Most do not know anything about full-spectrum, isolate CBD and its contents. This article highlights everything you need to know about these products.
CBD has gained popularity in recent years due to its health benefits. Moreover, CBD is available in different types; full-spectrum, Broad spectrum and CBD isolate. Full-spectrum CBD is very different from the CBD isolate because it contains all the cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, including a small amount of THC. On the other hand, CBD isolate is made of pure CBD. Read this article to know more about these compounds of the cannabis plant.
WHAT IS CBD?
According to Pellati et al. (2018), CBD is a natural chemical compound found in cannabis plants. CBD does not cause high, and it is widely known for its therapeutic benefits, such as treating cancer-related symptoms, epilepsy, pain, inflammation, anxiety, and many other health conditions.
WHAT IS FULL-SPECTRUM CBD?
Full-spectrum CBD contains all the active cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. The cannabis plant contains two main compounds such as CBD and THC. It also contains other cannabinoids such as terpenes, flavonoids, fatty acids, and other minor compounds, as Marinotti & Sarill (2020) explained. The THC content is not supposed to be more than 0.3%.
WHAT ARE TERPENES?
Terpenes are natural compounds found in the flowers and buds of the cannabis plant. They are compounds responsible for cannabis plant aromas. They give the plant its distinct unique aroma. Some terpenes have therapeutic benefits by working with CBD to enhance their effects.
BENEFITS OF TERPENES IN FULL-SPECTRUM CBD
Terpenes enhance the effect of the main cannabinoid, and many users prefer CBD with terpenes over pure CBD. Each terpene has its potential benefits. Linalool and myrcene have relaxing properties that promote sleep, as described by Cogan (2020). Limonene and caryophyllene help in increasing concentration levels. Other terpenes have anti-inflammation, anti-tumor, anti-bacteria, anti-cancer andante-fungal properties, which greatly improve the CBD benefits.
BENEFITS OF FULL-SPECTRUM CBD
Full-spectrum CBD contains all the beneficial compounds found in the cannabis plant. This brings about the entourage effects where you can benefit from all the compounds available. Some terpenes have anti-inflammation, anti-pain, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
CBD is believed to interact with the endocannabinoid system, which is made of two core receptors responsible for regulating body functions. CBD has many health benefits, such as relieving pain, and cancer-related symptoms, reducing anxiety and depression, treating epilepsy, and many other health benefits.
DISADVANTAGES OF USING FULL-SPECTRUM CBD
Although the THC compound available in full-spectrum CBD is little, it can get some people high’, especially those sensitive to THC. Also, using full-spectrum CBD for a long time, THC can build in your body and show in a drug test.
HOW TO TAKE FULL-SPECTRUM CBD?
Like any other CBD product, full-spectrum CBD is found in different forms such as edibles, capsules, lotions, creams, and oil. You can purchase which you feel comfortable with. CBD taken orally takes longer to show its effects because they go through digestion fast before getting absorbed into the bloodstream. The fastest method for showing effects is using CBD oil sublingually, which involves putting your CBD dosage under your tongue and holding it there for some time to absorb it in the bloodstream.
WHAT IS CBD ISOLATE?
CBD isolate contains pure CBD. This is done by stripping all other active cannabinoids from the CBD extract leaving behind 99% of pure CBD. Although all the other active cannabinoids are removed, CBD isolate still has health benefits.
BENEFITS OF CBD ISOLATE
CBD isolate has therapeutic benefits brought through CBD interacting with the internal endocannabinoid system, which is made of two core receptors responsible for regulating body functions. The core receptors found in the human endocannabinoid system are CB1 and CB2. These receptors are found in the brain and digestive system, responsible for sending signals to the whole body.
CBD helps activate those receptors hence helping in restoring the natural balance of the body, such as mood, body temperatures, and stress. It is also associated with other long-lasting health benefits such as relieving chronic pain, treating cancer-related symptoms, improving sleep, reducing anxiety and depression, and so many other health benefits.
Another benefit of CBD isolate is that it’s pure, so it does not contain THC, which causes high. This means that pure CBD cannot show in a drug test and has no psychoactive effects.
CBD ISOLATE DRAWBACKS
Because CBD isolate contains pure CBD, you can’t get all the benefits of the cannabis hemp plant. As we said before, the cannabis hemp plant contains many active compounds that have therapeutic benefits. These compounds are well known for their entourage effect, which improves the performance of CBD. Some terpenes have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-anxiety properties, enhancing CBD’s overall benefits.
CBD isolate is commonly recommended to people who want therapeutic benefits without any psychoactive side effects because it is made with pure CBD.
HOW TO TAKE CBD ISOLATE?
The most effective and easiest way of taking CBD isolate is by putting the recommended dose of CBD isolate under your tongue and holding it there for some minutes to allow it to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Another way of taking CBD isolate is by adding it to your food and drinks. Olejar et al. (2021) explained that CBD isolate in different forms like edibles, capsules, tinctures, and topicals. Taking CBD capsules and edibles must go through digestion before getting absorbed into the bloodstream. This means that it will take an hour or two for it to show its effects. CBD topicals are applied directly to the affected area and rubbed for some seconds. CBD will get absorbed in the bloodstream hence showing the expected effects.
WHICH CBD IS BETTER FOR YOU?
Getting the best CBD for you can be daunting because it depends on the person’s health conditions and the ailments treated. CBD products come in different forms like topicals, edibles, and tinctures. Choosing the best CBD administration will be the consumer’s choice to make depending on their reverences. If you are using CBD products for the first time, starting with a low dose is good and going slow.
CONCLUSION
Full-spectrum CBD is different from the CBD isolate because it contains all the cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, including a small amount of THC. CBD isolate is made of pure CBD. Full-spectrum CBD contains all the cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, such as terpenes, flavonoids, and THC. CBD isolate is made of 99% pure CBD. Terpenes and other compounds found in full-spectrum CBD have entourage effects that improve the benefits of CBD.
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Pellati, F., Borgonetti, V., Brighenti, V., Biagi, M., Benvenuti, S., & Corsi, L. (2018). Cannabis sativa L. and nonpsychoactive cannabinoids: their chemistry and role against oxidative stress, inflammation, and cancer. BioMed research international, 2018.
Cogan, P. S. (2020). The “entourage effect” or “hodge-podge hashish”: the questionable rebranding, marketing, and expectations of cannabis polypharmacy. Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, 1–11.
Marinotti, O., & Sarill, M. (2020). Differentiating Full-Spectrum Hemp Extracts from CBD Isolates: Implications for Policy, Safety, and Science. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 17(5), 517–526.
Olejar, K. J., Hatfield, J., Arellano, C. J., Gurau, A. T., Seifried, D., Heuvel, B. V., & Kinney, C. A. (2021). Thermo-chemical conversion of cannabis biomass and extraction by pressurized liquid extraction for the isolation of cannabidiol. Industrial Crops and Products, 170, 113771.
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