Zilis UltraCell CBD Oil Review & Trial
This is a personal review. Click Here to Visit the Zilis Website
Women’s Blog Talk did its own independent, informal study on the Zilis UltraCell Full Spectrum Hemp CBD Oil and I’m excited to share our results and also to educate you on CBD.
When I decided to navigate the waters on finding reputable CBD Oils to try, I took the task very seriously and I’m just getting started.
If you haven’t noticed, CBD Oils, hemp products and medicinal marijuana are HOT topics and have been for a while.
Supplementing with CBD Oil has become a popular and naturally safe alternative (or addition) to pharmaceuticals which can potentially help with many health concerns.
I also have an interest in brain health. Having a sister with epilepsy, I’m always on the lookout for things that won’t disrupt her delicate balance of meds and that could help her. She is my inspiration for this post.
The hemp plant has been used since ancient times for healing, but sadly it’s been illegal for the past 80 years, so we have some catching up to do on research!
There are many promising studies to date on CBD however, some of which I’ll link to in this post and plenty of anecdotal evidence to support its popularity.
If you’re considering trying a CBD Oil for endocannabinoid nutrition, whether it be for pain, anxiety, relaxation, better sleep, or a host of other health benefits – you’ll want to keep reading.
Choosing a CBD Oil for our Trial
Choosing a CBD Oil can make your head spin, especially if you’re a researcher like me who demands quality and transparency.
There are varying MG strengths, differences in distillation processes, and huge differences in price because of quality standards.
I mean, do you really want to use a CBD that uses an alcohol distillation that requires boiling which can destroy its medicinal properties? Or one that’s not organic? Hemp is like a sponge when it comes to absorbing toxins.
About Zilis UltraCell CBD
We used the Zilis UltraCell Full Spectrum Hemp CBD Oil for our study, in both the Berry and Lemon flavors (most people liked the Berry flavor best, including myself).
Participants took the UltraCell for 7 days and reported their results, and I’ve been on this product since June 2018.
Quick Stats on Zilis Ultracell CBD Oil
- 500 mg, 1 oz bottle (30 ML)
- *16.67 mg per serving, 4.2 mg of CBD per serving (1 serving = 1 ML = one dropper full)
- Phytocannabinoid-rich Full Spectrum Hemp Oil (using the whole plant as nature intended and not an isolate)
- Organic hemp grown in Colorado
- No THC
- Has a medical advisory board in place
- UltraCell (liposome and micelle) technology for maximum absorption and bioavailability, water soluble
- 94% maximum absorption and faster onset of action
- Per studies up to 30x more absorption vs a typical CBD Oil
- Independently tested for heavy metals, pesticides and CBD content
- Contains Prebiotics
- Infused with Acai berry for coloring and flavor (berry flavor)
- Price: $149/bottle for a 30 day supply – $99 if you sign up as an Ambassador (which is what I did to get the discount)
Why I Wanted to Try CBD Oil
My purpose in wanting to try CBD stems from my interest in holistic measures I can take to help me relax and get more restful sleep, and to see if it might help my body feel better.
Being in my mid-40’s, I’m really starting to feel the aches and pains. Sore knees, sore shoulder from swinging at the volleyball, tendonitis in my right arm, achy and stiff in the mornings. Being premenopausal doesn’t help either… night sweats, random bad moods, PMS type symptoms.
My hope was that CBD oil would be something that would fit nicely with my lifestyle to help my body just…feel better.
What Can CBD Oil Help with and How Does it Work?
CBD Oil may provide many health benefits as our bodies are made with cannabinoid receptors; we are hard wired to benefit from endocannabinoid nutrition to support homeostasis within the body.
Our bodies endocannabinoid system regulates many functions in the body including the central nervous system, cognitive and physiological processes (i.e., sleep, mood, memory, appetite, pain-sensation, fertility and pregnancy, and inflammatory responses).
CBD can effectively penetrate the blood-brain barrier to provide nutrition to our endocannabinoid systems (much like MCT oil can).
