CBD is becoming increasingly well-known and more people are using CBD. But how does CBD work and how does CBD oil work in the body? Is it immediately noticeable and how much CBD should you actually use? In the following blog article, we will take a closer look at how CBD oil works.
Where does CBD come from?
CBD stands for cannabidiol, a substance found in the leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant. Besides CBD, there are 103 other cannabinoids (substances) in the cannabis plant. The best-known cannabinoid besides CBD is Tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC. This substance can make you high or stoned. THC is commonly found in the marijuana plant. In the cannabis-hemp plant, THC occurs in small amounts. You cannot get high or stoned from this. CBD products may not contain more than 0.05% THC. This is a minimal amount. At ProHemp, all our products are tested by external laboratories. This ensures you receive the best quality and that you are certain to buy a safe product.
When CBD is extracted from the plant, it is a paste-like substance. This paste is used to make the CBD product. The most well-known method to produce CBD is through CO2 extraction. By using CO2 extraction, all cannabinoids remain in the CBD. This results in a Full Spectrum CBD oil. The paste-like substance is mixed with the CBD product. The most well-known CBD product is CBD oil. The CBD oil from ProHemp is made from a pure hemp extract, combined with hemp seed oil or MCT oil.
How does CBD work?
Before purchasing CBD, you want to know how CBD works. There are various CBD products. The most effective way to take CBD is through CBD oil. You drop the CBD oil under your tongue. Under the tongue are the most glands, allowing CBD to be quickly absorbed into your bloodstream and body. If you swallow the CBD, your body breaks it down faster and you will absorb less CBD.
Once absorbed into your body, it is taken up by the endocannabinoid system.
The endocannabinoid system
You have it, your neighbor has it, even your pet has it; the endocannabinoid system, or ECS. A difficult word to pronounce, but very important to understand if you want to know how CBD works. Endo means inside or within. It is often also explained as own, because it is inside you. If we translate the endocannabinoid system nicely, it is the body’s own cannabinoid system. The ECS is a system in your body that produces body-own substances that help counteract certain complaints.
But how does the ECS work? You are riding your bike to work. There is a tree on the road blocking your way. You call the municipality to have the tree removed. A few minutes later, the municipality arrives and removes the tree. You get back on your bike and continue your ride.
A simple example of how the endocannabinoid system works. The ECS is a signaling system of our body. In the story above, the road is your body and the municipality is our brain, the organization that monitors and manages everything. Because the endocannabinoid system sends a signal, the problem can be solved and you can continue on your way.
The endocannabinoid system does not repair defects itself but does detect them. The tree in this case can be anything. It can be pain, inflammation, thoughts, or other processes in your body. The monitoring of these defects happens at the cellular level. Signals are sent that connect to two receptors: CB1 and CB2 receptors.
CB1 and CB2 receptors
A cannabinoid is a substance that can bind to a cannabinoid receptor, of which there are at least two types, CB1 and CB2. There are body-own cannabinoids such as anandamide and 2-AG (2-arachidonylglycerol), as well as plant-derived cannabinoids. Think of CBD and THC. THC is a drug with psychoactive effects.
Stimulation of the CB1 receptor causes an appetite-stimulating effect. CBD does not cause a psychoactive effect. The cannabinoids in your body bind to the CB1 and CB2 receptors. CB1 receptors are mainly found in the central nervous system and in some organs. Think of motor skills, nausea, pain, and memory. CB2 receptors are mainly found in peripheral organs and in the cells of our immune system.
How long does it take for CBD to work?
A pill that cures all your complaints, how wonderful would that be. This is often how people think about CBD. I received the CBD bottle and used it, but I don’t feel anything yet, how can that be? The way you use and take CBD is very important for the proper effect. We now know what the ECS is and that it needs to be balanced to properly address your complaints.
The moment you take CBD, something happens immediately, even if you don’t feel it. It can take weeks before you notice the first improvements. To balance the ECS, it is important that you take the right dosage of CBD. The right dosage depends on your complaint, weight, age, and lifestyle. The optimal dosage is different for everyone. That is why it is (especially in the beginning) difficult to find the right amount.
If you have never used CBD before, it is important to build up the CBD dosage gradually. Keep in mind the build-up phase. The build-up phase of CBD can sometimes last 8 to 12 weeks. It is important that you continue taking CBD. There are people who give up just before the CBD starts to work.
We also often see that when CBD works, people suddenly stop taking CBD (because they feel better). After a few months, they feel worse again and start taking CBD again. The build-up phase (the body’s adjustment phase) then starts all over again. It is important to be patient with CBD and to keep taking CBD even if you feel better.
We advise that if you feel better, you gradually reduce the dosage. This way you find the right dosage for you. For the optimal effect of CBD, using CBD oil is very important.
How do I use CBD oil?
For the best results, the use of CBD is very important. We have some DO’s and DON’Ts when it comes to using CBD.
Do;
- Drop CBD under your tongue and swallow it after 90 seconds
- Always take CBD 30 minutes before or after a meal
- Take CBD multiple times a day
- Build up the dosage gradually
- Use CBD for a longer period
Don’t;
- Do not mix CBD with water or food
- Do not take too much CBD (this is a waste of your money)
- Do not take CBD immediately before or after eating
- Do not take all your daily drops at once, but spread them throughout the day
- Do not stop taking CBD if you feel good, but reduce the dosage gradually
- Do not buy CBD without a test report
It is important that you take CBD the right way. The best way to absorb CBD is through CBD drops. You drop the CBD under your tongue because there are capillaries there that absorb the CBD best. If you swallow it immediately, the stomach breaks down a large part of the CBD. Therefore, let the CBD oil sit for 90 seconds before swallowing.
If you have any questions about using CBD oil, please let us know. Our team is ready to provide you with tailored advice.