FAQ’s

Because the use of CBD is still a relatively new practice, we are asked a lot of questions about how to use it.

Anyone who is willing to invest in a health product wants to make sure that they are using it correctly and are informed about it.

Questions about CBD

Cannabinoids are a class of chemicals that interact with our endocannabinoid system.

There are three main types of cannabinoids:

  1. Phytocannabinoids (from plants)
  2. Endocannabinoids (made by our bodies)
  3. Synthetic cannabinoids (made in a laboratory)

The body produces two primary endocannabinoids (anandamide and 2-AG), the cannabis plant produces approximately 113 different phytocannabinoids, and there are thousands of synthetic cannabinoids.

Although all cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system to some extent, each has a unique set of characteristics and effects in the human body.

The endocannabinoid system is a critical regulator of our nervous, immune, and endocrine systems. Tiny receptors called endocannabinoid receptors are located around the body and are designed to send and receive chemical messages that control pain, inflammation, immune function, and activation of the nervous system.

The body has two primary endocannabinoids that work together to control this system:

  1. Anandamide
  2. 2-AG

The psychoactive component of the cannabis plant, THC, closely resembles 2-AG, which triggers the endocannabinoid receptors associated with serotonin in the brain (providing it with its psychoactive effects).

CBD, on the other hand, is closely related to anandamide, which acts more as a regulator of the endocannabinoid system, supporting homeostasis of various organs throughout the body.

CBD is absorbed through the lungs (when smoked or vaporized), the sublingual capillaries (when taken under the tongue), or through the small intestine (when eaten or taken orally). This can take anywhere from 5 minutes (smoking or vaporizing) to 45 minutes (orally).

Once in the bloodstream, CBD travels through the body and interacts with the endocannabinoid system to exert its effects. CBD will also activate other receptors in the body such as the vanilloid and adenosine receptors.

Over time, the CBD molecules pass through the liver, which metabolizes the compound into inactive, water-soluble forms so that the kidneys can remove it from the body. The liver converts CBD into various metabolites, including 7-OH-CBD and 6-OH-CBD. The whole process can take a couple of days before all of the CBD is completely out of the body; however, the effects tend to last between 6 and 8 hours.

Hemp and marijuana are the same species of plant – Cannabis sativa. Like other plants, cannabis has many different forms (called phenotypes) depending on its genetic lineage and its growing environment. One plant can vary substantially in phytochemical composition to another.

Officially, hemp is any Cannabis sativa plant that contains less than 0.3% THC by dry weight, while marijuana is any cannabis plant that contains more than 0.3% THC. Hemp is considered completely legal in the United States and much of the world, while marijuana is generally considered illegal due to its potential to cause psychoactive effects.

There are also two other species of marijuana: Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis. These species are always classified as marijuana instead of hemp.

CBD has a very long half-life of 1 to 2 days, but the effects generally last between 6 and 12 hours. The half-life is the time it takes for half of a compound to be metabolized and removed from the bloodstream. It is a measure used to predict how long an active dose of a compound (such as CBD or pharmaceutical drugs) will last and how often follow-up doses can be taken.

With the long half-life of CBD, the concentration of the drug will gradually build up in the body over time, causing CBD to have more lasting effects the longer you take it.

¡Yes! Animals also have endocannabinoid systems like humans. CBD offers your pets many of the same benefits. Pets tend to be slightly smaller than humans. As a result, they generally require significantly less CBD than you might need.

Questions about CBD products

In most of the world, the psychoactive cannabinoid THC is considered illegal. It is this compound that drug tests detect, not CBD. CBD is definitely not psychoactive and is legal in most countries. Therefore, a drug test is unlikely to detect CBD content.

No, the CBD oil we offer is a dietary supplement, and as such does not require a prescription.

Third-party testing is a simple and effective way for companies to provide customers with transparency about the products they sell and the claims they make about them. However, the problem is that there are many companies that manufacture low-quality CBD products and sell them to the public as a health supplement.

These supplements are often contaminated with heavy metals or harmful chemicals like pesticides or preservatives. There are other companies that sell CBD oils with advertised potency that turns out to be inaccurate when put to the test. Companies send samples of their products to a laboratory where they are tested to assess the potency of CBD and another to detect potentially dangerous substances.

These laboratories provide an official certificate that shows the cannabinoid profiles and the presence or absence of contaminants according to their own tests. Third-party labs hold the CBD supplier accountable for their claims and reduce customer risk. It’s easier to believe the results from a lab that has no stake in the sale of the product than from the CBD company itself.

There are many different presentations of CBD, including:

  • CBD oils
  • CBD capsules
  • CBD gummies
  • CBD edibles
  • CBD suppositories
  • CBD pet oils
  • CBD bath bombs
  • CBD coffee
  • CBD tea

In general, the best presentation of CBD will vary from person to person depending on symptoms and personal preferences:

  1. For general use: the best options are CBD oils, tinctures, edibles and capsules.
  2. For topical use: CBD creams, salves, balms, and high-potency bath soaps are good choices.
  3. For therapeutic use: The most reliable options for treating moderate to severe symptoms are CBD oils, capsules, and high-potency topicals (for topical conditions). They can be most effective when mixed with other herbs or supplements designed for a specific condition (like insomnia or anxiety, for example).

