Hemp without the highs
Headline-hitting CBD oil in a form that is pure, safe and entirely legal
ANEW supplement has hit the headlines — CBD oil. More than a thousand scientific papers have been written about it, as a search of the website PubMed will show.
CBD (cannabidiol) is extracted from the leaf of the hemp plant (pictured right), called Cannabis sativa L. in Latin. But worry not.
Although it sounds like ‘cannabis’, CBD bears little resemblance.
CBD oil is extracted from hemp, not the cannabis used to produce marijuana. And it contains significantly lower levels of the substances known to cause ‘ highs’, called tetrahydrocannabinols (THCs).
In fact, CBD has no psychoactive effects at all. The human body already produces its own cannabinoids. CBD from the hemp plant is believed to have the same effect.
Endocannabinoid receptors in the brain and throughout the body receive these cannabinoids, triggering cellular responses related to mood, sleep, and muscular movement.
Other receptors found in the immune system have an impact on pain and inflammation.
When looking for a CBD oil supplement, it is important to choose a high-quality extract.
With the help of global expert and board member Professor Michael Heinrich, of Unversity College London, a leading, Cambridgebased supplement brand spent months reviewing sources to create an effective supplement containing 10mg of CBD. Prof. Heinrich says: ‘Many supplements we have looked at contained less CBD than is claimed on the label.
‘There are major concerns about the composition and quality of such unregulated products.
‘ If people are considering a CBD supplement, they should ensure that it is supplied by a reputable company and created using a pure extract.’
The brand’s highly researched CBD is extracted using a state-of-the-art technology called Supercritical CO2 extraction. This method produces a top-quality golden extract, rich in cannabinoids, while maintaining ultra-low levels of less desirable compounds. The golden, extra-rich CBD oil is then mixed with natural hemp oil, extracted from seeds. This hemp oil not only helps to improve absorption of CBD by the body, it also acts as a source of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids.
Supercritical CO2 extraction guarantees that the final product is safe and free from contamination.
The CBD extract is tested to ensure it has a THC level of less than 0.2 per cent, as required by law.
And the company releases independent testing certificates to demonstrate the high purity.
So its CBD oil meets the company’s high standards on quality, enabling it to provide a product that is pure, safe and entirely legal.