2. CBD is safe and non-habit forming.<\/span><\/h4>(WHO)<\/span><\/p>The FDA has yet to make formal statements about CBD\u2019s safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>However:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>The World Health Organization provided data and stated that pure CBD is safe for consumption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>That being said, the quality of the products is still something one has to pay attention to, as the industry standards are not yet fully set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>What is known is:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>You would have to take almost 20,000 milligrams in a short time for CBD to be toxic.<\/span><\/p>3. CBD is psychoactive but non-intoxicating.<\/span><\/h4>(Weed Maps)<\/span><\/p>One of the <\/span>CBD facts<\/span> most people get wrong is whether it is psychoactive or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>The thing is:<\/span><\/p>CBD is most often classified as a \u201cnon-psychoactive\u201d compound. But this is <\/span>wrong<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>What people actually mean to say is that it doesn\u2019t elicit any temporary euphoric effects. CBD is non-intoxicating. Furthermore, it has no serious adverse effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>But while it will not result in a \u201chigh\u201d it is still not correct to label it non-psychoactive. By definition, a non-psychoactive substance does not affect the mind. In this case, that\u2019s not true.<\/span><\/p>Here\u2019s why:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>CBD influences the body\u2019s endocannabinoid system and alters the release of neurotransmitters. THC is also psychoactive. But because its effects can also leave consumers temporarily impaired, it is intoxicating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>CBD affects mental processes such as cognition and mood, and its most well-known psychoactive effect is a calming feeling.<\/span><\/p>4. CBD does not show on drug tests, but traces of THC might.<\/span><\/h4>(Medical Marijuana Inc)<\/span><\/p>Drug tests for cannabis use are designed to look specifically for THC. While they can screen other substances, they do not detect the presence of CBD. So, most hemp CBD oils will not show a positive test, as the THC levels are too low.<\/span><\/p>Watch out, though:<\/span><\/p>If you are not consuming a pure CBD isolate, with all other plant material removed from it, traces of THC <\/span>can<\/span><\/i> show up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>So, if you\u2019re concerned, it\u2019s best not to use CBD products during the periods when you might be tested.<\/span><\/p>5. The extraction method directly impacts the quality of the oil.<\/span><\/h4>(Vitabilis)<\/span><\/p>There are two main methods for extracting CBD. Most CBD is extracted from the leaves, flowers, and stalks of the cannabis plant with a solvent or the use of heat.<\/span><\/p>Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>The first method, solvent extraction, uses solvents to separate the compounds from the plant. In the second method, steam is used to extract oil in a gentle and effective way.<\/span><\/p>Extracting CBD and other compounds without causing damage during the process is essential for the product\u2019s quality, potency, and taste.<\/span><\/p>6. Growers can now breed high CBD plants.<\/span><\/h4>(Harvard Health)<\/span><\/p>Not all cannabis is created equal. By crossbreeding, cannabis growers are able to cultivate cannabis plants with high levels of CBD. There are thousands of unique varieties of hemp, and some plants contain significantly higher concentrations of CBD.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>The same goes for essential vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other cannabinoids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>7. CBD is CBD regardless of the source.<\/span><\/h4>(Medical Marijuana Inc)<\/span><\/p>Some consumers are led to believe that CBD from marijuana is more potent than CBD derived from hemp.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>Now:<\/span><\/p>The percentage of CBD in hemp plants is generally lower than the percentage of CBD in some specially bred marijuana plants. But once the oil is extracted from the plant, the difference becomes negligible. CBD from hemp is the same as CBD from marijuana on a molecular level.<\/span><\/p>8. CBD products differ, and a minimal standard dose is not agreed upon.<\/span><\/h4>(Medical Marijana Inc) (USFDA) (CBD Oil Review)<\/span><\/p>Formal nutritional guidelines for CBD products have not yet been established. CBD supplement facts are not standardized, and there is no proper serving of CBD in the traditional sense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>What\u2019s more:<\/span><\/p>There\u2019s a big difference between full-spectrum products and CBD isolates. Isolates can go through processing and be used with natural or synthetic additives. This makes them more applicable in production, covering a wider range of products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>However, as CBD is known to work best with other compounds, full-spectrum products are more effective. Hemp consists of more than 400 active compounds, including cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes, as well as essential vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, fiber, protein, and chlorophyll.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>Combined, they create what is known as an \u201centourage effect.\u201d<\/span><\/p>9. Buy from providers who have independent third-party testing.<\/span><\/h4>(Medical Marijana Inc)<\/span><\/p>Given that the standards for quality haven\u2019t been set by the FDA, it is up to consumers to research the products they intend to purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>That being said, here are some best practices to will shape future CBD trends:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>- Find out if the product is made with CBD isolate or full-spectrum oil<\/b>. The full-spectrum oil has more of the plant compounds and nutrients.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>
- Inquire about the method of extraction<\/b>. If it is solvent-based, check which solvent is used. It\u2019s important to choose a CBD company that has implemented strict standards around cultivation, the extraction methods, and testing procedures.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t