CBD MYTHS AND FACTS
CBD is the latest trend and has become the search no1 ingredient by dermatologists in the skincare industry for its benefits. CBD has become very popular with celebrities too. Kim Kardashian West one of the best – know celebrities in the world once said that she loves CBD. She has gone on record multiple times saying that she is obsessed with CBD beauty products. She has even gone so far as to host a CBD - themed baby shower, to help educate her friends and family about what it can do for you. If this is your first time learning about CBD, you have come to the right place. We put together 5 Myths and Facts about CBD, what is it, what we know about it and how it works.
#MYTHS
MYTH #1: CBD INDUCES HIGH
CBD is not a psychotropic cannabinoid, and it does not get you high or addicted. Instead, CBD helps regulates various cannabinoid receptors and systems throughout the body.
MYTH #2: CBD COMES ONLY FROM HEMP
Hemp is a variety of cannabis that has been cultivated for industrial purposes, such as to source fibre, oil, or seeds. These varieties are to contain only up to 0,2%of THC in Europe. and in the US, the threshold is less than 0.3% THC, People believe that CBD oil is exclusively sourced from industrial hemp. But that's not correct. Some manufacturers do use industrial hemp to produce CBD some of them using plant varieties with different classifications.
MYTH #3: CBD MAKES YOU TIRED OR SLEEPY
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is involved in many different bodies of internal processes. The process is sleep. However, it's a common misconception that CBD makes people sleepy or has a sedative-like effect. Studies have shown that CBD can promote waking and delay sleep time. It is all down to the cannabinoid and terpenes profile. Some of the compounds found in CBD oil can stimulate relaxation. In case you are feeling tired, take the oil before you go to bed.
MYTH #4: CBD IS NOT SAFE
In the year 2017, a report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated that naturally occurring CBD is safe and well-tolerated in humans and is not associated with any public health risk "In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential." The World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) removed CBD from its banned substances list in the year 2017.
MYTH #5: ALL CBD IS THE SAME
CBD is one compound. However, the source and purity of such a compound are critically important factors. In nature, CBD does not occur as a single ingredient and is found in plants with hundreds of other components. When extracted, via various extraction techniques, you will all the other cannabinoids. This derivate is called full spectrum extracts. CBD can be isolated from its original packaging to up to 99.9% pure CBD. This is what CBD isolate in fact, is. The effects of CBD isolate, and the full extract is different, and each has its pro and cons. The blend of other ingredients in the product is also important to look up the known benefits of each and make your picture of it.
#FACTS
FACT#1: CBD WON’T GET YOU HIGH
Earlier, we clarified that CBD acts on the mind and is therefore psychoactive. However, it isn’t intoxicating. Unlike THC, CBD won’t produce any kind of high or euphoria, even in extremely high doses. However, it’s important to note that some full-spectrum or whole-plant CBD products may contain trace amounts of THC. That’s because THC is a natural compound that is present even in industrial hemp plants. Full-spectrum oils contain the whole profile of chemicals found naturally in hemp, and therefore may contain trace amounts of THC. These concentrations are so low, however, that they won’t be enough to get you high.
FACT #2: THE HUMAN BODY PRODUCES CANNABINOIDS
Cannabinoid receptors, located throughout the body, are part of the endocannabinoid system, which is involved in a variety of physiological processes including appetite, pain sensation, mood, and memory.
There are two main endocannabinoid receptors:
CB1 receptors, which are mostly found in the central nervous system
CB2 receptors, which are mostly found in your peripheral nervous system, especially immune cells
Endocannabinoids can bind to either receptor. The effects that result depend on where the receptor is located and which endocannabinoid it binds to. ECS exists and is active in your body even if you don’t use cannabis.
FACT #3: CBD MAY PREVENT ENDOCANNABINOIDS FROM BEING BROKEN DOWN
Most cannabinoids can bind to both types of receptors — CB1 & CB2. This is true for both the endocannabinoids — anandamide & 2-AG — and phytocannabinoids like THC. However, the phytocannabinoid CBD doesn’t directly trigger either receptor. Instead, it modifies the receptors' ability to bind to cannabinoids. Additionally, CBD plays a larger role in the endocannabinoid system: influencing other types of receptors, while also enhancing your natural levels of endocannabinoids by occupying certain enzymes. While the details of how it works are still under debate, research suggests that CBD can help with pain, nausea, and other symptoms associated with multiple conditions.
FACT #4: CBD IS LEGAL IN MANY COUNTRIES
There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the legality of CBD supplements. And while the law regarding these products varies from country to country, many places allow the legal sale of CBD supplements, so long as they contain only trace amounts of THC. For example, CBD is legal in many European countries, including Ne Zealand, the UK, Uruguay, Canada, and more. In the US, CBD is legal federally if it is derived from hemp, i.e. cannabis plants that contain less than 0.3% THC.
FACT #5: CBD HAS REAL HEALTH BENEFITS
There’s been a lot of research into cannabinoid therapy lately. And it’s true; cannabis compounds like CBD have real health benefits. That’s because the endocannabinoid system helps regulate a lot of bodily processes, including everything from pain to the formation of memories. So far, research suggests that CBD may relieve symptoms of anxiety and stress, pain and inflammation, improve sleep, help with skin disease and much more. It’s important to note that the research in this field is still ongoing and there is a lot we don’t know about cannabinoids and how they work.
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. The information provided is derived from research gathered from external sources.
BY AŪXACANN 29 AUGUST 2022
