Beam Review: I used Beam's capsules for 3 months. Here's What Happened.

The Bottom Line: Why We Love beam

With so many brands selling hemp-based products, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, purchase a low-quality brand that doesn’t actually work, and then swear them off all together. How many times have you heard someone say “Hemp just doesn’t work for me” after trying it once or twice from a cheap brand? beam is looking to change that by not only making high-quality, THC-free offerings in different forms to aid your body’s recovery, but also by educating consumers about the full cycle of and science behind its hemp performance products. So, put your trust in beam and you’ll likely enjoy the physical and mental benefits that come with hemp.

beam’s hemp blends are made using all-natural ingredients, they are third-party tested, and most importantly, they’re THC-free. beam is committed to creating the best possible supplements available in the health-and-wellness community. They promise consumers that they will constantly work to improve their products and create new options that meet consumer needs as the industry continues to grow.

So, whether you’re an experienced hemp-consumer looking for a new brand to try or someone who has never taken it before, you are in safe hands with beam. Read on as I share my experience taking beam's products and explain why it is now one of the top brands that I use for everyday performance and recovery.

Pros

• THC free from the highest quality extraction
• Third party tested to ensure highest quality
• Available in different formats, capsules, tinctures, powders, and topicals
• Formulas created for four different benefits: focus, recovery, balance, and sleep, to specialize in what you need
• Sample packs allow you to test how it works for your body before you commit
• Brand focus on education around hemp and breaking down stigma associated with it
• Used by professional athletes like Baker Mayfield and Danica Patrick for ultimate recovery
• Subscription available with 20% off and free delivery
• Pricing similar to other brands, but you’re getting higher quality hemp with beam

Cons

• Their dream powder is only available in chocolate flavor, so if you don’t like chocolate you are out of luck.

What's in it?

beam makes a point to ensure their consumers know exactly what it is, how it works with your body, and how to use it. The active ingredient in beam is a naturally occurring essential oil that is extracted from the hemp plant and works with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS); a fancy term for a complex series of cell signals and receptors triggered by cannabinoids. The ECS regulates and affects a large number of functions such as sleep, mood, appetite, muscle development, and memory.

Supplementation with different phytocannabinoids can help the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, gastrointestinal system, and connective tissue by attaching to cannabinoid receptors throughout these systems. Beam's active ingredients can target specific systems in the body to ease discomfort and induce a sense of calm.

beam specifically uses a proprietary extraction method that ensures their products are THC-free. This is especially important because THC is the chemical responsible for marijuana’s psychological effects. So, without THC, beam delivers the same relaxing qualities — but without the psychological high and other after-effects. beam also uses third-party testing to ensure that all of their products are of the highest quality.

About beam

beam creates a highly effective, all-natural, non-toxic formula that comes in tinctures, powders, capsules, and ointments. The anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, and calming properties of hemp have worked wonders for millions seeking relief, and beam has refined the product perfectly to ensure clear and lasting results.

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beam’s product lineup

beam creates products for four main purposes: Balance, Performance, Recovery and Sleep. You can take one of their blends based on your activity level and what your body needs that day. They also allow you to shop by benefit or by category depending on how you prefer to take it and what you are taking it for. All of beam’s products are complementary, so it is perfectly safe to take two different beam blends throughout the day. For instance, you can take the Revive Capsules in the morning after a workout, try the Focus Capsules during a long workday when you need a mental boost, and then take the Dream Powder at night to help prepare your body and mind for sleep.

beam does recommend that you space out the products, if you are taking multiple, to avoid taking them too close together and to ensure that you don’t take too many in one day.

I was able to test out the Focus capsules, Dream capsules, Revive capsules and Dream powder over the course of three months to understand the full effects of the products on my general health and wellness.

If you prefer a typical tincture or are looking for topical to treat muscle soreness or for pain relief, beam also sells these products; however, their capsules and powders are what make this brand truly unique. While I used to take a tincture daily, taking beam’s capsules and powders were a new experience for me. I had just finished my normal tincture regimen, so these products were easy to implement into my routine.

Now, I usually take 1 of their products per day, and I find that having an assortment of beam products allows me to adjust my hemp intake based on how I’m feeling and what my body needs in that specific moment.

Please note that these are my personal experiences and my statements and experiences are not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.

beam’s Dream Powder

Drinking beam’s Dream powder, a unique product that is part of the brand’s Sleep collection, is like having a healthy hot chocolate — blended with melatonin, magnesium, and all-natural hemp helps me wind down and prepare for sleep. The Dream powder is made up of cacao, cinnamon, monkfruit, melatonin, magnesium, reishi, l-theanine and beam’s nano hemp. It comes in either 15- or 30-serving bags as well as small trial packs if you’re not sure that you want to commit. Though you can add any type of hot milk or water to the powder, I prefer to mix a scoop of the powder with warm almond milk or oat milk.

Pro tip: if you own a milk frother, it mixes the powder quickly and makes this cozy drink deliciously light and frothy. Otherwise, it’s just as easy to mix with a spoon.

