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CBD Facts: 10 Facts About CBD Oil to Know

CBD facts you should know

As the market for CBD products and public interest overall continues to grow, more and more consumers are seeking out reliable information regarding CBD itself. To help set the record straight, here are ten important CBD facts that you should know.

CBD Facts You Need to Know

All the CBD facts that matterCBD Was First Discovered in 1940, and First Synthesized in 1963

Though evidence of cannabis consumption by humans dates back thousands of years, CBD was not isolated until 1940 by the chemist Roger Adams, and its chemical structure wasn’t clearly defined until 1963 by Raphael Mechoulam.

CBD is One of Over 60 Cannabinoids Found in Cannabis

Although CBD and THC are by far the most popular and well-studied, there are more than 60 cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Many of them are present in such low amounts that they’re difficult to detect at all; modern scientific estimates place the real number anywhere between 60 and 113 cannabinoids.

CBD Doesn’t Get You High

Because full spectrum CBD oil interacts with cannabinoid receptors in the brain, it’s not entirely accurate to describe it as non-psychoactive. However, it will not induce the sense of euphoria for which it’s cousin, THC, is so well-known.

Hemp-derived CBD is the Exact Same Compound as Marijuana-derived CBD

CBD is the same regardless of where it comes from, be it industrial hemp or marijuana. Some strains of cannabis yield a higher THC percentage relative to CBD, and vice versa. The 2018 Farm Bill defines hemp as having 0.3% or less THC, limiting CBD production in states where marijuana is still illegal to industrial hemp.

CBD Oil and Hemp Oil Are Not the Same

While sometimes used interchangeably, CBD oil and hemp oil are different. While they both come from hemp, CBD is derived from mostly the flowers or buds – although full plant extracts use the entire plant. Hemp seed oil, on the other hand, is derived solely from the seeds of the plant and contains no cannabinoids.

CBD’s Effects Are Enhanced By Other Cannabinoids

While CBD in of itself has several purported benefits, it works best in conjunction with the many other cannabinoids present in cannabis. This concept is known as the entourage effect and is the reasoning behind the popularity of full-spectrum CBD oil over most other CBD products. It is for this reason that NuLeaf Naturals sells only full spectrum CBD oil.

When Ingested Together, CBD Can Reduce Some of the Undesired Effects of THC

CBD is a negative allosteric modulator of CB1, the cannabinoid receptor to which THC directly binds. This reduces THC’s binding affinity to that receptor, thereby diminishing some of the effects of THC. Studies have demonstrated that users report feeling less anxious and less euphoric overall when administered a combination of CBD and THC as opposed to THC alone.

The Market for CBD is Expected to Reach $20 Billion By 2024

As if the growing market for CBD weren’t already obvious enough, a recent study by BDS Analytics projects the overall market to reach and surpass $20 billion by 2024. This constitutes a compound annual growth rate of 49 percent, making the total market for all cannabis products (CBD and THC) reach $45 billion by 2024.

CBD is Increasingly Being Administered to Pets

The endocannabinoid system by which CBD enacts its effects is present in all mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish. This includes cats and dogs, which are known to experience many of the same medical and emotional issues as humans. It is therefore logical – and widely anecdotally supported – to suggest that CBD can help our pets manage anxiety, stress, pain, nausea, and other ailments. NuLeaf Naturals believes in the power of CBD for pets and offers a CBD pet tincture for use with your furry friend or friends.

Though Now Federally Legal, CBD Products Are Not Regulated By the FDA

At the time of this writing, only one cannabis-derived product has been approved by the FDA: Epidiolex, a drug containing CBD, is administered to patients two years of age and older as a treatment for seizures. The FDA currently prohibits the marketing of any CBD product as a treatment for any disease or condition and emphasizes that some manufacturers of CBD products are not abiding by FDA standards and are potentially putting consumers at risk.

Though much is already known about CBD and its effects, much remains to be discovered. There is an ongoing global shift in attitudes regarding how CBD is viewed both as a drug and a consumer commodity, whereupon continued scientific study is shedding more light on its therapeutic potential while discrediting the negative stigmas of the past.

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