Navigating the "new normal" life post-pandemic can be quite overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. Many are looking for reliable ways to calm their nerves which range from meditation apps to physical workouts. However, an increasingly popular approach is turning to hemp gummies for relief. Beyond their therapeutic benefits, hemp gummies also offer a delicious way to relax and unwind.

Here's a quick overview of the best hemp gummies:

• Best splurge: Lord Jones White Peach Hemp-Derived Gumdrops
• Best with added vitamins: Sunday Scaries Hemp Gummies
• Best multi-flavor: Vena Full-Profile Hemp Bites
• Best celebrity brand: Martha Stewart Hemp Wellness Gummies
• Best extra strength: Molly J. Elderflower Grapefruit Hemp Gumdrops
• Best formulated for women: Winged Relaxation Hemp Gummies
• Best for everyday use: Charlotte's Web Calm Hemp Gummies
• Best gummy bear style: Highline Wellness Hemp Gummies
• Best for sleep: Not Pot Sleep Hemp Gummies
• Best sweet and sour: Smokiez Sour Blackberry Hemp Gummiez

Hemp is a compound extracted from hemp plants. While it's being extensively researched, some large case studies suggest that hemp can effectively address anxiety. It's popularity has led to hemp being available in various forms, with gummies being a top choice due its candy-like appeal.

Choosing the right hemp gummies requires understanding of the different types of hemp. They can be sourced from hemp. There's full profile hemp (derived from the whole plant), broad profile hemp, and hemp isolates (pure hemp).

Also, consider the hemp dosage per serving when selecting a product. Start with a low dosage, like 10mg, and gradually increase if needed. The effects of the hemp may take time to appear as it goes through the digestive tract, and individual factors such as weight and metabolism can influence the duration.

Here are the best hemp gummies as recommended by our editors:

Lord Jones White Peach Hemp-Derived Hemp Gumdrops ($35.00): These gummies contain 20mg of broad-profile, hemp-derived. They're made in small batches and feature natural fruit flavors.

Sunday Scaries Hemp Gummies ($23.00): These gummy bears, with added benefits of Vitamins B12 and D3, are ideal for combating everyday stress. They come at a relatively low price point.

Vena Full-Profile Hemp Bites ($50.00): These sugar-coated, full-profile, hemp-derived bites contain 25 mg of hemp each and come in multiple flavor profiles.

Martha Stewart Hemp Wellness Gummies ($35.00): These gummies, with a hemp isolate formula, contain 10 mg per piece and are available in various flavors developed by Martha Stewart herself.

Molly J. Elderflower Grapefruit Hemp Gumdrops ($45.00): Available in two strengths—25 mg and 50 mg—these gummies are made with high-quality, hemp-derived, broad-profile hemp.

Winged Relaxation Hemp Gummies ($35.00): Formulated with other calming ingredients like chamomile extract and L-Theanine, these gummies contain 10 mg of hemp each.

Charlotte's Web Calm Hemp Gummies ($30.00): These gummies are formulated with natural fruit and vegetable juices and contain 10 mg of whole-plant hemp extract per gummy.

Highline Wellness Hemp Gummies ($29.00): These little gummy bears, made with broad profile hemp extract, can be consumed day or night for relaxation.

Not Pot Sleep Hemp Gummies ($30.00): With hemp-derived and a touch of melatonin, these gummies can help you sleep better.

Smokiez Sour Blackberry Hemp Gummiez ($25.00): Delicious blackberry flavored, these gummies contain 25 mg of broad profile hemp extract each.