Five CBD has developed a CBD oil that is efficient and great tasting, but they’ve also sensibly priced their products which makes them great value for money.
A person between 150 and 240 lbs may need between 20mg and 40mg of CBD per day depending on the severity of their symptoms. A 30ml bottle of their 2000mg CBD oil (retail: £107.99) will therefore last between 40 and 100 days and cost between £1.08 and £2.69 per day (with free shipping over £50), which we think is good value for money product when compared to other CBD brands in our Top 10.
Based on 20mg of CBD per day, here’s how the Top 10 CBD brands stack-up in terms of daily cost:
Strength | Price | Daily Cost | |
Love Hemp | 10% | £99.99 | £0.66 |
Medterra | 10% | £99.99 | £0.67 |
Honest Hemp | 10% | £34.99 | £0.78 |
Holistic Hemp | 10% | £40.00 | £0.91 |
Love CBD | 10% | £99.99 | £1.00 |
Four Five CBD | 6% | £107.99 | £1.08 |
Naturecan | 10% | £54.99 | £1.10 |
Provacan | 12% | £69.95 | £1.25 |
Hempura | 10% | £64.99 | £1.30 |
Blessed CBD | 10% | £74.99 | £1.50 |
Bud & Tender | 10% | £80.00 | £1.60 |
So heavy CBD users will need to place an order every 5 weeks, whilst mild users may be able to push this to 3 months.
Four Five CBD oil has many advantages over other CBD products such as CBD capsules or CBD gummies.
CBD doesn’t have one-size-fits-all dosing and calculating a proper dosage of CBD can be tough as our bodies react to it differently.
The four major factors affecting your CBD dosage are:
Most brands recommend customers start with the lowest dose and increase until they find the right serving size that fits their needs. The most common starting amount is between 10mg and 25mg. For anxiety and depression, the dose can vary from 20mg to 50mg or more.
As a rule of thumb, a person weighting between 10.5 and 17 stones (approximately 150 and 240 lbs) may need between 20mg and 40mg of CBD per day depending on the severity of their symptoms.
36-68kgs | 68-108kgs | >108 kgs | |
Low | 10mg | 20mg | 40mg |
Medium | 15mg | 30mg | 50mg |
High | 20mg | 40mg | 60mg |
* FSA Guideline: The FSA recommends that healthy adults do not take more than 70mg of CBD daily, unless advised by a doctor.
Taking it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach to see how your body reacts to it is also recommended. If you are not seeing any major benefits with a single drop, increase your intake by a single drop every 2 or 3 days until finding the right balance to treat your personal symptoms.
Most bottles of CBD oil contain 10ml of product and come in strengths ranging from 300mg to 2,400mg – also known as 3% and 24% CBD oils. This simply means that in a 1ml drop of the 300mg bottle, you will have 30mg of CBD, whilst the same 1ml of the 2,400mg bottle will give you 8 times that amount for a total of 240mg of CBD.
So assuming you need to hit 25mg of CBD per day with a 10ml bottle, you will need:
CBD / Bottle | CBD / Drop | # Drops |
500mg | 1.25mg | 20 drops |
1000mg | 2.5mg | 10 drops |
1800mg | 4.5mg | 5.5 drops |
2400mg | 6.0mg | 4 drops |
Assuming you are using the 500mg CBD oil for a daily dose of 25mg, you will need to take approximately 20 drops per day (25mg divided by 1.25mg per drop). You could break this down throughout the day by taking 8 drops first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, 6 drops early afternoon and 6 drops at night before going to bed.
If however you bought the 2400mg CBD oil for a daily dose of 25mg, you would only need to take 4 drops per day (25mg divided by 6mg per drop), which you could also spread across the day – 2 in the morning, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.
With CBD becoming an ever growing market, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has classified CBD as a food supplement and issued a number of recommendations on its website. It is the first country in the world to set recommended limits for CBD consumption and to advise against taking CBD for vulnerable groups – including pregnant women and people taking existing medication.
For healthy adults, the FSA recommends not to take more than 70mg a day, unless it has been advised by a doctor. To put this into perspective, this is about 28 drops of 5% CBD or 14 drops of 10% CBD. This advice is based on the latest scientific information available to the FSA and levels given are for an average 70kg adult so one could deduct that the FSA has set a maximum target of 1mg of CBD per kg of bodyweight.
However, it is worth noting that several studies have found CBD to be safe at higher doses.
If you want to find out more check out our CBD Dosage article.
By focusing on THC free products for athletes and the development a high-quality broad spectrum CBD oils, Four Five CBD has built a great reputation and has a loyal customer base. The company has close to 150 verified reviews on Trustpilot, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5, making it a trusted CBD brand. Below are some of their latest customer reviews.
Great CBD Oil for Student
“I don’t often write reviews, I’m a third year undergrad student and I can’t stress enough how much four five cbd has significantly reduced my anxiety and stress whilst promoting health sleeping patterns during my final year (started using around 4 months ago). I’ve found myself more relaxed and calm state and will continue to use the 1000mg CBD oil after I graduate. Only recommendation is I would prefer the turkey baster droppers instead of the spray cap – I find its high powered and can be a bit messy”
– Johnny
Great CBD Oil for Anxiety
“I started taking the 1000mg CBD oil spray January 2021 to help with anxiety, and work related aches and pains. At first, I wasn’t sure whether it was doing anything but I ran out a week ago and having had an anxiety attack today, I can confirm that it has definitely been working! My quality of sleep improved a hell of a lot also. I literally find that fairly big situations which would have previously triggered something, are now a breeze. Can’t recommend this product enough! A real life changer- thanks you guys!”
– Neil
As a CBD company, Four Five CBD plays the transparency card with their customers and works with the Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG), one of the world’s premier testing agencies and the gold standard in dietary supplement certification, to ensure their products contain no banned substances.
Since many CBD products contain pesticides, herbicides, mould, fungi and dangerous mycotoxins, Four Five CBD are working closely with PhytoVista Laboratories, the UK’s premier testing facility for CBD and hemp based products.
In addition to being sourced and extracted from the highest-grade certified organic EU hemp, they guarantee that their products are 100% organic and free of synthetic ingredients.
They allow customers to see their Certificates of Analysis online for each product line available in their site. Each lab report then breaks down the potency of cannabinoids, the presence of terpenes and flavonoids, as well as the absence of heavy metals, mycotoxins, pesticides or microbes.
The human body contains a specialized system called the ECS (the endocannabinoid system), which aim is to regulate a variety of functions such as sleep, appetite, pain and immune system response. The body also produces endocannabinoids, which are simply neurotransmitters that bind to cannabinoid receptors in your nervous system.
CBD is believed to interact with specific receptors, specifically the CB1R and CB2R.
Serotonin, or 5-HT, is a neurotransmitter that carries signals from one neuron to the other. CBD increases the level of serotonin, which, in return, helps reduce pain, reduce inflammation as well as provide a range of other health benefits, which include:
If you want additional information, why not head over to our Four Five CBD oil review page where we break down the efficacy of this product.
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