DO CBD GUMMIES BRING A ‘HIGH’ EFFECT?

The cannabis plants have two major compounds, CBD and THC. These compounds differ a lot. While the THC activates receptors like CB1 and CB2 that cause the high feeling, CBD, on the other hand, binds these receptors. THC is mainly found in marijuana in high quantities. In many countries, the cultivation, sale, or use of marijuana is illegal. The hemp plant is richer in CBD with at least a 0.3% THC. On top of that, the hemp plant is legalized in different countries, including the USA. Therefore, in this article, we’ve done in-depth research and narrowed it down to THC and CBD compounds found in the cannabis plant, how CBD Gummies are made, and their uses.

Cannabidiol

Cannabidiol, or CBD in short, is a compound that is extracted mainly from hemp plants. The hemp plant is organically grown in various USA states like Kentucky and Colorado. The plants are harvested and taken to the factory, where they first undergo curing for a month. The CBD is extracted from the plants through the solvent method and CO2 method. When the Insolvent method is used, alcohol is often used as a solvent in most cases. After extraction, the CBD is processed into the full-spectrum CBD, broad-spectrum CBD, and isolate CBD bases used to make various CBD products like tinctures, oils, topicals, and gummies. Full-spectrum has all the terpenes of a hemp plant, including the 0.3% THC, the broad-spectrum has all the terpenes except THC, and the isolate CBD does not have any of the hemp plant terpenes.

Tetrahydrocannabinol

Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is the main psychoactive compound in the cannabis Sativa plant that gives one a high feeling. THC is mostly found in marijuana. It is also found in hemp but in small quantities that will not give one the high feeling.

How are CBD Gummies Made?

CBD gummies are made with three components: sugar, gelatin, and flavoring. Other components are mixed, heated, and molded, but cool CBD is added. CBD gummies can be made from full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, or isolate CBD bases. In addition, CBD gummies are commonly fruit-flavored. CBD Gummies can’t get you high because the CBD used is from a hemp plant with a THC level of 0.3%. The use of marijuana to produce CBD products is illegal, thus making the use of marijuana is illegal.

Why are CBD Gummies Common?

CBD gummies are common because they are portable. Generally, they are packed in a 30/20 count bottle, which is small and easy to fit in pockets and handbags. This bottle also ensures that the gummies stay fresh. One major characteristic of CBD gummies is that the gummies are sweet. During processing, the gummies are infused with natural fruit sweeteners which mask the grassy taste of the CBD, unlike in CBD oils. CBD gummies are easy to use, unlike oils where you have to measure with a dropper which might be inaccurate. With gummies, you open the bottle, take one or two gummies, and close.

Uses and Benefits of Using CBD Gummies

CBD gummies can be used as sweeteners for CBD oils and tinctures. They also are infused with a sweetener that masks the grassy taste of CBD, but oils and tinctures do not have these sweeteners. After taking CBD oil, one can eat a CBD gummy to sweeten up the grassy taste left in the mouth. CBD gummies may help to promote better sleep. According to research, People with Parkinson’s disease who take CBD gummies improved the REM sleep disorder. Similarly, REM is associated with poor sleep. It also improves excessive daytime sleepiness and, at the same time, affects grogginess, an insomnia symptom.

Besides, CBD gummies have positively influenced mental conditions such as depression and anxiety. CBD might affect serotonin levels. Serotonin is responsible for behavior, mood, sleep, and digestion. Antidepressants work by regulating serotonin levels, concluding that CBD also reduces serotonin levels to manage anxiety. Researchers also think that CBD treats depression the same way as anxiety by regulating serotonin levels.

According to research, CBD affects the body’s endocannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 to reduce inflammation. CBD minimizes activities in sebaceous glands to reduce inflammation. Regular use of CBD gummies will keep the skin clear of acne because they result from inflammation.

Regular chewing of CBD gummies might lead to higher focus and increased motivation. Thus, when doing a task involving a lot of thinking, blood increases in the frontal lobe, increasing creativity and focus. Therefore, CBD gummies might raise blood flow to the brain’s frontal lobe, resulting in intense focus and new ideas.

What are Some Side Effects of CBD Gummies?

Even though CBD effects might not be fatal, knowing them is better. CBD side effects include nausea due to an overdose, dry mouth, drowsiness, and gastrointestinal issues. CBD gummies may interfere with medications. Therefore, check with a doctor if you have medications before using CBD gummies.

Conclusion

CBD gummies will not get you high because the CBD is extracted from the hemp plant, which has a very low amount of HTC. It is illegal to grow marijuana in many states and companies; hence, it is not used to extract CBD because it has very low CBD content. Marijuana and hemp might be similar, but they are very different in their compounds. You can also check the product label or the company’s website for more information about THC levels if you are unsure about the product.

References

Sholler, D. J., Schoene, L., & Spindle, T. R. (2020). Therapeutic efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD): a review of the evidence from clinical trials and human laboratory studies. Current addiction reports, 7(3), 405-412.