Top 5 Facts About CBD

By now, you’ve likely heard about CBD and the many ways people around the world have implemented this powerful plant extract into their daily lives.

Whether you’re new to CBD or have been using it for a while, knowing the facts about CBD can lead to a better understanding of exactly why it’s so beneficial. When you know the facts about CBD (as opposed to the many myths out there that exist), you can make a more informed decision regarding the well-being of you and your loved ones.

1.) It’s Proven: It has been proven that CBD reduces nausea and vomiting, suppresses seizures, treats psychosis, treats inflammation, combats neurodegenerative disorders, prevents the growth of tumors and cancer cells, and helps to manage anxiety and depression.

2.) Combats the High: CBD is known to have the opposite effect of THC and will actually suppress the high effect. It offers natural protection against the high.According to recent studies, CBD acts to reduce the reduce the intoxicating effects of THC, such as memory impairment and paranoia.

3.) CBD Is One of Over 100 Cannabinoids Found in Cannabis: CBD has quickly gained worldwide attention for the seemingly endless benefits it provides. Did you know, however, that CBD is just one of over 100 cannabinoids that is naturally present in cannabis?

While CBD and THC are the most well-known cannabinoids, there are others that also contain wellness-promoting profiles of their own. All cannabinoids interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) to produce a variety of different effects.

Aside from THC and CBD, the most common cannabinoids in cannabis include:

CDBA (Cannabidiolic Acid).CBG (Cannabigerol).CBC (Cannabichromene).CBN (Cannabinol).CBDV (Cannabidivarin).THCV (Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid).

Although CBD and THC are the most widely researched cannabinoids, the discovery of these other cannabinoids has led to increased research aimed at discovering exactly how they might influence the body and mind.

4.) CBD Helps Support the Endocannabinoid System: By now, almost everyone has heard about the benefits of CBD. However, many people are still in the dark about exactly how it works. While cannabis researchers are still researching this, one thing is clear — CBD is known to support the endocannabinoid system (ECS).

The ECS is known to regulate several biological and physiological processes in the body including mood, energy, appetite, sleep, stress response, metabolism, muscle control and more. It’s suggested that the endocannabinoid system is one of the most important physiological systems involved in establishing and maintaining human health.

CBD helps support this extremely important system.

5.) CBD Is Safe: In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report that found CBD contains zero health risks whatsoever to humans and animals. That’s not all that was revealed in this groundbreaking report. It was also highlighted that CBD isn’t addictive and contains no potential for abuse.

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