Other options such as bath soaps, CBD shots, low potency oils, gummies, edibles, tea, and coffee are less reliable for more severe symptoms. The therapeutic dose can be difficult to achieve with these options and other ingredients like added sugar can adversely affect the body in larger doses.

The dosage of CBD can vary significantly from person to person. Recommended doses can range from 5 mg per day, up to 150 mg per day or more. When using CBD for the first time, we suggest starting low and increasing slowly. Start with the lowest dose of around 5mg per day and gradually increase over the course of a couple of weeks.

For some symptoms, you will know right away that you have reached the correct dose when your symptoms are gone. At other times, the benefits of CBD may take several weeks to appear, so we recommend increasing the recommended dose of CBD according to your weight and the level of desired effects, and keeping it constant for a few weeks. During this time, monitor your symptoms and adjust the dose accordingly.

Questions about the Legality of CBD

The main difference between North American and European laws for hemp products is the amount of THC that is allowed to remain in the final product before it is considered illegal. In the United States and Mexico, the threshold for hemp products to be legal for sale as a nutritional supplement is 0.3% of total weight. In Europe, this is 0.2%.

None of these products will give you psychoactive effects, even with 0.3% THC. You would have to consume a significant amount of oil for any psychoactive effect at this concentration.

Questions about CBD and Health Science

In general, CBD is considered safe and has a low potential to interact with other medications or supplements. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. The main problem that CBD can pose with other medications involves the liver. The liver is responsible for metabolizing all kinds of compounds in the body, including those produced naturally, such as hormones or blood cells.

When we take large amounts of CBD that overwhelm the liver, it can cause the metabolism of other compounds that follow the same path to slow down. This can cause the effects of these medications to last longer than expected, increasing the chances of side effects. Each drug is metabolized by different enzymes in the liver.

If you plan to use CBD in combination with other medications, we recommend that you consult your doctor to verify if there are any known drug interactions with CBD. You can also look up the enzymes involved in the metabolism of these drugs and compare them to the known enzymes involved in the metabolism of CBD.

CBD is metabolized by specific liver enzymes:

  • CYP1A1
  • CYP1A2
  • CYP1B1
  • CYP2B6
  • CYP2D6
  • CYP3A5

Other medications can interact with CBD if they act in any of the same ways. This can include adenosine inhibitors, endocannabinoid agonists or antagonists, or opioid medications. Always consult your doctor before taking CBD in conjunction with other medications.

CBD has very few side effects, and the ones it does produce are generally very mild. That being said, there are some potential side effects when using CBD, especially in high doses, or in especially sensitive people.

Side effects of CBD can include:

  • Anxiety
  • Changes in appetite
  • Changes in mood
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

The short answer is no. CBD itself is not addictive and is unlikely to produce tolerance or physical dependence, especially compared to alternative pain relievers or anti-anxiety medications such as opioids or benzodiazepines.

However, CBD can become a habit as people begin to rely on the supplement as a source of relief from their symptoms.

When the CBD starts to wear off, many users will want to take another dose to ease their symptoms again. This is very different from a physical addiction; The worst that will happen if you stop taking it, even after many years of use, is that your symptoms start to reappear.

CBD is not psychoactive, which means it will not produce euphoria, even at very high doses. Most products marketed for CBD will contain no more than 0.3% THC, keeping them well below the psychoactive threshold. However, there are many products that contain THC in psychoactive doses, especially in countries where cannabis is legal.

It is important to always double check the THC content of products before purchasing. Any product that claims to be THC-free, or contains less than 0.3% THC can be taken without concern about getting high.

The short answer is no. Even in high doses, CBD has been shown to be non-lethal. However, taking too much CBD can increase the risk of the aforementioned side effects. You may feel tired and sleepy, which can affect your ability to operate machinery.

Yes. CBD inhibits the cytochrome P450 enzyme, which is involved in the metabolism of many drugs. Compounds in grapefruit inhibit the same enzyme group, which is why doctors advise patients not to eat grapefruit just before or after taking a medicine. By inhibiting cytochrome P450, CBD can be reduced or increased the effects of other drugs. In some situations, it may be advisable for a doctor to monitor the levels of other medications in the blood while taking CBD.

We recommend CBD-rich products made using the whole organic cannabis plant, because this offers the best safety profiles and superior medical benefits.

Hemp-derived CBD products can have severe potential problems: Industrial hemp typically contains far fewer cannabinoids than CBD-rich strains of cannabis, so a large amount of Industrial Hemp is needed to extract a small amount of CBD. This increases the risk of contaminants, because hemp is a “bioaccumulator”, which means that the plant naturally absorbs toxins from the soil.

Hemp-derived CBD and “pure” refined CBD powder lack the critical medicinal terpenes and secondary cannabinoids found in cannabis oil.

Drug tests are designed to identify THC, not CBD or any other cannabinoids. If one takes CBD-rich cannabis that has only a small amount of THC, the THC can be recorded in a drug test