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General Questions
What is KALM and our one ingredient?
We are a ONE-OF-A-KIND herbal supplement made to do one simple thing: help you feel calmer.
We have one ingredient: hemp.
(KALM is not a CBD product)
No additives. No chemicals. No BS.
Fun Fact: KALM is the FIRST-AND-ONLY company to deliver the therapeutic benefits of hemp as an herbal supplement.
⬇️ Check out the next question to see why we’re the first of our kind!
How is KALM the first of its kind?
“Hemp oil” or “hemp gummies” are marketing terms for CBD products made from hemp extracts.
Think of it like this:
- If you extracted potassium out of an avocado and made a gummy, would that gummy give you the same benefits as eating an avocado?
No. You’d miss all the phytochemicals, polyphenols, antioxidants, and hundreds of natural compounds that make the avocado so powerful.
- Cool Fact: Avocados have cancer-fighting phytochemicals.
It’s the same with hemp.
To unlock the full benefits, our team developed a precise heating process — adjusting temperatures by fractions of a degree every few seconds… over several hours.
It took 6 years of research to crack this code, and we are the first company to do it.
This is why we get cool stories like these – click here.
But what about hemp powder or hemp protein on Amazon?
- Those come from hemp seeds ➡️ great nutrition, but zero calming benefits.
- KALM is made from the whole hemp flower ➡️ amazing therapeutic (calming) benefits, but not a nutritional product (0 calories).
Fun Fact: Did you know different parts of hemp can be used for different purposes?
Seeds = nutrition
Stems = textiles, concrete, industrial
Flower = therapeutic (what we use)
Where is KALM made?
KALM is proudly made in the USA — from a seed in the soil to a box in your hands.
Our hemp is grown on a small organic farm in Oregon, then carefully finished and packaged in California.
How do I take KALM?
1 scoop ≈ .25g of KALM
- Put your scoop of KALM directly onto your tongue.
- Take a sip of a cold drink and swish it around.
- Swallow. Smile. Enjoy your day.
Extra Tips:
- Please drink a full glass (8+ oz) of water before every scoop.
- If you have a sensitive stomach, please take KALM after a meal with a bit of fat.
RECOMMENDED SCOOP SIZE:
- Day 1: 0.5 Scoop
- Day 2-4: 1 Scoop
- Day 5: BACK-TO-BACK DOUBLE Scoop (only if the calming has not kicked in)
Important: You can adjust the strength of the calming with the size of the scoop. You may take additional scoops throughout the day if needed.
From James: On rougher days, I take more and bigger scoops. On better days, I take less.
How long will it take to feel the calming?
The sweet spot for most people is around 1-2 weeks*.
With 8 billion people with varying sleep quality (the biggest factor), severity of symptoms, weight, genetics, and a million different factors… of course, there are outliers.
Some may feel the calming on the first scoop, others may take a bit longer.
However, one thing stays true: Once the calming kicks in, it gets better with every scoop.
*Skipping days will push things back
Do I need to take KALM forever?
No you do not.
Think of us like cough drops.
When you feel the flu coming up, you bring out your bag of cough drops.
When you feel better, you put them away.
When you feel better with KALM, feel free to put us aside for another stormy day.
Imagine taking cough drops to alleviate symptoms of a cold. Once you start feeling better, you can stop taking them.
Can I switch between recipes?
Can I take KALM with other medications and supplements?
Most people tolerate hemp extremely well.
In fact, many of our customers take KALM alongside antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications.
That said, everyone’s body and medical history are different.
We always recommend running things by your healthcare practitioner.
For Supplements (from James):
- I personally take several dozen supplements myself (I’m a bit of a supplement junkie). I don’t believe there should be any issues taking KALM alongside other supplements. But just like with medications, everyone’s body is different — so please check with your doctor.
For practitioners: KALM is absorbed by the same enzymes in the liver (CYP3A4) as green tea, ginseng, and 60% of all medications and supplements.
Any side effects? Withdrawals?
Hemp is non-addictive, non–habit forming, and does not cause withdrawals.
In fact, one of our favorite moments is when customers tell us: “I’m feeling so much better now that I don’t even think I need KALM anymore.”
Side effects? Hemp is generally well-tolerated by the human body. We haven’t seen reports of any severe or dangerous side effects.
To be fully transparent, a small fraction of users have shared a few minor effects:
- Increased bowel movement (not to the point of diarrhea) — hemp naturally supports digestion, so this can happen.
Mild dehydration — KALM puts your body into recovery mode when the ECS is activated. Just like more fluids when recovering from a flu, we recommend drinking a full glass of water before every scoop!
Feeling “too calm” or a bit tired — this happens to about 1 in 10 people. We’ve put together an easy fix for this: watch here.
Everyone’s body is different. If you have concerns, we always recommend consulting your healthcare provider.
Can I mix KALM into my tea or coffee?
