A COMPLETE GUIDE TO VAPING CBD

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO VAPING CBD

There are three types of vape CBD; full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and isolate. Quality CBD vape is determined by the method of extraction, other elements, and the manufacturing process, alongside potency and purity levels.

Vaping CBD continues to gain popularity among the youth since they find it cool and effective. Vape products are infused with different hemp plant extracts and flavors to make them cool. The common hemp plant extracts infused in the vape are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), flavonoids, and terpenes. Vaping CBD is mostly used for recreation rather than therapy. Although most CBD manufacturers are now investing in vape products, they are yet to be legalized in the USA. Vaping is harmful to the user’s lungs, liver and heart. This article gives a complete guide on how to vape CBD.

Which Type of Vape CBD Is Safe?

Everyone is looking for the safest way of taking CBD. Vaping is among the common and effective ways of consuming CBD. There are three types of vape products; full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolate.

Full Spectrum

Full-spectrum CBD is commonly infused in vape products since it involves less extraction. It is manufactured using all the elements of the hemp plant, including THC, CBD, terpenes, and flavonoids. Most people prefer vaping full spectrum CBD since it is associated with various health and wellness benefits. The most common benefits are enhancing sleep and reducing stress, anxiety, and pain. According to Vučković et al. (2018), Hammell et al. (2016), and Shannon et al. (2019), CBD might help with pain, inflammation, and sleep problems. According to VanDolah et al. (2019), full-spectrum CBD offers an entourage effect. The entourage effect is the ability of various elements to work together to give more health benefits than a single element.

However, the presence of THC in full-spectrum CBD makes some people doubt its effectiveness. THC is the second dominant element of the hemp plant associated with intoxicating side effects. As a result, the 2018 Farm Bill and the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) restrict THC levels to 0.3%. However, this bill did not consider marijuana since their THC levels are high and could show in drug tests. However, some research argues that THC is beneficial in the full spectrum CBD since it has anti-inflammatory properties that regulate body functions. Überall (2020) states that THC reduces pain and improves mental health. Although vaping full spectrum CBD has numerous health benefits, check on THC levels and the total amount vaped.

Broad Spectrum

Broad-spectrum is the second most popular CBD used in vape products. It is nearly related to the full spectrum. Broad-spectrum CBD is manufactured with all the elements of the hemp plant except THC. Some of its elements include CBD, terpenes, and flavonoids. It also offers an entourage effect but has minimum THC-related risks. Although broad-spectrum CBD is void of THC, too much of it has THC-relayed side effects, including severe headaches. The smoke is also harmful to your health since it covers the lungs, interfering with oxygen flow.

Isolate

Isolate CBD is unique in full-spectrum and broad-spectrum. It is manufactured with pure CBD and cannot offer entourage since CBD is the only element. Isolate CBD is suitable for beginners and those avoiding the psychoactive side effects of THC. Vaping isolate CBD should be moderated. Being the only element present, CBD is highly concentrated and might cause addiction.

Choosing the Best CBD Vape Products

Vaping can be addictive and harmful to your general health and wellness. Therefore, you need to get the best CBD-infused products. The following tips will help you find the best CBD vape products for a fascinating vaping experience;

The Method of Extraction

There are various ways of extracting hemp plant elements used in manufacturing different types of CBD. Although ethanol continues to gain popularity, it’s not the best option. Ethanol is suitable for large-scale production of CBD, but it’s likely to leave the crude oil contaminated with various chemical solvents. CBD and manufacturing experts recommend CO2 since its effective and clean. It minimizes contamination of the environment and the end products. Therefore, consider vaping CBD products manufactured using organic CO2 hemp plant extracts.

Other Elements

CBD manufacturers use various elements to improve its effectiveness and quality. Nearly all of them consider organic elements to evade contaminating the hemp plant. One of the commonly used elements is MCT or coconut oil. MCT oil is an organic element used for improving the effectiveness of all CBD products, including vapes. The element has bioavailability features making the plant suitable for improving absorption rate.

The Manufacturing Process

Although most people tend to overlook the manufacturing process, its of significant in determining quality. Best CBD producers in the US employ a team of manufacturing experts and chemists to oversee the whole process. The role of chemists is to determine the best chemicals to manufacture the products. They choose the safest chemicals and minimize the total chemicals, minimizing contamination chances.

Potency and Purity Levels

Nearly all CBD producers assess their products’ purity and potency levels for safety and quality affirmation. The lab results should be the center of attention for vaping CBD. Ensure the posted and actual potency variance doesn’t exceed 10%, as stated by the FDA. The FDA has been sending warnings to brands exposing its customers to overdosing unknowingly by posting wrong potency levels. Also, check on purity levels to avoid vaping CBD contaminated with chemical solvents and heavy metals.

Conclusion

Vaping seems the best alternative to enjoying your CBD for therapeutic and recreational use since it offers rapid effectiveness. However, you should be keen on the potential health and wellness threats. Vaping is likely to expose you to choking, especially for beginners. Even though there are various health and wellness benefits of vaping CBD, they are yet to be approved. Also, vaping is likely to harm your general health and is yet to be approved in the US. The smoke covers the lungs interfering with the flow of oxygen. Notably, there is no prescription for CBD vape products.

References

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Shannon, S., Lewis, N., Lee, H., & Hughes, S. (2019). Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep: A Large Case Series. The Permanente journal23, 18–041.

Vučković, S., Srebro, D., Vujović, K. S., Vučetić, Č., & Prostran, M. (2018). Cannabinoids and pain: new insights from old molecules. Frontiers in pharmacology, 1259.

VanDolah, H. J., Bauer, B. A., & Mauck, K. F. (2019, September). Clinicians’ guide to cannabidiol and hemp oils. In Mayo Clinic Proceedings (Vol. 94, No. 9, pp. 1840 1851). Elsevier.

Überall, M. A. (2020). A review of scientific evidence for THC: CBD oromucosal spray (nabiximols) in the management of chronic pain. Journal of Pain Research13, 399.

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