When looking for CBD products, you may have noticed that the products usually come in one of two types of CBD: Full Spectrum and Isolate. But what do these mean? What are the differences? And which would be best to choose? Today, this article will answer these questions.
What is Full-Spectrum CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the many compounds found in the cannabis plant. Full Spectrum CBD is a product containing not only the cannabidiol, but also the many other cannabinoids in the plant. This version is usually minimally refined, leaving the cannabinoids and terpenes intact in the oil.
Full Spectrum is sometimes referred to as "whole plant" and contains the full plant extract, provided more of the plant's molecules in ratios, as well as the amounts that nature intended.
These may contain THC, but due to regulations, the THC must be kept at a small amount, since this is the compound of cannabis that causes hallucinogenic effects (i.e. gets you high).
Cannabidiol is often used with some terpenes (another cannabis compound) work together to influence each other and overall lead to the benefit of the user. It can help when CBD is used with THC to reduce the effects of a high and influence the users cannabinoid receptors.
What is Isolate CBD?
CBD Isolate products contain at least 99 percent pure cannabidiol, with CBD being the only active ingredient. The product has, as the name suggests, isolated down to just the CBD molecule.
The product aims to produce therapeutic doses of CBD, isolated from other cannabinoids and terpenes. These products usually come as a white powder or a mix with carrier oil for improved absorption.
Which is Better?
Since Full Spectrum CBD contains different cannabinoids and terpenes, they have the advantage of being able to help more with your health. Studies found that the effects of full spectrum CBD on treating inflammatory conditions was superior to isolate CBD. Terpenes alone have shown incredible effects towards human health.
However. CBD Isolate does make it easier to get more CBD, as well as assuring you what amount of CBD you have. Pure CBD is known to help treat a multitude of ailments, from diabetes and inflammation to anxiety and depression.
Some people don't like the taste of hemp extract, so would prefer CBD isolate (or another way of taking CBD like gummies). The flavor may be a reason to mix it in with food or in a cocktail so you don't have to taste the CBD. Isolate CBD is definitely a better choice for this, as well as personal use for things like massage oil.
Isolate CBD can be more expensive than Full-Spectrum, since the process of creating it is more thorough and requires more plant matter to get the pure CBD.
Overall, it's your choice on what type of CBD you choose. Take a look at our extensive collection of CBD here! And happy vaping!
