The Benefits

One of the main reasons why hemp-derived CBD products have gained such popularity over the last few years is that they offer such a broad spectrum of health and wellness benefits. We will discuss some of the potential benefits here, but first, we must state that while these products may help with certain symptoms, results may vary from person to person, and the FDA has not evaluated these claims.

How Does CBD Work?

Here comes the science bit! Cannabinoids trigger certain effects in the human body when they interact with our cannabinoid receptors. These are part of the endocannabinoid system, which plays a vital role in the central nervous system. We have two different types of cannabinoid receptors:

• CB1 Receptors - These can be found throughout the body, but particularly in our brains. They help to coordinate our movements and control pain, emotions, thinking, appetite, memories, and various other functions.

• CB2 Receptors - These are more commonly found in the immune system and impact pain and inflammation.

THC, the psychoactive component of hemp and marijuana, attaches to our CB1 receptors, while CBD stimulates both receptors, encouraging the body to produce its own cannabinoids called endocannabinoids.