Cannabidiol also referred to as CBD is currently taking the UK market by storm. The cannabis-based product having medicinal effects has got an increased demand over the past few years owing to a number of alleged health benefits. Several studies have depicted that CBD oil can reduce discomfort related to a variety of health conditions.
Medical nutritionist and health author Dr. Sarah Brewer has answered several queries regarding the product such as whether CBD oil can really alleviate pain, how CBD oil works, how quickly the usage of CBD oil can alleviate pain, what is the best CBD oil product that can be purchased, whether CBD oil can be used with any other medication and if CBD oil is addictive.
Dr. Brewer says that CBD oil is an option for many pain sufferers to help relieve their symptoms owing to its antioxidant properties. According to her, Cannabidiol oil is one of the best supplements that has become available for a long duration of time. Its antioxidant properties result in it having anti-inflammatory effects on joints and it also improves any pain and stiffness. CBD also has an analgesic effect that reduces pain perception in the brain.
Cannabidiol oil is extracted from industrial hemp plants that do not contain any noteworthy amounts of the psychoactive substance such as THC or tetrahydrocannabinol that is usually found in marijuana strains of cannabis. CBD thus provides health benefits without causing a “high” and is not even addictive. It has direct effects on the endocannabinoid system in the brain which enhances the effects of other brain chemicals such as serotonin and anandamide and reduces pain perception and suppresses inflammation.
The time required for CBD oil to work on pain management depends on the method it is delivered by. According to what Dr. Brewer said capsules have a slow action and can take from 20 minutes to an hour to produce the desired outcome whereas oral sprays and liquid drops of Cannabidiol oil which can be held in the mouth to boost absorption directly into the circulation work faster in comparison to capsules due to the desired effect being produced in just a few minutes. The effects of CBD last for around three to four hours after which the level of the dose falls below levels that produce noticeable benefits. However, CBD is not supposed to be consumed if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding and if on any medications, the interactions have to be consulted with the respective doctor as CBD interacts with enzymes involved in metabolizing some medicines and thus may result in increased drug levels which in turn could cause side effects.
Dr. Brewer has advised selecting a CBD oil that is 100 percent natural and extracted from whole hemp plants. The supplier who provides a CBD/THC batch testing certificate of analysis at the point of sale should be chosen as it helps to confirm the level of CBD present and proves that the product has only trace levels of THC.
The manufacturer being a member of the Cannabis Trades Association UK is a good pointer of quality as the Cannabis Trades Association UK is an organization created to ensure legal and ethical CBD trading standards. Only companies that meet high-quality standards can carry its seal of approval such as Healthspan’s range of CBD oil products for which Dr.Brewer acts as Medical Director. Also, the rising prevalence of neurogenerative disorders such as dystonia, Alzheimer’s diseases, multiple sclerosis and others is driving the demand of CBD for medicinal purposes as per a report published by Value Market Research, a popular market research company.
The levels of CBD should be compared in milligrams in each product in order to evaluate value for money. Also, the quality packaging with labeling will show the total amount of CBD supplied within the pack as well as the amount per dose in milligrams be it a capsule, gummy, oil dropper or spray. Also, the consumption of grapefruit juice should be checked with the doctor while on CBD medication as it can affect the blood circulation levels.
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