I should add that I’ve been supplementing with MCT oil in my coffee for over a year and love the brain benefits, intermittent fasting on MCT is my norm. The Zilis UltraCell contains MCT which is also why it has such a great taste.
Zilis UltraCell Full Spectrum CBD Oil – About the Blend
Unlike other CBD oil isolates, Zilis UltraCell is a phytocannabinoid-rich full spectrum hemp oil containing over 400 active compounds including CBD and a host of other cannabinoids, flavonoids, terpenes, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
Much like eating a full orange would be more beneficial if you’re low on Vitamin C (vs. taking a Vit C pill), a full spectrum CBD has an entourage effect.
Zilis utilizes all aspects of the hemp plant in its natural state and creates an environment where the compounds work together to create a synergistic effect.
Zilis UltraCell CBD Oil is Water Soluble
Have you ever tried mixing oil and water? It doesn’t mix… What’s different about Zilis UltraCell is that it’s water soluble, which means your body will absorb it more efficiently.
UltraCell is processed with a proprietary technology using liposomes and micelles for maximum absorption and bioavailability.
Liposomes act as a time release delivery, whereas the micelles promote rapid onset.
Ultracell technology is only available from Zilis.
Here is a study on the Bioavailability of Zilis Ultracell
Is CBD Legal? Does it Make you…High?
Zilis UltraCell CBD Oil is made from the legal hemp plant (not its female counterpart – the marijuana plant). Hemp was legalized when the 2014 Farm Bill passed and is legal in all 50 states.
The Zilis UltraCell CBD Oil does not contain THC which is the psychoactive property in marijuana that makes you feel high.
The Federal Farm bill allows hemp products to contain as much as 0.3% TCH. However, all batches of Zilis Ultracell are independently tested to contain less than 0.0% – but since it’s derived from hemp, it can contain trace amounts.
So, while Zilis CBD Oil will not make you feel high, it does a good job of making some people feel “chill.”
Some CBD Oil blends are in fact made from the marijuana plant and do contain THC and may be beneficial for certain conditions.
Zilis UltraCell 7 Day Challenge
I heard about Zilis from a friend and decided to take the Zilis UltraCell 7 day challenge. using the UltraCell Berry Flavor, an organic full spectrum hemp CBD oil.
The directions are to not change anything else in your routine, simply take one dropper full a day. Even though I’ve heard CBD can give you energy, I decided to make it a nightly routine.
And for the record it didn’t give me energy, but I can see how if it reduces someone’s pain, that could make you feel better and result in more energy. Just my theory!
My Zilis UltraCell 7 Day Challenge –
Rachel (me), mid 40’s, good health w/ general body aches from an active lifestyle, premenopausal symptoms, trouble relaxing at night and falling asleep.
Day 1
The night I decided to start taking my Zilis UltraCell CBD I was feeling AWFUL! Bloated, miserable, achy, and felt like PMS was starting to hit, super cranky.
I was a little afraid at how this CBD stuff was going to taste…. I took one dropper full (1 ML) of the UltraCell Berry flavor and let it sit under my tongue for about 15 seconds before swallowing.
It tasted good – sweet and every bit like berries and has a little “zing” to it. Definitely pleasantly surprised by the ease of consumption.
I felt it quick, within about 15 minutes. As I was begrudgingly making tacos, I just started smiling and looked over at my husband and said “wow, I feel so much better, I feel like a I have some kind of a little buzz.”
But I couldn’t put my finger on the feeling. I just felt more relaxed, more chill, and my mood did a 180! My body wasn’t hurting as much and I didn’t cuss out my husband for wanting food – so far so good!
I felt sleepy and was ready for bed earlier than normal, and didn’t feel the need to take my normal dose of melatonin (I usually take about 3 mg liquid melatonin and have finally stopped!).
One thing I noticed was that I had some strange, vivid dreams (alligators trying to bite my sister), but I woke up feeling very rested, got a ton of work done the next day, and had energy to go lift weights. Good mood all day! Where did that PMS go?
Day 2
So I had a full day of activity and my body is sore from the gym, but I was in a much better mood today! I drank my ketones earlier, so I had lots of energy, per usual.
