Why is CBD an excellent food supplement?
Why consume CBD?
What is CBD? Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, is one of the molecules found in the cannabis or hemp plant. Cannabis is grown in large quantities all over the world under the name "hemp", which indicates that it does not contain THC in prohibited or banned quantities. This plant is very well known and increasingly used in many fields. What's more, the hemp plant is nutritionally very good for the body and offers a good number of benefits.
When it comes to absorption, let's go over the basics. The human body has an endocannabinoid system. It is activated by cannabinoids that our body produces naturally on its own. When we consume hemp, our endocannabinoid system is activated and helps support the nervous and immune systems.
CBD is very high in gamma-linolenic acid, an omega-6 that helps compensate for hormonal problems. This omega-6 has benefits for treatments related to premenstrual syndrome, as well as benefits for easing problems linked to the menopause, and benefits for people who suffer from water retention. You can simply take CBD oil and enjoy its benefits to reduce, or even correct, the problems mentioned above. You will also find information about the benefits of CBD oil in this article.
CBD and all cannabidiol-based food supplements contain some of the amino acids that are essential for a healthy, balanced diet. The hemp seeds used to produce CBD hemp oil have many benefits that very much support this. For example, consuming CBD hemp oil is an option not to be overlooked for easier digestion.
French CBD legislation
As far as CBD in France is concerned, no law has yet been published. There is no real classification of CBD in French legal registers. Until now, it has been considered a food supplement rather than a medicine. Trials involving CBD are under way in France, despite the delay caused by the current health crisis (Covid-19). Unfortunately, the French state lags quite far behind many neighbouring countries such as Spain, Italy and Switzerland, which have fully paved the way for CBD. But for the time being, there is no ban on CBD in France: it is simply considered a food supplement.
To find out more on this subject, an excellent video is available on YouTube, and we would like to thank Le Point for this report:
CBD as a food supplement
CBD is extracted from the hemp plant in several different ways. To extract CBD (cannabidiol), whole hemp plants are harvested so that the CBD can be extracted from them.
Most of the time, CBD is processed directly into cold-pressed CBD oil. The benefits of CBD oil are well established: it provides users with an overall reduction in bodily pain (depending on the condition). Distillation is necessary to produce good-quality affordable CBD oil.
CBD flowers, on the other hand, are harvested directly from the plants and then dried in dedicated areas. CBD teas and herbal teas are mostly blends made from CBD small buds and other plants, so you can make the most of their combined benefits.
Edible hemp oil is also a good compromise for those who are not used to consuming CBD. It is also a good alternative to taking a food supplement in capsule or tablet form. Simply choose your hemp cooking oil to accompany and enhance your favourite dishes and recipes.
CBD has a very long list of properties and benefits (see our article on the benefits of CBD) that may help and relieve certain serious, as well as minor, conditions. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of CBD are worth noting, as they are very often highlighted by industry professionals and consumers.
The effects of CBD as a food supplement
CBD food supplements have benefits for reducing cardiovascular disease. CBD naturally contains omega-6 and omega-3. This also helps reduce blood pressure. CBD oil will also help you regulate your cholesterol levels. CBD food supplements will help you enjoy better overall health, as the benefits of CBD are truly well established!
Cannabidiol is highlighted for its anti-inflammatory and relaxing benefits and properties. By acting on the endocannabinoid system, CBD generally reduces muscle pain in people affected by these symptoms.
CBD-based food supplements are subject to European regulations: they must not exceed 0.2% THC. It is therefore essential to know that the THC content of finished CBD products must not exceed 0.2% THC. The psychotropic effects and the high associated with this molecule are therefore impossible when consuming so-called "legal" CBD.
With CBD, you can, for example, relieve back pain. This article, "Can CBD relieve back pain?", will guide you if you suffer from back pain and would like to try CBD for relief.
Studies have shown that CBD helps combat withdrawal symptoms linked to addiction or dependence by acting on perception and the psyche. This connection was only made in 2017. Read the study report.
How to use CBD as a food supplement?
As with any other product, CBD may not always be of good quality, depending on where it is bought and where it comes from. Organic farming is the preferred method for growing good-quality hemp plants – first for your health, and also for the planet. The different CBD extraction methods can also play a role in the quality of the final product. That is why we recommend opting for a natural extraction method, which will allow you to make the most of the benefits of CBD.
As you will have gathered, there are many CBD food supplements! To use them, you will need to check the product data sheet or instructions in order to follow the correct dosage.
To store your CBD-based food supplements in the best possible conditions (particularly CBD oil or hemp oil), we recommend keeping them in a place away from heat and light. This will ensure that the many benefits of CBD are preserved as fully as possible.
When it comes to CBD dosage, the advice is always to start with a low dose and then increase it gradually according to how you feel. Once you experience the desired effect, you can rely on that dosage. As a reminder, overdosing on CBD poses no risk (see our full article on CBD dosage).
CBD and its benefits as a food supplement
To conclude this article, we would stress that CBD has countless properties and benefits for humans, and add that the same is true for our animal friends (see our full article on CBD and animals).
It is still too early to claim that CBD is a molecule of the future that could ease some of the population's ailments in the decades to come. But we can already say that in France, 7 million people use CBD daily or have already tried it. That represents 10% of the French population, so why not you?
The Cali Weed team