CBD vs.
CBG
Explained
Two hemp cannabinoids. One recovery gel.
CBD gets the headlines, but CBG is the cannabinoid it starts from. Here's how they compare, what the science does and doesn't show, and why Max Relief uses both.
CBD (cannabidiol) and CBG (cannabigerol) are both non-intoxicating cannabinoids from hemp. CBG is the "parent" compound the plant converts into CBD and THC, so mature hemp contains much less of it and it costs more to extract. CBD is far more studied; CBG research is earlier and mostly lab-based. Many topicals use CBD alone. Zentric Max Relief combines both: 2,720mg CBD and 731mg CBG per 3.4oz, per our latest COA.
CBD vs. CBG
at a Glance
Max Relief amounts are from our latest third-party Certificate of Analysis (Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs, September 2026).
More Than
Two Cannabinoids
Broad-spectrum extract keeps several minor hemp cannabinoids. Our latest COA found these in each 3.4oz jar, with THC not detected.
Cannabidiol, the primary cannabinoid in the formula.
Cannabigerol, the precursor cannabinoid.
Cannabicitran, a lesser-known minor cannabinoid.
Cannabichromene, another non-intoxicating cannabinoid.
Cannabinol, formed as cannabinoids age.
Cannabidivarin, a CBD relative.
Total: 3,930mg cannabinoids per 3.4oz. Some researchers think cannabinoids may work better together (the "entourage effect"), but evidence for this is still limited.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Is CBG stronger than CBD?
Not in a simple sense. They're different molecules, and there are no head-to-head human studies comparing them in topicals. CBG is rarer and more expensive, not necessarily stronger.
Does CBG get you high?
No. Like CBD, CBG is non-intoxicating.
Can tested athletes use CBG?
WADA removed CBD from its prohibited list in 2018, but other cannabinoids, including CBG, remain prohibited in competition. Because Max Relief contains CBG, athletes under WADA or similar testing should check with their governing body before using it.
Is CBG legal?
Hemp-derived cannabinoids, including CBG, are federally legal when the product meets federal THC limits, but hemp rules are changing and some states set their own. Check your state's rules.
Why does Max Relief use both CBD and CBG?
We formulated Max Relief with both so you get a broad-spectrum cannabinoid profile in one gel: 2,720mg CBD, 731mg CBG, and smaller amounts of CBT, CBC, CBN, and CBDV, per our latest COA.
3,930mg total cannabinoids per 3.4oz, dual-action cooling and warming, THC not detected. Free US shipping over $55 and a 30-day guarantee.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Hemp-derived; contains less than 0.3% THC per federal limits. For external use only.
