Our Story
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), prescription-based opioid overdoses claimed the lives of nearly 47,000 people in the United States during 2018.
Another 20,000 deaths were from illicit drug overdose. Overdose has been on the rise for the last 20 years. A huge problem has developed.
Sharing similar concerns, Steven Levy, David Meister and Dr. Howard Rubin founded Gaard Labs in 2018. Bringing their complementary expertise under one roof, Gaard Labs was formed to create the next generation of plant-based relief and wellness products.
The founding group brings extensive expertise in cannabis cultivation, product manufacturing, regulatory and financial matters. Our medical and science team is led by pain management experts Dr. Jon Greenfield an Orthopedic Surgeon and Dr. Howard Rubin, a Psychopharmacologist. As a Medical Psychologist, Pain Management Specialist, and Psychopharmacologist, Dr. Rubin is one of the leading medical professionals involved in cannabis product formulation. He has contributed to the blossoming science of the medicinal use of cannabis and has won awards for his premium cannabis topical pain relief products.
Gaard's products are made from high quality US grown non-GMO hemp from licensed farms which was ethanol extracted in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliant facilities. Our medical and science team works together to create trustworthy products for those seeking a plant based approach to improved physical and mental wellness. We guarantee you'll like our products, or your money back.
OUR MISSION
Our team has already helped many thousands of people with pain. Gaard's mission is to advance cannabis based wellness by creating effective products trusted by millions of people for daily lifestyle improvement.
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EFFECTIVE PRODUCTS YOU CAN TRUST
While the CBD market is saturated with many options to choose from, it can be daunting to search for safe, effective and true to label products.
Like anything else in life, experience matters.
Our team members have been creating cannabis based health and wellness solutions for many years under medical and adult use licenses in regulated markets. Trust experience.