Exposure to heat will drastically reduce the potency of KALM, so this is not recommended.
We recommend mixing KALM into cold drinks or foods (like a smoothies, protein shakes, or ice cream) to preserve the strength.
However, the best way to maximize the benefits would be to put your scoop directly on your tongue. Watch a quick 3-minute video from our CEO here (https://youtu.be/JbyPw_iavKc).
Is KALM vegan?
Yes we are! 100% Vegan.
No synthetics. No additives. No gluten. No chemicals. 100% Plant. Made from organic herbs.
Why does KALM smell?
The smell comes from the flavonoids and terpenes of the herb. These are 2 crucial components to bring out the medicinal properties of KALM.
Although it may be similar to that of marijuana, we are NOT the same.
Think of how there are mushrooms that are beneficial to the body (lion’s mane, resihi, chaga, etc.) and also mushrooms that produce psychoactive effects (and get you “high”).
They both smell and taste very similar, but yet are tremendously different.
Will I get "high" from KALM?
No you will not.
From James: I’m sensitive to THC, and I personally hate it (puts me into a panic attack), so I’ve ensured THC will not be a problem with KALM.
Will KALM show up on a drug test? Does KALM have THC?
We keep everything natural so KALM does have trace amounts (near 0%) of THC.
The only way to get 0.0000% THC is through a chemical wash which we’re not a fan of.
The trace amount is not enough to get “high” or affect the human body in any way.
This means it’s unlikely for things to show up positive for a drug test, but with 8 billion people in the world with varying weights, diets, exercise levels, water intake, genetics, and a million other factors – anything is possible.
With that said, everyone’s body is different.
If you get regularly tested for work, I wouldn’t recommend risking things, unless you can get an approval from your employer by letting them know KALM is strictly for mental health and cannot get you “high.”
From James: I’m sensitive to THC, and I personally hate it (puts me into a panic attack), so I’ve ensured THC will not be a problem with KALM.
Science Questions
Why do we use hemp?
Hemp is one of the few plants that have over 500 1 different medicinal compounds, including: phytocannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, polyphenols, chlorophyll, and various phytochemicals.
After experimenting with thousands of different herbs and supplements, hemp was the only ingredient where we were able to actually feel a positive difference.
Hemp also is one of the few plant species that have separate male and female plants. This allows each family to have unique DNA (like humans) with their own unique set of medicinal benefits.
Because of its diversity of components and families, this means that hemp may be the only plant that can help with a wide range of ailments as a stand-alone herb.
Citations
- Jin et al. Sci Rep. 2020
How do you have 2 recipes with 1 ingredient?
Hemp is one of the few rare herbs that have separate male and female plants with their own unique DNAs (just like humans).
This means that each family of hemp has its unique set of benefits, and families can be crossbred to form new families (with a new set of DNA and benefits).
By mixing and matching different families at various ratios, we are able to create a recipe tailored to a specific need.
- Mind Hack – More focused on calming the mind
- Liked by those with more mental/emotional symptoms (overthinking, brain fog, ruminating, etc.)
- Zen Body – More focused on calming the body
- Liked by those with more physical symptoms (chest tightening, pain, sleep, restlessness, etc.)
However, since we do keep everything natural, both recipes will have overlapping benefits.
Each one, just has its strengths.
What are phytocannabinoids (ECS)?
Every living thing (including humans) create endocannabinoids that help our body recover back to homeostasis or “feeling normal” again.
Phytocannabinoids are the same chemical components but naturally found in plants.
The phytocannabinoids 1 in KALM help naturally boost our ECS so we that we can recover quickly again.
Do you remember the younger days, when whatever stressful happened in the day, we’ll forget everything by dinner if we were given a sweet dessert? Or after an injury, we’ll be right back on our feet within the week?
As we grow older, our body takes longer to heal and our negative emotions seem to linger. This is because (like everything else in our body) our Endocannabinoid System (ECS) slows down with age.
- mood regulation and stability
- pain perception
- learning and memory
- body temperature
- sleep
- reproduction and fertility
- immunity
- cardiovascular, nervous, and immune system
Did you notice that as time passes, your body tries to naturally heal from any abnormalities (both physical and emotional)?
Think of how after an anxious event, once a day has passed you feel a bit better. And as more time passes, the negative emotions subside even further until it fades away and you feel “normal” again.
That’s your ECS doing its thing – we help speed this up by shortening the recovery time from weeks/months to minutes/seconds.
What are Terpenes?
Terpenes are naturally occurring compounds found in all plants, and are especially abundant in KALM.
They are responsible for keeping the plant healthy, but also determine how they taste and smell.
The amazing thing about terpenes is that some of them have medicinal properties – this is why many of today’s medications originated from plants and why plant medicine has existed for thousands of years.
Fun Fact: Aspirin has its origins from the bark of a willow tree.
So far, tens of thousands of terpenes have been identified, and more are being discovered each day.