I took my UltraCell at 8:30 pm, and just like the previous night, I felt more calm within about 15 minutes.
Relaxed, but not falling asleep, just chill – I felt good!! I slept great and didn’t experience any weird or vivid dreams on night 2 and haven’t since.
Day 3
When I woke up this morning I seemed to feel a “residual” feeling from the UltraCell. I felt well rested, and wasn’t groggy, but I just noticed an overall calmness and lighter feeling in my body (no aches or pains taking that first trip to the bathroom).
I have read that CBD “builds up” in your system before you’ll feel the full effect so I’m not sure if a week is really enough time to feel the full benefit.
Got my morning chores done without feeling grumpy about it and felt more patient and cheerful overall, no anxious feelings.
Got plenty of work done today, had a conference call with a prospect and felt sharp as a tack.
Took my UltraCell around 9:30 pm and felt like crawling into bed to watch Netflix, so it’s definitely helping me relax and stop working so much. Same as the other night, it took about 10-15 minutes to feel it.
Day 4
I played beach volleyball all day and by night time, my whole body hurt…like an OMG I’m hurting. So instead of taking my usual Advil and sometimes a vodka/club to kill the pain after diving for balls and falling in the sand, I took my CBD and it took the pain away…like ALL of it.
I’m pretty shocked actually at how it helps so much with my aches and pains. Slept great. I keep telling my husband he needs to try it since he pops Advil twice a day.
Days 5 – 7
Taking the UltraCell CBD at night feels like its become routine, overall I have nothing new to report that happened on days 5-7 other than I like the way I’m feeling.
I look forward to taking the CBD at night, it tastes good, chills me out quickly and I go on with a relaxing evening, and I especially like how it helps reduce my overall aches and pains.
I’ve taken no Advil in a week because I haven’t needed it. I haven’t really noticed much else but I don’t really have any major ailments either. I’m sleeping great and waking up rested.
6 Weeks Later – Summary of my UltraCell Experience
I’m going to sum up my experience since I continued to take the Zilis UltraCell long after the 7 day challenge and I’m still taking it nightly.
There is no doubt that the UltraCell CBD helps me relax at night and I like that. I tend to be a workaholic at night when I should be relaxing on the couch with my husband.
It has helped reduce general soreness (and sometimes really painful body aches) from beach volleyball and weight training, and helps put me in a good mood if I’m cranky and helps alleviate PMS type symptoms.
My shoulder pain is completely gone, however my tendonitis arm is still bothersome, but less. See my review on the topical at the bottom, I am loving it for my arm!
I took no other pain relievers during this six week period because I haven’t needed it.
Physically, that’s about all I can attest to. I like it – I like that the Zilis CBD oils are from organically sourced hemp and I do believe they make a good product.
Gave myself a concussion! Just a blip on the radar
One thing significant that did happen to me just after the six week point was that I gave myself a mild concussion hitting the side of my head on the corner of a dresser drawer! Klutz….
Immediately I got a terrible headache and felt very tired. I stopped taking my CBD oil for about five days…headaches continued and I thought to myself, could these be rebound headaches from stopping the CBD?
Spoke to my NP and she said you wouldn’t get rebound headaches from stopping CBD and she said take it, that it should help with the headaches. So that night I resumed, and my headache went away completely. I’m so mad at myself for stopping during that time!
As a follow up, I saw my GP, she confirmed I probably gave myself a mild concussion…I declined the CT scan, and declined the “short term antidepressant that also helps with headaches” and instead will continue taking the CBD and over the counter meds if I need them.
There seems to be enough convincing research on CBD and concussions that it could actually help me recover and it definitely takes my headache pain away!
In fact the first big study on cannabinoid treatment for concussion is being done by the University of Miami which received a $16 million grant for the research. Pretty exciting since my sister’s epilepsy Dr.’s are at UM!
Women’s Blog Talk Zilis UltraCell CBD Trial Results
My UltraCell CBD trial for Women’s Blog Talk was just a casual one –not an official case study by any means – but a way to get some random honest feedback. I gave away 10 bottles of UltraCell to 10 participants to try for a week.
