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CANNABINOIDS

Cannabinoids are a diverse class of chemical compounds that occur naturally within the human body (endocannabinoids) and cannabis plants (phytocannabinoids), which interact with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and trigger various physiological actions

PHYTOCANNABINOIDS

Phytocannabinoids are naturally occurring cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant.  This is opposed to synthetic cannabinoids which are manufactured artificially, and opposed to endocannabinoids, which are actually cannabinoid receptors in the bodies of animals and humans.

ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM (ECS)

The ECS is responsible for the pharmacological effects relating to how we feel, both mentally and physically.  The ECS helps the body maintain a stable biological environment, or homeostasis.

The ECS is responsible for the physiological processes like appetitie, pain sensation, mood and memory, and cannabinoids mediate communication between various cells and systems.  Its receptors, when activated, trigger various chemical, natural and pharmacological effects relating to how we feel, both mentally and physically

A FEW QUESTIONS ANSWERED

WHAT IS CBD OIL?

CBD oil is derived from a compound called cannabidiol.  Cannabidiol (CBD) comes from the cannabis or hemp plant.  The oil is usually sourced from the industrial hemp instead of the marijuana strain.  The former is characterized as safe, while the latter has psychoactive effects due to the presence of another type of cannabinoid called tetrahydrocannabinol or THC

The successful extraction of CBD oil from hemp requires the isolation of CBD from THC;  the purpose is to guarentee that the final product is not psychoactive.

HOW DOES CBD OIL AFFECT THE HUMAN BODY?

The human body contains recently discovered receptors called CB1 and CB2.  Scientists believe that these receptors are linked to several functions, including appetite, emotions, mood, coordination, movement, and pain.  CB1 is found in the brain, while CB2 receptors are in the immune system.  Accordingly, cannabinoids like CBD oil are compounds that naturally interact with those receptors in the body, activating them in the process.  Therefore, the ingestion of CBD can improve the endocannabinoid function of the body.

CAN CBD OIL MAKE YOU FEEL "HIGH"?

CBD does not make you high.  Unlike its fellow cannabinoid THC, CBD does not have the psychoactive properties.  Many CBD oil full spectrum products contain trace amounts of THC, but they don't have enough of it to produce a psychoactive effect.

HOW MUCH CBD SHOULD I TAKE?

The best way to maximize the effect of CBD is to start small.  Many people think that CBD failed them because they didn't feel anything even after a couple weeks of regular use.  The technique is to figure out the right dose that is enough for your body to respond.  You do not take it as much as you want and expect immediate results.  The key to success is starting slow.  For example, you can begin by not taking more than 5mg of CBD oil.  Stick with that dose for about a week before you start increasing it.  You do this every week until you finally figure out the right dose.

HOW DO I FIGURE OUT IF I AM BUYING A HIGH QUALITY CBD PRODUCT?

It is no longer difficult to find out if the product you are buying is legitimate as before.  You can start by researching for information about the brand over the web.  Look for lab reports and don't just settle for the cannabinoid profiles.  Find out if the brand puts the effort into testing for heavy metals, solvents, and other contaminants.  If you find any information about the brand that makes you suspicious, then look for another one. 

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