We’ve all heard of CBD and it’s amazing benefits but what actually is CBD? Welcome to the Elite Gainz blog where we aim to answer all of your questions from the basics to the technical.
CBD is short for cannabidiol, this is one type of hundreds of different types of cannabinoids, which can be found in the plants that are part of the cannabis family. Cannabinoids refer to a type of chemical substance that exists in these plants and ALSO within the human body. Each cannabinoid has its own special and unique effects, which in many cases leads to health benefits.
Although our CBD products contain multiple cannabinoids, cannabidiol is the most prominent one.
Organic and sustainable hemp is used within the manufacturing of our CBD products. Hemp is a member of the cannabis plant family that contains little to no THC content and is commonly used for its vast health benefits and natural fibre qualities. This is not to be confused with the marijuana plant which contains higher levels of THC and can, therefore, induce a psychoactive effect on the user.
We use a detailed extraction technique that enables us to strip out any unwanted cannabinoids and isolate the relevant ones, leaving our products with only those containing the best health benefits. Our products are a mix of full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and isolate. Simply put, this dictates the amount of CBD and other cannabinoids within the product. We ensure that our products comply with the strict legal guidelines and are also 0% THC.
The benefits of CBD are constantly being discussed and the list is constantly growing with people discovering new advantages of using it. People have come forward to state CBD is helping them with various ailments including mental illness (particularly stress and anxiety), chronic pain, insomnia, and muscle recovery! Although CBD is not officially registered as a medicine for these, the number of positive responses speak for themselves!
Cannabidiol (CBD) products have become a very popular remedy in recent years for helping with various health problems. The NHS use cannabis and CBD based medicines for patients suffering with conditions including epilepsy and MS, and for people going through chemotherapy. However, CBD can be used by anybody without a prescription. Many people use it to help improve their general wellbeing and assist in reducing anxiety and depression, to promote better sleep, to help soothe pain and inflammation, and much more. CBD works by interacting with cannabinoid receptors (CB1 & CB2) in the human body. These receptors are essential for regulating many bodily functions relating to the brain and the immune system. CBD is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidizing effects. It is important to take an appropriate amount of CBD per day for you.
It will be down to personal preference when it comes to deciding which works best for you. Our team is on hand to help you make the right decision for you!
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