CBD oil - hemp or coconut, pure or flavoured. How to choose correctly?
In addition to the purity, quality and type of CBD extract used to produce the oil, the quality and type of the so-called carrier oil with which the extract is mixed can also vary significantly. When choosing an oil, you can make comparisons based on a number of objective criteria, at least the basic ones of which we will discuss below. But don't underestimate the subjective factor, which has a significant impact on the experience you will get from taking CBD drops. That criterion is taste.
Most commonly, hemp seed oil is used as a carrier oil for CBD oils. Some people are enchanted by the specific hemp flavour with the first drop, but others are not nearly as pleasant. If you are in the latter group, this is no reason to dismiss CBD oils outright and deprive yourself of this source of relief and relaxation. Instead of hemp oil, you can try CBD drops made from coconut oil. This has a very mild taste, plus it binds well to the active ingredients in the extract, and possibly some of the flavours as well. The latter can take the experience of consuming CBD drops to a new level.
Fresh air on the Czech market
Flavored coconut CBD oils are becoming increasingly popular. In addition to classic hemp CBD oils, a brand new, purely Czech brand entered the market in the autumn of 2021 Hemnia. In both cases, it is betting Hemnia on premium quality carrier oils and CBD extracts from organically grown hemp. In addition, the coconut oil variants come in three flavours: lemon, mint and green tea. This appeals to users who have not found a taste for the classic cannabis flavour.
The MCT C8 coconut oil used is ideal for macerating herbs and creating tinctures because it binds the active ingredients of oil-soluble compounds perfectly. Not only that, it is well absorbed and helps to get as much CBD into the bloodstream as possible. In fact, it itself has a positive effect on human health.
The abbreviation MCT refers to the medium-chain saturated fatty acid content. The oil also contains caprylic acid (C8). This has excellent antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It supports the immune system, digestion, nutrient absorption and also benefits brain function by providing an almost immediate source of energy.
Full spectrum extract is almost always the better choice
Seemingly a small thing, but CBD oils vary in base depending on the type of extract the manufacturer chooses to use. However, the type of extract can have a significant impact on the final effect. There are basically three types of hemp extract. An isolate contains only one substance, in this case CBD. This is the purest, but not necessarily the most beneficial, form of cannabidiol. The most common CBD oils are broad spectrum or full spectrum extracts, which contain (as the name suggests) a wider range of substances naturally found in cannabis.
Broad spectrum extract is produced by isolating individual compounds, modifying them and recombining - "folding" them back. Such extracts can vary significantly in composition. A broad-spectrum extract, by definition, always contains fewer compounds than a full-spectrum extract. Some manufacturers deliberately remove only THC, others remove other substances from the extract. Specially bred CBD-rich hemp varieties usually contain very low levels of THC (up to 0,3 %). However, those who want or need to avoid THC altogether will choose a broad-spectrum extract.
The full-spectrum extract contains all the naturally occurring substances in cannabis, primarily a range of potent cannabinoids (in addition to CBD, also CBN, CBG, THCV, THCa), as well as terpenes (aromatic compounds) and flavonoids (e.g. antioxidant properties), which brings with it certain benefits.
All these substances have specific and beneficial effects on the human body. In addition, they interact with each other and in most cases reinforce each other in their effects. They create the so-called accompaniment effect. An oil made from a full-spectrum extract thus has greater potential to help where it is needed. It is the full-spectrum extracts that the aforementioned CBD company, among others, uses for its hemp and coconut CBD oils Hemnia.
Listen to your needs when choosing "power"
On the market you can find CBD drops with CBD concentrations ranging from 2.5% to extremely potent preparations with a 40% solution. In practice, the higher the CBD concentration, the higher the potency and the higher the price of a comparable pack. The dosage is highly individual - depending on the problem but also on your sensitivity to CBD. If you are starting out with CBD oils or taking drops as a preventative measure, ideally start with 5% oil.
Most brands, and Hemnia is no exception, offers CBD oil in several concentrations. Hemnia's hemp oils are available in 5, 10, 20 and 30% CBD, while their flavored coconut CBD oils come in the versatile and popular 10% concentration (always in a 10ml pack with a handy dropper). The founders behind this new Czech brand are backed by clear values. "With the same respect and consideration with which we approach nature, we should also approach ourselves. And vice versa. Taking care of and enhancing our inner world necessarily means that we cannot be indifferent to the world around us," you can read on their website. Like the people behind the Hemnia brand, we believe that CBD can help everyone. You, too. Take care when choosing and listen to your needs.
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