Over 22+ medicinal terpenes can be found in KALM’s Mind Hack including:
- Beta-caryophyllene – also found in cloves, rosemary, and hops. Beneficial for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression.1
- Guaiol – also found in cypress pine. Helps reduce pain, promotes euphoric moods1,8, and boosts creativity.
- Limonene – also found in citrus fruits. Has anti-stress, anti-depressant, and mood-improving benefits.1,5
- Linalool – also found in lavender, rose, basil, and neroli oil. Improves cognitive behaviors, increases neurogenesis4, promotes relaxation, and has anti-depressant properties.1-3
- Valencene – also found in Valencia oranges and other citrus fruits. Promotes alertness, elevates mood8, and has anti-inflammatory6-7 properties.
Pairing phytocannabinoids with terpenes and all of the smaller parts of hemp (chlorophyll, flavonoids, etc.) significantly boosts the medicinal effects1 – this is why KALM works so well especially for those with more stubborn, severe symptoms.
Citations
Is KALM a CBD product?
No it is not!
Would you say a potassium gummy is the same thing as an avocado?
Probably not.
An avocado also has healthy fats, phytochemicals, antioxidants, nutrients, and so much more that come together to make the fruit so beneficial.
Hemp has over 500 different medicinal components, and CBD is only a small part of hemp just like how potassium is only one part of an avocado.
KALM is the first and only company to deliver the therapeutic benefits of hemp naturally through the herb itself.
What's the difference between KALM and "Full Spectrum"?
Full Spectrum CBD is made by using chemical extractions in attempt to maintain as much as possible of the herb.
With today’s technology, it does a decent job maintaining the phytocannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, but still loses a lot of the other smaller components.
This is why many full-spectrum products are filled with additives and synthetics in their best attempt to mimic the benefits of hemp.
This works for some people, but it didn’t really work for us.
KALM is the first company to deliver the benefits of hemp through the herb itself.
If you had to choose between:
- an orange
- a lab made jelly filled with citrus, Vitamin-C, and minerals to mimic an orange…
Which one would you put into your body?
What are the differences between the 2 recipes?
Since hemp has tens of thousands of different families, by pairing different ones together at different ratios, we can create recipes tailored to specific problems.
Our Mind Hack is has a focus on calming the mind.
- Physical Boost: ⭐⭐
- Emotional Boost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Mental Boost: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Preferred by customers struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, and overthinking.
Our White Sunrise is a focus on calming the physical body.
- Physical Boost: ⭐⭐⭐
- Emotional Boost: ⭐⭐
- Mental Boost: ⭐
- Preferred by customers struggling with pain, inflammation, sleep, and gut health.
Physical: Sleep, Pain, Inflammation, Gut Health
Emotional: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Mood
Mental: Focus, Brain Fog, Neuroprotective
However, since we keep everything natural, both recipes will have overlapping benefits.
Each recipe just has its strengths!
What terpenes are in Mind Hack?
Emotional Boost Terpenes: Terpinene, Linalool, Trans-Nerolidol, A-Bisabolol, A-Cedrene, Borneol, Ocimene, G-Terpinene
Mental (Cognitive) Boost Terpenes: Valencene, Pinene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Terpinolene, A-Humulene
Other Terpenes: Cis-Nerolidol, Caryophyllene-Oxide, Fenchyl Alcohol, Terpineol, Guaiol, Cedrol, D-Carene
What terpenes are in White Sunrise?
Physical Boost Terpenes: β-Caryophyllene, Guaiol, α-Bisabolol, α-Humulene, β-myrcene, Terpinolene, Trans-Nerolidol, α-Pinene, Caryophyllene Oxide, Ocimene, Fenchol, β-pinene, γ-Terpinene, α-Terpinene
Other Terpenes: Limonene, Linalool, Borneol
How is KALM made?
Imagine our team looking at an industrial oven.
We adjust the temperature by:
+3.7°F at 318 seconds
–2.6°F at 212 seconds
Repeat again and again… for several hours.
That’s the level of precision it takes to unlock the full therapeutic power of hemp.
It wasn’t easy. We poured 6 years of research, thousands of trials, and even our own retirement savings into cracking this process.
The result? A one-of-a-kind herbal supplement that doesn’t exist anywhere else — and one where over 90% of customers report feeling calmer.
Why can't I just eat a hemp plant?
Although hemp has a lot of beneficial parts, our bodies cannot use these components without them being cooked or “activated.” Before KALM, the only way to “activate” the plant, was through synthetic extraction methods or by smoking it.
However, both of these outdated methods have their flaws:
- Extraction – Process is extremely manufactured, and requires a lot of synthetic additives and chemicals.
- Smoking – bad for the lungs, and burns off a lot of the beneficial terpenes.
KALM’s proprietary process involving patented technology, brings out the full medicinal benefits of hemp in a natural way – using only heat and time.
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