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CleanCannabis:
Avoiding Contaminants
in Your
If you’ve watched the
in the past couple
Purchased W eed news
years, you may have heard
“Sellers who are knowledgeable
about their products are going
to know pertinent information
that can help make you feel
better about the quality of
the weed you’re buying.”
about some store-bought
cannabis containing contaminants like
mold or residual pesticides. While cases
like that are rare, it’s still a good idea to
know how to pick out clean cannabis.
W
ith more states legalizing medical and recreational
marijuana, the quality of cannabis being sold is
under more scrutiny than ever before. After all, not all
growers have the same high-quality standards.
Considering you bring cannabis into your body’s diges-
tive and respiratory systems, it is vital to have clean
marijuana. There are several contaminants you should
concern yourself with when it comes to your weed
purchase. Pesticides are a big one, as are bacteria and
yeasts that could be hiding in your bud. Mold is another
potentially harmful contaminant because of the endotox-
ins and mycotoxins it releases. These toxins are harmful
to everyone, but especially those with autoimmune
conditions and respiratory conditions. For those using
marijuana for medical purposes, this can be adding
oxygen to the flames rather than smothering it.
So, how do you protect yourself from less scrupulous
growers looking to get in on this growing market by
cutting corners? How do you know if the weed you’re
paying for is high quality or contains dangerous contam-
inants that you have to be wary of putting into your
body? It’s all about educating yourself on the product by
looking at it, touching it, and talking with your seller.
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