CBD
What Exactly Is CBD?
CBD is short for cannabidiol, a natural ingredient derived from the hemp plant. CBD is an exogenous Phyto-cannabinoid. It comes from outside of the body but mimics some of the actions of endocannabinoids, indirectly working on various receptors In your body.
Introducing exogenous cannabinoids to your body’s ECS with CBD may enhance the body’s own processes. CBD doesn’t bind to CB1 and CB2 receptors. However, it does alter the way that certain neurotransmitters communicate with those receptors, exerting its effects indirectly. CBD is thought to boost the function of your cannabinoid receptors to produce soothing, relaxing effects without producing a "high."
CBD has no known psychoactive properties. Many people choose CBD to help manage their pain, while others supplement daily with healthy CBD to maintain and promote their general well-being, mood and stress levels.
- An Exogenous Cannabinoid. (Comes from outside the body)
- A Phyto-Cannabinoid. (Comes from Hemp, or Cannabis plants)
- Works on Receptors in your body’s EndoCannabinoid System (ECS)
- Promotes Balance and Homeostasis of your ECS
- Promotes soothing, relaxing effects without producing a "high."
- Thought to be Natural and Safe
CBD is short for cannabidiol, a natural ingredient derived from the hemp plant. CBD is an exogenous Phyto-cannabinoid. It comes from outside of the body but mimics some of the actions of endocannabinoids, indirectly working on various receptors In your body.
Introducing exogenous cannabinoids to your body’s ECS with CBD may enhance the body’s own processes. CBD doesn’t bind to CB1 and CB2 receptors. However, it does alter the way that certain neurotransmitters communicate with those receptors, exerting its effects indirectly. CBD is thought to boost the function of your cannabinoid receptors to produce soothing, relaxing effects without producing a "high."
CBD has no known psychoactive properties. Many people choose CBD to help manage their pain, while others supplement daily with healthy CBD to maintain and promote their general well-being, mood and stress levels.
Phytocannabinoids are the substances found in plants (mainly cannabis sativa) and they are able to stimulate the ECS receptors. The most well known and studied phytocannabinoid for ECS stimulation is THC, however this molecule’s non-psychoactive counterpart, CBD, is also able to modulate the structure of the ECS without getting “high.” While THC attaches itself directly to the CB1 and CB2 receptors (like AEA and A2-G), CBD attaches to a different receptor site of CB1. By attaching to a different area it is able to change the shape of the receptor which has an influence on how the receptor will interact with other substances that bind to it. CBD can influence the ECS in other ways too, by supressing the enzyme that breaks down AEA. By blocking this enzyme, AEA has the chance to have a longer effect on the receptor, thus prolonging the positive effects that we seek in using CBD oil as a pain supplement or other form of treatment.
CBD can also directly attach to TRPV1 and other receptors that play a role in our neurological and cardiovascular systems. This is why CBD works so well as a treatment for neurological issues like epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease. If you didn’t already know, big pharma has released a drug called Epidolex that is now FDA approved and prescribed by doctors specifically for treating symptoms associated with epilepsy. CBD companies offering premium products that are all natural, lab tested, and organically grown are becoming the way of CBD use for many users who are seeking a healthier alternative to conventional medicine.
CBD can also directly attach to TRPV1 and other receptors that play a role in our neurological and cardiovascular systems. This is why CBD works so well as a treatment for neurological issues like epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease. If you didn’t already know, big pharma has released a drug called Epidolex that is now FDA approved and prescribed by doctors specifically for treating symptoms associated with epilepsy. CBD companies offering premium products that are all natural, lab tested, and organically grown are becoming the way of CBD use for many users who are seeking a healthier alternative to conventional medicine.
Though CBD is generally well tolerated and considered safe, it may cause adverse reactions in some people.
Side effects noted in studies include:
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Side effects noted in studies include:
- Diarrhea
- Changes in appetite
- Fatigue
- Potential Liver Disease
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What is Full Spectrum CBD?
Full Spectrum CBD oil, unlike CBD isolate products, includes a wide range of cannabinoids present in the cannabis or hemp plant. There are over 100 ‘identified’ compounds in the cannabis plant. Full spectrum CBD also contains a variety of essential vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, protein, chlorophyll, terpenes, flavonoids, and fiber.
While most of these compounds have their own therapeutic benefit, they combine synergistically to magnify and provide far better performance than any single compound alone, and that includes CBD. This interactive synergy between cannabis compounds has been coined the “entourage effect.” The different compounds can amplify each other’s chemistry, making the overall plant more effective.
Similarly, scientific research has shown that both P.E.A. and Sunshine Vitamin D3 interact synergistically with CBD, and other Cannabinoids, in an "entourage effect" that enhances the effects and benefits of each compound.
While most of these compounds have their own therapeutic benefit, they combine synergistically to magnify and provide far better performance than any single compound alone, and that includes CBD. This interactive synergy between cannabis compounds has been coined the “entourage effect.” The different compounds can amplify each other’s chemistry, making the overall plant more effective.
Similarly, scientific research has shown that both P.E.A. and Sunshine Vitamin D3 interact synergistically with CBD, and other Cannabinoids, in an "entourage effect" that enhances the effects and benefits of each compound.
