From the Farm: Quality CBD

QUALITY EXTRACTION PROCESS

During the extraction process, Nature’s Ultra products are tested multiple times for potency and purity. Rigorous testing ensures that each product is free of any heavy metals, and their proprietary  extraction methods mean you don’t have to worry about harsh chemicals. The Nature’s Ultra manufacturing facility has numerous accreditations and certifications, including being USDA-certified organic. The result is the purest CBD and 0.0% THC.

WHY SHOULD YOU AVOID THC?

THC acts on CB-1 and CB-2 cannabinoid receptors. When THC attaches to CB-1 in the brain, it causes the intoxicating effects that are experienced with hashish, cannabis, and marijuana. It also affects the peripheral nervous system when it attaches to CB-2, which is why some smoke marijuana to feel calmer or to decrease pain.  It’s also why cancer patients receiving chemotherapy are prescribed medical marijuana; the effects on the digestive system help prevent nausea.

But it is important to note that exposure to THC has risks, such as developing schizophrenia, failure of a drug test, or participation in illegal activity (based on your state’s legal position on the topic). Some people are genetically more sensitive to THC as well.

THE CBD ISOLATE ALTERNATIVE

If you do not want to be exposed to THC for any reason, you can use a CBD isolate from hemp. CBD isolate is pure CBD, and while it has 0% THC, no heavy metals or other compounds, it also has no terpenes, which give plants their aroma and often have many positive effects on the body. Without terpenes, CBD loses some of its efficacy.

But Young Living’s Seed to Seal® quality essential oils are loaded with terpenes, making Nature’s Ultra pure, potent CBD the perfect companion. Added to the CBD, these essential oils create a synergistic effect and increase the benefits of CBD isolate.

We’ll look more at CBD options in our next lesson.