With such powerful benefits such as pain relief, reducing anxiety, and
improving sleep quality; it’s no wonder that CBD has risen in popularity within
the past few years. However, many people aren’t aware that there are
actually three different forms of CBD.
That’s right, there are actually three main types of cannabidol (CBD) – CBD
isolate, full spectrum, and broad spectrum.
While the CBD extraction process is the same within all three forms, there are
key differences in the contents of each form that differentiate them.
Let’s break it down.
CBD Isolate
CBD Isolate is a pure form of CBD, it comes in crystal or powder form and it
contains 99% pure CBD. Isolate is derived from hemp plants and is abstracted
from all phytocannabinoids, such as THC, and any other plant matter.
CBD isolate is a great option for those that desire a higher dosage of CBD
without a trace of THC and it is also odourless and flavourless. However, the
downside to using CBD isolate is that this form of CBD does not benefit from
the “entourage effect”.
When CBD is used simultaneous with cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, they
are able to benefit from the entourage effect – the synergy that is achieved
when all the components of the cannabis plant work together to create
additional benefits. This is why many CBD-users prefer other forms of CBD
over isolate as they want the additional benefits that come with the
entourage effect.
Full-Spectrum CBD
One of the more popular forms of CBD is called full-spectrum CBD. Full
spectrum CBD contains several components of the cannabis plant, including
THC (the main psychoactive compound within the plant that creates the high
sensation). However, full-spectrum CBD generally contains less than 0.3% THC
which is not enough to make users feel any psychoactive effects.
While full-spectrum CBD includes fantastic benefits such as anti-anxiety,
pain-relief, increased sleep quality, and more; the THC that is present within
this form can be detected in a drug screening.
Many CBD users are looking for the benefits that are provided through
full-spectrum CBD without the THC.
Broad Spectrum CBD
This brings us to the final and most popular form of CBD – broad spectrum CBD.
Broad spectrum CBD is manufactured very similarly to full-sprectrum, the only
difference is that the former is completely separated from any traces of THC.
Now, you may be wondering if broad-spectrum CBD will still benefit from the
entourage effect and the answer would be; yes!
Thanks to the remaining compounds such as cannabinoids, terpenes,
flavonoids; broad spectrum CBD still benefits from the entourage effect,
meaning users can enjoy a long list of effective benefits such as:
- Pain relief
- Increased sleep quality
- Regulation of stress
- Relief from digestive issues
- Treatment of epilectic seizures
- Reduced PTSD
- Treatment of various addictions
- Ease diabetic complications
- So much more!
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