You may be surprised
to learn that within us is a system specially designed to interact with
cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD)!
When you first get started with
any cannabinoid products, such as cannabidiol (CBD), it’s easy to become a
little bit overwhelmed about the whole thing. After all, there are a bunch of
new words and phrases to learn, and it can all be a little intimidating.
With so many different CBD
products entering the market, including CBD oils and CBD Vapes in Australia, it’s
important to understand how they work and how they interact with our bodies. So,
to make your CBD journey a little easier, in the following article, we’re going
to take a closer look at how cannabinoids such as CBD interact with our bodies.
What Is Cannabidiol (CBD)?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one
of the two dominant cannabinoids found in the cannabis sativa plant. However,
unlike the other dominant cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC), CBD has no psychoactive properties and won’t result in you
experiencing that ‘euphoric’ high.
According to the World
Health Organization (WHO) ‘CBD is generally well tolerated with a good
safety profile. However, reported adverse effects may be as a result of drug-drug
interactions between CBD and patients’ existing medications.’
CBD is found in both hemp and
marijuana plants. However, marijuana plants are high in THC and extremely low
in CBD, while hemp plants are the opposite. Therefore, almost all CBD products
that you purchase in Australia are made using CBD that was sourced from
Australian grown hemp plants.
Hemp plants are defined as having
less than 0.3% THC. More than 0.3% THC and they are considered marijuana
plants. Here at Australian CBD Oil, we use CBD, which has been sourced from
organically grown hemp plants that are grown right here in Byron Bay,
Australia.
What Is The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)?
Inside all of us, regardless of
whether or not we have ever tried a cannabis product, is something known as the
Endocannabinoid System (ECS). Research suggests that the ECS is responsible for
maintaining homeostasis within our internal systems. The ECS does this by regulating
different bodily functions such as appetite, sleep, mood, reproduction,
fertility, and mood.
The ECS is made up of a series of
receptors that are all linked together and spread throughout the body. It’s
this linked receptor design that makes CBD products so versatile. Different
delivery methods can still allow your body to absorb CBD and other
cannabinoids.
Your ECS produces
endocannabinoids which are similar to phytocannabinoids such as CBD but
produced within the body rather than from plants. The two main endocannabinoids
are anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglyerol (2-AG).
Our bodies produce these
endocannabinoids as required. However, what happens if our body isn’t producing
enough endocannabinoids to adequately regulate our internal systems?
The ECS is an extremely
complicated system, and researchers are only just scratching the surface when
it comes to fully understanding it. Still, extensive research
has linked the Endocannabinoid System to the following bodily processes:
- Appetite, Digestion, & Metabolism
- Chronic Pain
- Inflammation & Other Immune System Responses
- Mood
- Learning & Memory
- Motor Control
- Sleep
- Cardiovascular System Function
- Muscle Formation
- Bone Remodeling & Growth
- Liver Function
- Reproductive System Function
- Stress
- Skin And Nerve Function
CBD doesn’t bind with the two
main receptors (CB1 and CB2) as THC does. Researchers believe instead that CBD
prevents endocannabinoids from being broken down by the body. By not being
broken down as quickly, endocannabinoids such as AEA and 2-AG can have more of
an effect on your bodily functions.
Although we are slowly unlocking
all the secrets which the ECS holds, we still have a long way to go, and more
clinical studies are needed before we can make any specific medical claims.
What Is CBD and How Does It Interact with
Our Body? – Conclusion
We have had a long and often
complicated history with cannabinoids over the last thousand years but
understanding how CBD interacts with our body is an important part of using any
CBD oils or lotions.
If you have any further questions
about how CBD interacts with our bodies or would like to learn more about how
you can incorporate CBD into your daily health and wellness routine, don’t
hesitate to contact us
at Australian CBD Oil. Our friendly and professional team will get back to you
ASAP!