Some were friends and acquaintances, and some were randomly chosen from a CBD Trial Participants Wanted post on Women’s Blog Talk Facebook page.
Angie, mid 30’s, recent car accident with concussion, neck and back pain
What time did you take it? between 8:30-9:30pm each night
What did you think of the taste? I had the lemon…and wasn’t really a fan.
How quickly did you feel it (if you felt it): I think it made me rather sleepy most evening…but a few nights I really couldn’t tell if anything was different.
Did it make you sleepy, calm, reduce anxiety? Mostly just sleepy
Did it help you fall asleep faster or stay asleep? I think it helped me to stay asleep…TOO well. I overslept a few times in the last week.
Did it help reduce pain in your body? I don’t think it helped me with pain, I take other medications for that.
What things do you normally suffer from and did it help with any of that? Unsure
I’ll tell you though…I had some crazy dreams. I’ve also had a few morning headaches…I’m not sure if it was from this…or a change in the frequency of my chiropractor and physical therapy appointments.
I hope this is helpful information for you. I wish I had “felt” more.
Elesha (NP) late 40’s, triathlete, hypothyroidism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (results in lack of cortisol and aldosterone production, but well controlled with vigilant healthy lifestyle and meds)
Taste was OK. I went to sleep easily but I usually do once I actually get in bed and stay there. Looking back at my Garmen, the stress scores those days were about half what they usually are on work days, but I didn’t noticeably feel different. A Garmen is a triathlon watch called Fenix 5s. It measures heart rate and ratio of sympathetic : parasympathetic activity, and also records meals and how many calories eaten vs. burned. 9/25-9/28 were the work days during the week I took the UltraCell. Since taking the CBD didn’t cause any obvious problems, I bought more and will see if I notice anything else.
John, 35, muscle and disc pain in back
This is John. I really can’t give you much of a review. The first night I took the Zilis CBD I woke up the next morning and my back pain was minimal. I was ecstatic! After that i was in the same place I was. I honestly felt no results after the first day. I’m sorry I can’t give you more than that.
Melissa, mid 30’s, semi-pro volleyball athlete, trouble staying asleep
What time you took it: I took the CBD at night around 10:30 PM.
What you thought of the taste: The taste was good, fruity and wasn’t too sweet.
How quickly did you feel it (if you felt it): The first night I took it I felt it within 15 min. I felt very relaxed and fell asleep very easily. I only felt this way the first night, the following nights I fell asleep without any issues but didn’t feel the same feeling as I did the first night.
Did it make you sleepy, calm, reduce anxiety? It made me sleepy and calm the first night.
Did it help you fall asleep faster or stay asleep? The first night it helped me fall asleep faster and I also stayed asleep longer that night. The second night I woke up wide awake around 4 AM and had trouble falling back asleep. All of the following nights I fell asleep without any issues but still woke up in the middle of the night around 3 AM.
Did it help reduce pain in your body? I didn’t have any pain in my body so I cannot say this helped reduce pain in my body.
What things do you normally suffer from and did it help with any of that? I suffer from being able to stay asleep throughout the whole night. This seemed to help me stay asleep for longer the first night I took it but the following nights I still woke up in the middle of the night. I was hoping the CBD would help keep me asleep and I would stop waking up in the middle of the night like I have been but it did not.
Helena, late 40’s, Menopausal Symptoms, Pain and Depression, Has Tried Other CBD’s
I took it around 11am and I found the taste good.
This one didn’t make any change at all. I payed a very careful attention on all my symptoms and they remained exactly the same. The symptoms are:
Hot flashes. I still have some despite the hormone therapy I am doing
Depression
Pain all over the body even if I am taking Lyrica
Poor sleep because of the pain
Lack of energy
Sadness because of the depression I think
Weakness and fatigue
I didn’t notice any change on those
Maybe this one isn’t strong enough or it is not recognized by my body as a medicine
I had some hope that maybe will work at least a little bit, because at this point a little bit means a lot, but I had no luck with this one.
