Dr. Javier Pedraza,
Specialist in Family and Community Medicine
Consultant in treatments with cannabis and derivatives
Depending on its needs, CBD can be taken differently to optimize its effect and maximize its presence in the body. Many people wonder when is the right time to take full advantage of its Cannabidiol intake? When to take CBD? Answers in this article: The right time depends on the product used The best time …
To be able to enjoy the benefits of Cannabidiol, you must first select the most appropriate mode of administration for your needs. Choosing the use of CBD oil or CBD capsules may influence its effects. We will explain why. How to use and take CBD? How to take CBD? In order to deliver the daily …
CBD’s antioxidant effect is another of its interesting properties in terms of prevention and health maintenance. Read more
Considering CBD’s anti-inflammatory potential, there are some studies that indicate this effect can be of particular interest when it comes to heart tissue inflammation. Read more
Even though CBD is known to induce alertness, in other cases and studies, it was revealed to be an effective sleep regulator. This effect, seemingly contradictory, reinforces the idea that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) acts as a regulatory system of balance, once that balance has been broken.Researcher S. Shannon presented the case of a 10-year-old girl with post-traumatic stress disorder in which CBD was able to improve her quality of sleep, where other medications were not effective (Shannon, S. et al., 2016). Read more
Even though CBD is known to induce alertness, in other cases and studies, it was revealed to be an effective sleep regulator. This effect, seemingly contradictory, reinforces the idea that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) acts as a regulatory system of balance, once that balance has been broken. Read more
Currently, dietary supplements that contain cannabidiol (CBD) in different concentrations are manufactured through two basic methods. The first method, called extraction of complete extracts, involves extracting the CBD together with other components of the plant, such as terpenoids, flavonoids, chlorophyll, waxes, etc. The second method, extraction of purified extracts, involves isolating the CBD molecule in its crystal form to subsequently dilute it in vegetable oil, until the desired concentration is achieved. Read more
Various effects of CBD on the digestive system show interesting potential in therapeutic terms.Firstly, cannabidiol reduces nausea and vomiting; that is, it possesses antiemetic properties, and this has been verified both for its neutral form (Rock EM. 2011), in the form of CBD, and in its acid form (CBDA), which is how it is naturally present in cannabis plants (Rock EM & Parker LA. 2013). Read more
The anti-inflammatory effect of cannabidiol has been known for some time, with numerous scientific studies supporting this therapeutic effect.Among other things, the anti-inflammatory mechanism of CBD is based on inhibition of the effect of interleukin 17 (IL-17), which is a pro-inflammatory substance, and the stimulation of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10. Cytokines are substances involved in inflammatory processes, and CBD hinders those that promote this process from acting, while at the same time it strengthens the effect of cytokines that reduce the inflammation (Kozela E, et al 2015). Read more
Cannabidiol (CBD) has for some time now been used by the adult population to reduce their levels of anxiety, being found in the form of food supplements derived from industrial hemp.Studies in animals seem to indicate that cannabidiol produces this effect whether in its acid form (CBDA) or neutral form (CBD), although it seems a stressor must be present for cannabidiol to show its anxiolytic potential (Rock EM et al., 2017). Read more