CBD, short for cannabidiol is thought to have enormous effects on the body. It does this by binding to receptors within the endocannabinoid, a system that is found in every organ and which in theory affects many physiological processes. It does all this without THC, the most well-known cannabis cannabinoid.
While marijuana and hemp plants both have CBD and THC respectively, hemp plants only contain 0.3 percent of THC. This means that you are unlikely to get as high as Chong and Cheech with hemp plants. Nearly all CBD in food and drinks is produced from industrial hemp. This is because the 2018 Farm Bill has removed it from being a controlled substance. This is the same plant that makes hemp food like hemp protein powder and hemp seeds.
How Do You Consume It?
There are many ways to consume CBD, but the most popular are topical solutions, edibles, and oral tinctures. Oral tinctures can be taken orally. Topicals can be applied to the skin. Edibles can be ingested as food. The term ‘edibles,’ is often associated with marijuana. This often conjures images of space cakes or pot brownies. CBD edibles can be very different. They include everything from protein powders to gummy candy.
Do Cbd Edibles Work?
Can a edible gummy make you sleepy at night? Can you use CBD mints to relieve your knee pain, and speed up your recovery? These are the questions we need to answer, not only what is being promoted on social media.
The hype around CBD is true, but the research behind it is less convincing. It’s not clear if CBD research is reliable.
There are no peer-reviewed clinical trials on humans that have validated CBD’s role in improving athletic performance and other health measures. Because hemp was federally banned from production and distribution, much of the science behind CBD was still in its infancy. This means that much remains to be discovered about the long-term and true effects of CBD edibles on our bodies.
A survey showed that 40% of U.S. citizens aged 21 or older would be willing to try CBD. Current devotees, including professional athletes such as Andrew Talansky and a growing number of weekend warriors, aren’t waiting to see science catch up. They believe CBD can do small miracles, regardless of the research results. They are happy to eat CBD chews or drink CBD-laced coffees.
However, for every runner who proclaims their love for cannabidiol, others don’t care at all about it. They have not noticed any benefits from using it. History is full of diet remedies that have been more hyped than they were useful. Do you remember the blood type diet?
It is important to consider the dosage of CBD, as well as whether it works. It’s still not clear how much CBD is required to make it effective. Also, the dosage of CBD will vary depending on what ailment you have. The brain receptors and other areas where CBD binds could be different for each person, just like our genes. This could lead to inconsistent results.
It is best to start at the lowest dose, 25 mg or less, and then increase your dosage if you feel it is being well tolerated. The majority of food and drinks on the market contain between 5 and 25mg CBD. Many athletes increase their CBD intake to aid in recovery and endurance during periods of intense training. Although CBD has not been linked to any side effects, it is a good idea to continue hard training by popping in some CBD candy after a tough run. You will need patience as CBD is not a one-hit-wonder. Consistent exposure may be required to see a significant impact on your condition.