We all heard
about CBD and its importance, so in order to know the benefits of CBD let's
explain more about the CBD main source.
CBD is the
medical abbreviation for cannabidiol, one of the primary active compounds, or
cannabinoids, found in cannabis plants, which means experts can extract it from
either hemp or marijuana. Unlike its counterpart THC which is other naturally
occurring compound in the cannabis plant CBD does not stimulate euphoria or
make you “high”, but does have a wide of other purported effects making it very
popular and may provide a variety of
benefits by positively impacting the endocannabinoid system (ESC).
The
Endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays a major role in balancing our bodies’ most
important functions from sleep, to mood, to appetite, to bowel movements, and
more.
Your body
naturally produces its own endocannabinoids to support this system, but just
like with any other nutrient, we can have a deficiency and may need extra
support. This is where cannabis comes in. The cannabis plant produces
phytocannabinoids that also interact with your endocannabinoid system.
CBD is
thought to interact with CB1 and CB2 receptors. These receptors are mostly
found in the central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system, GI and circulatory
system.
The exact
way CBD affects CB1 receptors in the brain isn’t fully understood. However, it
may alter serotonin signals.
Serotonin, a
neurotransmitter, plays an important role in your mental health. Low serotonin
levels are commonly associated with people who have depression. In some cases,
not having enough serotonin may also cause anxiety.
According to
the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, the most common uses of CBD are
in the treatment of anxiety, schizophrenia, nausea, vomiting, inflammation,
epilepsy it is also marketed to promote sleep.
More than 60
percent of CBD users were taking it for anxiety, according to a survey of 5,000
people.
And
according to The New York Times, The CBD industry is flourishing,
conservatively projected to hit $16 billion in the United States by 2025.
But the
question is:
Does CBD
really work?
There is a
general lack of studies about that and the scientific research into how CBD
works is still quite limited.
More than
half of the CBD users said they use it to relax. Half reported using it to
reduce stress and anxiety, and the proportions of people who use CBD to improve
their sleep and relieve pain (including muscle, chronic, and joint pain) were
not far behind. Also on the list were relief from migraines, menstrual
symptoms, nausea, and sexual enhancement.
And here are
some proven facts about CBD uses:
CBD & Anxiety
A small
study in 2010 showed that CBD helped alleviate symptoms related to social
anxiety disorder (SAD). Brain scans showed changes in blood flow to the areas
of the brain related to anxiety.
A
double-blind randomized study in 2011 also showed that CBD helped those with social
anxiety disorder. Those with SAD were given CBD before a simulation public
speaking test. From the study:
“Pretreatment
with CBD significantly reduced anxiety, cognitive impairment and discomfort in
their speech performance, and significantly decreased alert in their
anticipatory speech.”
After using
CBD, the SAD group had anxiety levels similar to the healthy control group.
CBD for treating neurological disorders
Epilepsy
A 2018 study
showed that CBD treatment “resulted in greater reductions in the frequency of
drop seizures than placebo” for patients suffering from a severe form of
epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
A small
study in 2008 found that CBD helped lessen psychotic symptoms sometimes
associated with Parkinson’s disease, also some early research shows that taking
cannabidiol daily for 4 weeks improves psychotic symptoms in people with
Parkinson disease and psychosis
CBD side
effects
- Dry mouth
- Diarrhea
- Reduced appetite
- Drowsiness and fatigue
- Cannabidiol is POSSIBLY UNSAFE to use if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Cannabidiol products can be contaminated with other ingredients that may be harmful to the fetus or infant. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Forms of
CBD
CBD can be
taken in many forms:
- Oils: these can be swallowed or absorbed sublingually.
- Topical: creams or lotions can be infused with CBD and absorbed through the
skin.
- Capsules: CBD oil can be placed in capsules and swallowed. This method takes
longer to take effect but can be useful for those who have difficulty with
tremors that may prevent them from dosing accurately.
- Edibles: CBD oil can be infused into gummies or other foods. Dosing accurately
with edibles can be difficult.
- Vaping: CBD oil can also be vaped. This method provides the fastest response
time, but may not be best for those with respiratory issues.
There are some hemp free products which can be used to obtain good results:
- Zilis Ultra Edge for overall Cognitive support
- Zilis Ultra Burn for effective weight loss
- Zilis Ultra Dream for sleep problems
- Zilis Ultra Ice for Homeostasis support
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