Can Hemp Seed Show Up on a Drug Test?

Learn about the risks associated with consuming hemp-based foods and products and how to make sure you choose a hemp oil or other CBD product that does not contain THC.

Can Hemp Seed Show Up on a Drug Test?

Previous studies have indicated that consuming hemp-based foods can lead to positive results in urine tests. However, routine drug tests do not detect CBD, so using hemp oil or other related products will not result in a failed drug test. That being said, the CBD industry is not strictly regulated in the United States and there is a large gray market in Canada. Therefore, it is possible to fail a drug test with a CBD product, and we will discuss how this can happen below.

Foods and products that are not regulated by the federal government, such as those purchased at dispensaries, farmer's markets, or even online, do not necessarily follow any type of federal food safety guidelines or regulations from the Food and Drug Administration. Additionally, there are no known hemp-related allergies, meaning that people who cannot tolerate nuts, gluten, lactose, and soy can safely consume hemp. In reality, hemp seeds are not only beneficial for babies and children to consume, but they are also an excellent source of omega fatty acids which are important for brain growth and rich in proteins which are important for body growth. The acceptable amount of THC in the blood varies by location, legal framework, industry, and purpose - similar to a positive urine drug test.

Hemp seeds, similar to those used in food, did not demonstrate the presence of marijuana when tested using GC-MS. However, consuming non-commercially produced hemp foods, hemp-based oils, or using homemade hemp-based products may have risks of testing positive. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 16% of car accidents involve drugs with marijuana use being the second most common. In many states of the U.

S., CBD oil is legal but it is flexibly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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seed oil is primarily used in skin care products as a moisturizer but it can also be found in foods such as salad dressings. When buying these types of hemp products, it is important to be aware of how they were made and if they were tested before purchasing them. In this case, the drug test looks for detectable levels of prohibited substances that improve an athlete's performance (for example steroids).

Finally, these healthy little seeds are small, digestible and mild-tasting making them easy to incorporate into a variety of foods and snacks. There are a few steps you can take to ensure that you choose a hemp oil or other CBD product that does not contain THC.

Christy Cancio
Christy Cancio

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