A Beginner’s Guide to CBD.
While CBD has been growing in popularity in recent years, there is a lot of confusion and it may be overwhelming to someone who has never tried it before. That’s why we’ve created this CBD guide which breaks down the key points and the facts.
While CBD has been growing in popularity in recent years, there is a lot of confusion and it may be overwhelming to someone who has never tried it before. That’s why we’ve created this CBD guide which breaks down the key points and the facts.
CBD OVERVIEW
CBD stands for cannabidiol, which is a compound found in the cannabis plant. Hemp is a specific strain of cannabis that is naturally high in CBD and low in THC, which makes it ideal for extracting CBD. You can reap the benefits of CBD without the associated “high” that you have with recreational marijuana.
How Does CBD Work?
The human body has an Endocannabinoid System (ECS) that translates signals from cannabinoids through thousands of receptions in our brain, central nervous system and immune system. The ECS is responsible for regulating many functions such as appetite, sleep, pain sensitivity and immune system responses.
When cannabinoids from plants enter the body, they interact with our ECS receptors in the same way our internal cannabinoids do, active responses and provide a host of benefits
3 Types of CBD Oil Extracts
Full Spectrum CBD
Refers to the whole hemp plant extract, including up to 0.3% of THC.
Broad Spectrum CBD
Starts as full spectrum CBD that undergoes an additional process to remove trace amounts of THC. It offers the effects of full-spectrum CBD without any chances of THC being ingested into the body.
CBD Isolate
This contains pure CBD only, and none of the other cannabinoids, terpenes or other natural compounds found in the help plant.
Different Ways of Consuming CBD
As the popularity of CBD is growing, there are many different methods for taking CBD, such as tinctures, capsules, topicals, vapes and edibles. While there is no “best” way to take CBD, you will find the pros and cons of each method and ultimately it is down to your preference based on your individual goals, convenience and lifestyle.
Tinctures
DISADVANTAGES
- Some people don’t like the taste of hemp;
however, we do offer a variety of flavoured
oils. - Some people feel that the process of holding
the oil under the tongue for 60-90 seconds is
inconvenient compares to taking a CBD
capsule.
ADVANTAGES
- Fast absorption and high bioavailability when
taken sublingually as the capillaries under the
tongue lead directly to the bloodstream,
bypassing the digestive system. - Versatility (can be consumed sublingually or
added to food and beverages) - Flexible dosing (fill the dropper to the desired
dose and can also be split into multiple doses
throughout the day). - Easy to use.
Capsules
DISADVANTAGES
- Effects may take 1-2 hours to work as the CD
needs to go through the digestive system first. - Ingesting CBD may be lesseffective as the
CBD must pass through the liver which
reduces its concentration before
sending it to the bloodstream.
ADVANTAGES
- Arguably the most convenient way to
consume CBD. - Tastless and odourless.
- Exact dosage every time.
- Taking a CBD capsule doesn’t feel different or
intimidating if you’re used to taking vitamins,
supplements or other medications.
How Much CBD Oil Should I Take?
Finding the optimal dose is an individual process as each person is different, as well as the method of ingestions, so it may take a bit of trail and error to find the right dose of CBD for you.
Several factors influence each person’s optimal dose of CBD including weight, diet, metabolism, sleep patterns, stress levels and genetics. In any case, it is always best tot start with a low dose (starting from 5mg to 20mg of CBD, and see how you react. You can slowly increase the dose over the next few days to find the most effective for you and your goals.
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