The reality of the 4 most common myths about CBD

Beyond correcting the myths, our goal is to make sure each person gets real therapeutic results from CBD. If you have any questions, talk with us before you go out and buy CBD products.

1.

Myth: CBD gets you high
Fact: CBD improves mood, but it is not psychoactive

It’s easy to get confused about how CBD might affect your mind or alter your consciousness for one simple reason: CBD comes from the same plant family, Cannabis, that gives us marijuana.

Marijuana is often called Cannabis, which is confusing because hemp, together with many other species, also belong to the Cannabis family. Their differences lie in the type and concentration of their active ingredients.As a group, Cannabis plants contain more than 100 active ingredients called cannabinoids. Two of those cannabinoids are cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

CBD products primarily come from hemp, which has a high level of CBD and barely a trace of THC. Marijuana comes from Cannabis plants that have a very high concentration of THC. Though marijuana contains some CBD, it delivers a significant amount of THC, the ingredient that gives you a high, euphoric experience.

2.

Myth: CBD doesn’t cause side effects
Fact: CBD interacts with certain medications

CBD is generally considered safe from side effects. However, it can interact with medications. It affects the way your body metabolizes certain medications, which may change their blood levels and affect their therapeutic impact.

The potential for medication interactions points to the importance of getting CBD under the guidance of a physician. Knowing your medical history and the medicines you take gives us the ability to prescribe a safe dose of CBD

3.

Myth: CBD is just a con
Fact: CBD contains active ingredients

Your body produces substances called endocannabinoids that are similar to the cannabinoids found in Cannabis plants. Your natural biochemicals activate receptors in different parts of your body, where they trigger specific reactions, and improve your health.

The active cannabinoids in CBD products bind with the same receptors, causing the same beneficial effects. 

CBD improves problems such as:
Inflammation
Chronic pain
Neuropathic pain
Headaches
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a purified CBD medicine that reduces seizures. Additionally, CBD may help relieve side effects associated with chemotherapy.

4.

Myth: All CBD products get the same results
Fact: Every CBD product is different

Quality varies widely between CBD products. Testing by the FDA shows that the CBD content found in some products doesn’t match the claims made on the label. Other CBD products tested by the FDA didn’t contain any CBD.

Text translated from English. Link to article: https://www.pacificrheumatologycenter.com/blog/myths-and-facts-about-cbd