The Science Behind Your CBD Gummy: Why Some People Feel Nothing (And How to Fix It)
Posted by Steve Schultheis on Mar 3rd 2026
I get this question at least twice a week: "Steve, I tried CBD gummies and felt nothing. Are they fake?"
Nine times out of ten, the gummies are fine. The problem is bioavailability - how much CBD your body actually absorbs versus how much you consume.
After eight years of making gummies and fielding these questions, I've learned that most people have no idea how CBD absorption actually works. So let me break down the science in plain English, then give you practical tips that actually mak