what is cbd?
It’s easier to say than cannabidiol. CBD is not a drug — it’s a natural extract of the hemp plant that contains beneficial terpenes, flavonoids and other whole-plant goodness. Cannabinoids are also found in black pepper, echinacea, cacao and more.
What does CBD do?
CBD works with your body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to help regulate things like sleep, stress response, pain response, immune system response and more. Discovered in the 90s, science is actively exploring how the ECS works to keep your body in balance. Research is just starting to catch up with the experience many people have — CBD supports feelings of calm, a better night’s rest, relief of muscle pain after exercise and overall wellness.
Will CBD make me high?
No. Hemp and marijuana come from different branches of the Cannabis Sativa plant. Commercial Hemp is naturally low in THC, and the extraction process reduces THC even more. Full-spectrum CBD products contain less than 0.3% THC. Broad-spectrum has even less THC, and Isolate formulas are
THC-free.
No high. No habit.
CBD is not a drug. It’s a natural extract that does not produce a high like marijuana and is non-habit forming.
Our bodies are built for CBD
Your Endocannabinoid System.
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We all have a built-in Endocannabinoid System that works to keep our bodies in balance. CBD supports the cannabinoid receptors throughout the body.
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CB1 Receptors are located primarily in the brain and nervous system. They help regulate everything from stress response, sleep, pain response and mood.
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CB2 Receptors are located primarily in the
gut and immune system.
They help regulate your
body’s response to inflammation
and pathogens.
Capsules, Tinctures, Topicals:
A quick rundown.
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Capsules:
Easy to take in a familiar, portable liquid capsule. Get a consistent serving size every time.
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Tinctures:
A great place to start. Adjust the serving size by changing the number of drops under your tongue.
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Topicals:
Balms and gels allow you to target specific body areas and work to hydrate and revitalize the skin.
Full, Broad, Isolate:
What to consider.
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Full Spectrum
Think of full spectrum as getting the full benefits of the whole hemp plant. Full-spectrum extracts include beneficial terpenes and flavonoids that work together for an “entourage effect.” THC levels are less than 0.3%.
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broad spectrum
Not quite “full”, but you’re still getting broad hemp plant components including some beneficial terpenes and flavonoids for an entourage effect. THC levels are nearly undetectable.
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isolate
CBD is the only cannabinoid included. You miss out on terpenes and flavonoids, but for many the main appeal is taking a formula that is verified THC-free.