I hope that it worked for the other ones! Thank you anyways for the opportunity to try.
Amy, 43, right hip bursitis, right knee patellar tendinitis, anxiety (panic attacks), difficulty sleeping at times
Yes I was able to finish the trial.. Here is my summary.
Day 1 : I took Cbd oil as directed about 8:30pm on Friday went to bed at 10:30 pm felt very awake almost hyper had to get back up. Felt like I had taken it but no change.
Day 2: took it in the day time sat 1:00 pm went to mall with son felt exhausted headache came then finally felt better after 40 min and felt pretty good. Still chest tightening noted (something that happens everyday for me ) anxiety without cause 🙁
I didn’t feel any changes at all with my pain..felt some difference with anxiety about 5th day but not for long.. Felt I did start sleeping better about 5th day .. So maybe 5th day is the trick.
It is also good to note that I have an active job in the healthcare field and am not over or underweight for my age and height.. I felt more difference with taking Keto Kreme than with any other supplement I’ve tried as far as mental clarity and pain goes.. I hope this answers all your questions if not please feel free to ask away..
Emily, 32, nightly anxiety, aches and pains from an active lifestyle
I tested the lemon UltraCell CBD oil and it tasted delicious. It had a unique taste that was slightly sweet but definitely tasted like hemp.
I am in the middle of wedding planning and managing two jobs, my passion (a cardio dance fitness instructor) and fabric sales (to support my passion). I have anxiety nightly and aches and pains from killing my body at the gym, trying to get ahead of the #winterbody. My first wedding dress fitting the first week of January.
The CBD oil did help me relax, but it didn’t help me stay asleep through the night and I woke up groggy. I had a couple bad dreams, one where a bird was stuck in my curly hair and I woke myself up swatting the air. haha
It did help my aches and pains, but more notable was my lack of PMS symptoms. Less cramps, less hunger cravings, less mood changes.
I like the Zilis CBD but the price point is a little steep.
Zilis UltraCell Conclusion
Zilis UltraCell CBD Oil is a quality, safe, non-pharmaceutical health supplement you would simply need to try to see how it helps you.
While our trial results weren’t consistent, one week is not long enough to measure the full potential benefits of CBD and some may need to play around with the dose (and increase if necessary).
In fact, the first week is often a “loading” period where the CBD is just starting to build up, and some of my participants had some major issues they were hoping to relieve.
The body doesn’t repair itself in 7 short days (don’t we wish) and obviously no “real” studies were ever completed in only 7 days…
What one person feels on Zilis UltraCell CBD (or CBD in general) may not be the way YOU feel on it, but I would give it at least 30 days before you make a judgement.
For me personally I’m quite happy with the relaxation effect, good sleep and less body and headache pain, and how it alleviates PMS/premenopausal symptoms and puts me in a better mood!
And as I recovered from my mild concussion, I was thankful to have it as it’s helped with headaches.
My shoulder pain (that has bothered me for over two years) is non existent. To no longer have pain in my shoulder when I swing is huge for me!
I had enough faith in the way I’m feeling that I signed up to be a Zilis ambassador so I can get my CBD at a discount, and so I have a trusted brand to recommend to my friends and followers.
I think Zilis UltraCell is a quality product, it’s organic and full spectrum, distilled by cold methods and the company tests its quality regularly and has a medical board in place to make improvements or give suggestions as needed.
You have to be careful just choosing any brand off the shelf at a health food store or online. There are a ton of mom and pop brands and you really have no idea of the quality or the method of distillation. I’m sure there are plenty of GREAT ones as well…just do your homework.
I still have other brands that I plan on trying and will review and compare those as I can, but for now I’m happy with the way I’m feeling on this one and think that Zilis UltraCell is a quality CBD Oil to try.
And while it is is pricey, it’s standard for the true CBD dosage and it’s the only one I’ve found that has such an impressive absorption factor.
To join Zilis:
Click Here to visit my Zilis website
You can either just purchase retail as a customer, or you can join as an ambassador.
