CBD 101
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound found primarily in the flowers and leaves of the hemp plant. It’s one of many powerful cannabinoids found in hemp, and is known for supporting body and mind in various ways. The most well known cannabinoid receptions, CB1 and CB2, are proteins that are imbedded in the membrane of cells.
These surface proteins are then attached to another protein that determines the signalling direction activation or inhibition.
The Cannabis Plant
Hemp and marijuana are simply broad classifications of Cannabis that were adopted into our culture; below you can see a few differences between the two. It’s important to mention that the defining characteristic difference between the two is based on a single factor — the amount of THC in the plant — or rather whether it will get the user high.
What is CBD?
What is CBD?
CBD is a natural, plant-based cannabinoid derived from hemp that works by regulating our body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). This biological system is responsible for our stress levels, memory, mood, and sleep patterns, among other essential processes that maintain our internal balance.
The benefits of CBD compound with consistent use and adapt to our body’s needs and deficiencies. Introducing CBD into your daily routine has the potential to improve sleep, mood, and focus while reducing stress, pain, and inflammation.
How does CBD Work?
We all have an endocannibinoid system that regulates three of the bodies vital functions:
Central Nervous System
Hormone Regulation
Immunity
CB1 and CB2 receptors that are found throughout our system bind with phytocannabinoids, causing regulation in the internal working of our system, the impact is so powerful it targets your genes In order to understand what your body needs.
