With the rapid growth of cannabis popularity, more and more products with various cannabis ingredients are appearing. Along with the variety of products, people also have a lot of questions – what are the differences between the active ingredients of cannabis, what are their effects, and what are their benefits? Let’s compare two types of products: CBD and Hemp.
The diverse benefits of CBD products
Fiber hemp (Cannabis sativa) has been cultivated for thousands of years and its various parts are used for different purposes: textile, paper, building materials and even biofuel are made from fiber hemp stems.
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a specific compound found in fiber hemp leaves and is extracted from the plant by various methods, most often by extraction with ethanol or carbon dioxide. Later, a wide variety of products can be made from it: creams, serums, oils, capsules, gummies, etc. CBD products are also rich in vitamins, minerals, terpenes, and flavonoids. All of these substances are beneficial to health and are highly valued by scientists, which is why the popularity of CBD products is growing at lightning speed.
Cannabidiol helps regulate the activity of various body processes and organs. Quality products with CBD have a positive effect on sleep, mood, help fight stress and its effects, and even relieve pain.
Hemp products are useful, but not so powerful
The main difference between CBD and Hemp is that CBD products are made from fibrous hemp leaves, while products with edible hemp oil are made from hemp seeds.
Since the parts of the plant from which the substance is obtained differ, their effects also differ. Hemp fiber is rich in CBD, the effects of which we discussed above, while hemp seeds are highly nutritious and valued for their beneficial fatty acids, protein, and dietary fiber. The seeds can be consumed whole, pressed into oil, or added to various foods.
Today, there are a variety of products made from hemp seeds: hemp oil, gummies, protein bars, and other snacks. They are perfect for looking for a healthy snack alternative, as well as if you want to replenish your reserves of certain micronutrients, but nothing more. Hemp, unlike CBD, will not help you sleep, relieve anxiety or pain.
To each his own
Both regular hemp seed or oil products and CBD products have benefits for the human body. Which one to choose should be decided based on your needs – whether you just want a delicious, healthy snack, or a more serious remedy for good mood and well-being. In both cases, you should pay attention to the composition of the products – how many natural ingredients are there, whether there is added sugar, etc. It remains to choose!
May 26, 2023