If you’d like to join as an Ambassador, you’ll need my referrer ID: 7130330
As an Ambassador, you’ll get your Ultracell or Topical at a deep discount ($99 vs $149), totally worth it for the long term regardless if you want to make this a business.
Zilis CBD Topical Gel – UPDATE!
The Zilis Full Spectrum Hemp CBD Topical was on my list of things to try and it just arrived! It smells amazing, like peppermint and basil.
Quick update on the Zilis CBD Topical Gel:
IT’S STRONG!! …and it knocked me out today! I have tennis elbow (from volleyball) so there’s about an 8 in section on the top of my right arm that always sore and tight even if I’m just sitting, it really gets painful after playing.
So….per the directions I rubbed a generous pea sized amount on my arm…it feels great on the skin, first a cooling then a warming sensation and the pain was reduced, it absorbs fully and feels dry to the touch.
But I didn’t stop there. 🤣 Since I could still feel the pain in my arm a bit, I went back and used a second dose about 2 hours after the first. I quickly felt relaxed, then sleepy, the arm pain GONE and I fell asleep in my husbands chair (comfortably numb). They say you need to play with a CBD dose to get it right so I’m glad I did this experiment, it was a little too much for me for daytime. 😃
However, if you are in a lot of pain and also have trouble sleeping – CBD could really be your solution…without having to reach for addicting pain killers.
THIS is why people are turning to CBD, it’s natural and not addicting and quite honestly, it works!
I hope you enjoyed my review and I hope you learned something! Please leave comments or questions below!
If you’d like to learn more visit the Zilis website
Plus CBD Oil – an Alternative Recommendation
I’ve been looking into alternatives and the Plus CBD Oil is worth considering if Zilis is out of your price range.
It’s organic hemp, full spectrum, non-GMO, gluten free, third party tested they use a CO2 distillation process.
A 2 oz bottle (160 servings) of the Plus CBD Oil drops are 750 mg with 5 mg CBD per serving – price is $80.96.
Their best seller is the Peppermint flavor but they also have Goji Blueberry if you prefer fruity.
They also have sprays, rubs, soft gel caps (15 mg), oral applicators, and GUMMIES which are awesome! 🙂
Click Here to Read My Plus CBD Oil Gummies Review
Q: I have a herniated disc. I am not sure if it can be totally fixed without some kind of surgery. I also have rheumatoid arthritis. I have pain all over my body and I do not know where is hurting anymore.Can this help with the pain? –Winnie
A: Hi Winnie, yes it can help, I find that’s where CBD helps me the most – with pain relief. Of course I can’t tell you how well it would work since everyone’s level of pain is different but it’s certainly worth a try. I would try the trial bottle and go from there. Let me know if I can help, thank you! Rachel (the trial bottles I sell on this blog)
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Q: does Zylliss use the carrier method, the solvent method, or decarboxylation for its Ultra Cell full spectrum hemp oil –linda
A: CO2 cold distillation process
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Q: What feedback have you gotten from diabetics? –Linda
A: Hi Linda, I can’t say I have gotten any specific feedback from diabetics in regards to CBD oil use.
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Q: relieve pain –theresa
A: Theresa, yes it does a great job relieving pain for me. Tendonitis, and shoulder pain here… and I sleep like a baby.
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Q: I would love to be in a trail on this CBD oil. I have MS am 64 and have lots of aches and pains. Especially with my right hip and leg which are effected from my MS. –Janet
A: Hi Janet, the CBD trial I did was last August and I wrote about the experiences here in this blog. I would just buy some and see how you do, and do your own trial. It could help you quite a bit but you won’t know until you give it a shot, everyone’s different. Good luck! Rachel
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Rachel Vrabel
Rachel is Chief Editor of Women’s Blog Talk and writes reviews across the spectrum of anti-aging, health and beauty. She has an English degree from USF and worked in finance for 15 years before establishing this website in 2011. She loves having a place she can share her inspiration for health and beauty and continue to help others! She lives in South Florida with her husband and her hobbies include beach volleyball, HIIT training and combing the beach for sea glass and shells.
