Introduction
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid, a substance found in the cannabis plant that has been shown to have several therapeutic advantages. As a result, CBD-containing products, such as CBD gummies, are becoming increasingly popular.
CBD Gummies are candies containing cannabidiol (CBD) oil. They come in a variety of tastes, colors, forms, and CBD concentrations. Gummies are a discreet and convenient method to consume CBD, and successful marketing campaigns by numerous manufacturers have increased their appeal among long-term CBD users and nonusers alike.
However, because the majority of CBD products are not FDA-authorized, their strength and quality can vary between brands and even within the same brand, leaving no guarantee that you are getting what you believe you are getting. Let’s take a look at the benefits and risks of CBD gummies.
What Are CBD Gummies?
CBD gummies from brands like green gold CBD are chewy treats that contain cannabidiol (CBD). CBD gummies do not produce an intoxicatingly psychoactive “high” since they contain no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight. And because many businesses regulate the quantity of CBD that goes into each gummy, you can know precisely how many milligrams of CBD you are receiving with any given dose of these sweets.
CBD gummies may be manufactured with three different types of CBD.
Full-spectrum CBD contains all of the cannabinoids and terpenes found naturally in hemp plants, with a THC content of less than 0.3%.
Broad-spectrum CBD contains all cannabinoids and terpenes found in hemp plants except THC. On the label of most broad-spectrum CBD products, THC content is listed as 0.0%.
CBD isolate is the purest form of CBD, having no additional hemp-derived cannabinoids or terpenes. It, too, lacks THC content.
Some CBD gummies include cannabinoids like cannabinol (CBN) and cannabigerol (CBG), as well as vitamins like melatonin.
How do CBD Gummies Work?
Once CBD gummies are taken orally, the CBD that remains after first-pass digestion gets absorbed into the bloodstream. (First-pass digestion is the process of metabolizing a material at a specific place in the body, resulting in a lower concentration of the substance as it begins to circulate throughout the body.)
More study is needed to determine how much CBD we absorb from gummies because its bioavailability is limited owing to first-pass digestion.
CBD acts by binding to CB1 receptors in the brain and CB2 receptors in the immune system once ingested. These cannabinoid receptors are part of the endocannabinoid system, which regulates the immunological and neurological systems.
CBD also increases GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) activity in the brain. GABA activity promotes calm by reducing the stress response.
Will CBD Make You High?
CBD, like THC (the chemical responsible for the marijuana high), is derived from a cannabis plant. THC, on the other hand, is taken from marijuana plants, whereas CBD is extracted from hemp, which has just trace quantities of THC.
CBD products must have less than 0.3% THC in order to be sold legally in most states. That means that, in most cases, products sold as CBD will contain the relaxing CBD compounds but not the THC that is known for its high. If you are buying reputable, safe CBD gummies, they will not get you high.