Unlike some of the healthier drink mixes available, the powder isn’t chalky due to the cacao, monkfruit and cinnamon — but it’s also not too sweet. I drink it before bed when I am looking for extra recovery after a stressful day or heavier workout. I also drink it if I feel pretty wired and need to wind down before bedtime, or if I’m craving something sweet after dinner but don’t want to have a sugary dessert (and the resulting sugar rush) late at night. And the Dream powder‘s hot-chocolatey taste is definitely enough to curb any chocolate craving.

I find the Dream powder to be fast-acting, and I start to feel the effects pretty quickly after I finish the full serving, so I have to be careful not drink it more than 30 minutes before I plan to fall asleep. And the best part, after drinking it before bed is that I don’t feel groggy when I wake up in the morning. Drink Dream powder, brush teeth, wash face, drift off to sleep, wake up refreshed. It’s that simple.

"Beam has become part of my night time ritual. The taste is amazing, its like having a healthy hot cocoa — perfectly satisfies any after dinner sweets cravings (which I tend to get more often than not). I curl up in bed with a cup of beam and a good book and about 30-45 minutes later i’m ready for sleep, and I fall asleep instantly. What really put me onto Beam was the quality of sleep I experienced. I wake up refreshed and full of energy, never groggy like I would get if taking melatonin. Its truly a gem and a game changer for my overall wellness!"

— Erin, Fascination Digital Designer.

beam’s Focus Capsules

beam’s Focus capsules are the newest addition to the brand’s capsule family. As part of the Performance collection, Focus capsules are loaded with compounds like COQ10 and ginseng to give you a mental boost in times you need to… well… focus.

I keep the capsules on my desk and take two when I am about to embark on a long day of calls or task-tackling and feel I need a boost. beam’s Focus capsules are also a great alternative to caffeine when I want a little extra energy without having to worry about being wired for hours.

They keep me calm rather than making me jittery or stressing me out like caffeine does. Plus, they force me to drink an extra glass of water when I take them, which is helpful for someone like me who is constantly dehydrated. Not to mention, the sleek container looks great on my desk.

Truthfully, of all the products that I’ve tried from beam this is the one I gravitate towards the least. But over time I have found myself reaching for it before long days of work, and I find that pairing it with a healthy dose of do not disturb mode on my devices really helps me get a lot done.

beam’s Dream Capsules

beam’s Dream capsules, which like the Dream Powder are part of the Sleep collection, feature relaxing compounds like magnesium, l-theanine, and melatonin to help your body fall asleep faster and get a better night’s rest. They are a similar to the Dream powder but in capsule form, which is helpful if I don’t have time or am not in the mood to consume a entire chocolatey drink before bed.

These capsules have become one of my favorite tools to fight against stress, fall asleep faster, and promote recovery. If I feel a bit run down or stressed or if I think I won’t be able to fall asleep easily, I take two capsules before bed with a glass of water (also good to fight against dehydration!).

It is not habit forming so I take it occasionally, but not every night. I also track my HRV at night while I sleep and find that if I take the Dream capsules before I go to bed, I usually have a higher HRV that night — confirming that my body is well-rested and recovered. The capsules help me tackle recovery in my sleep and prepare for the day ahead. Not to mention, when I get a good night’s sleep my body is better prepared to fight stress and protect my immune system, which is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic.

beam’s Revive Capsules

beam’s Revive capsules help your body recover. They feature beam’s nano hemp as well as antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, which can naturally aid your body with recovery by soothing sore muscles and easing inflammation. The capsules do not contain caffeine so you can take them anytime of the day. While they are often consumed by those active in the workout scene, the benefits are not exclusive to people who regularly train. They are for anyone who feels their body needs a little TLC.

However, I tend to exclusively take the Revive capsules after I work out. I especially like to take them after workouts that add stress to my body like weight lifting or strength training classes. At the beginning of COVID, when my living room first became my gym, I found I was not paying enough attention to the recovery part of my workout routine — and my body was feeling the consequences.

Now, I pay extra attention to recovery and have even introduced recovery-focused exercises and techniques into my routine. beam’s Revive capsules have become a key part of these recovery sessions: stretch and foam roll, drink water, and take 2 Revive capsules.

I find that taking the Revive capsules over time have provided long term benefits for my muscles, and I’m able to get more out of my workout sessions as my body is better prepared to take physical stress or strain. I credit the capsules for helping me achieve the improvement I’ve seen in my workouts and mobility over the last few months, and highly recommend them for anyone who is paying extra attention to active physical recovery.

After taking beam’s supplements over the course of a few months, I have been really impressed with how positively they affect my body and overall health. I’ve not found any negative affects and greatly enjoyed a list of lasting benefits. I really love the ability to choose the blend I take based on what my body needs in the coming days and weeks. The Dream products and Revive capsules are the most effective for my body, and they are products that I will continue to use over time.

If you are interested in sampling beam’s products, I recommend giving each a try. With beam, you purchase with confidence. This brand delivers high-quality ingredients, and the products definitely do not disappoint.