CBD FAQs

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp in all 50 states as long as it contains less than 0.3% THC. Anyone in the US can buy CBD online, on the shelves of health stores, and even in pet stores. While hemp-derived CBD is legal, CBD derived from marijuana is not legal federally. Therefore, CBD made from ...

Since CBD is not regulated by the government, and lab testing is not required in every state, products can be unreliable in delivering a consistent amount and the purity or the dosage listed is not always dependable. Research is limited regarding how the chemical compound impacts the brain, is me...

Proponents of CBD claim it's helpful in treating a range of substance use disorders, despite there being limited evidence to support this. It's believed to work like this: CBD binds to receptors throughout the brain and body to help balance the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which in turn steadies...

There have not been any documented cases of someone overdosing from using CBD. Exact Nature products contain CBD isolate, broad-spectrum, and full-spectrum CBD and focus on the therapeutic benefits of CBD, thereby removing any addiction-based motivation to abuse it.

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a natural, non-intoxicating substance derived from the cannabis plant. A non-psychoactive cannabinoid, CBD holds great potential for preventing and treating drug and alcohol addiction. Recent studies have shown that CBD may help by: Helping reduce cravings. Briefly, it wo...

Many things can cause poor sleep. If your insomnia is caused by external factors or related conditions, CBD may help by treating the causes of sleeplessness. While research on CBD is still in its infancy, research suggests that CBD can treat anxiety which, in turn, could improve sleep. Pain may a...

Using CBD has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression in both human and animal studies. Anxiety and depression are common mental health disorders that can have devastating impacts on health and well-being. According to the World Health Organization, depression is the single largest contributo...

A recent study with animals by the Scripps Research Institute discovered that the brain’s serotonin receptors are stimulated by CBD and directly related to a reduction in drug-seeking behavior. In this study, CBD oil was administered to rats after they were given alcohol and cocaine. The results ...

CBD may serve as the panacea for reducing the cravings and anxiety experienced by individuals suffering from addiction, but more research needs to be done. CBD's capacity to regulate the body's dopamine receptors is the key to providing relief and the results to date have been promising, though i...

At this point, it’s safe to say that the risks of using CBD may very well outweigh its potential benefits, especially for someone who has struggled with substance abuse. Although CBD may not be addictive in the same way other drugs like cocaine or heroin are, users must still exercise caution in ...

Despite extensive research, how CBD works is not yet entirely understood. It’s thought, however, that CBD binds to receptors in the brain and throughout the body to help balance the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which in turn steadies important bodily functions from sleep, to mood, to appetite, t...

Not all CBD is created equal – quality does vary – so it's important to be an educated consumer. CBD and THC, the two most popular and well-known cannabinoids, are far from the only ones in the cannabis plant. With the exception of THC, broad-spectrum CBD keeps the cannabinoids, terpenes, vitamin...

According to a report from the World Health Organization (2017), the results of human studies have not shown CBD to be addictive.

According to a report from the World Health Organization (2017), the results of human studies have not shown CBD to be addictive, though the number of human studies that have been conducted is limited and more research needs to be done. Addiction recovery is individual. There will never be a str...

For people in recovery who think they might benefit from using CBD, it’s essential to maintain a very distinct line between using CBD—which has no psychoactive properties—and marijuana products with the high-inducing ingredient THC. Using CBD is likely to remain controversial in the recovery comm...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound found in the resinous flower of cannabis, a plant with a thousand-year history as a medicine. CBD is one of more than a hundred “phytocannabinoids” unique to cannabis that endow the plant with its robust therapeutic profile. CBD has shown great ...

CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of many chemical compounds called cannabinoids produced by cannabis. CBD oil refers to an extract of cannabis or hemp formulated to contain high levels of CBD. CBD oil is derived from hemp plants that have high levels of cannabidiol (CBD) and low levels of THC (always ...

Exact Nature CBD products are available in a wide variety of forms. We offer CBD oils which are consumed by placing droplets under the tongue. We also offer CBD softgels and CBD Gummies, taken orally. Our CBD Moisturizer and CBD Muscle Gel are applied topically (directly to the skin). Your metho...

Although hemp oil and CBD oil are both derived from hemp, hemp oil is pressed from the seeds of the plant and CBD oil is extracted from the whole plant.

While both THC and CBD are said to have many of the same medical benefits, the two chemical compounds are different. Unlike THC, CBD is not a psychoactive compound and it won’t get you high, as THC will. *Source: _https://www.healthline.com/health/cbd-vs-thc_

CBD: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring compound found in the resinous flower of cannabis, a plant with a thousand-year medicinal history. CBD is one of more than a hundred “phytocannabinoids” unique to cannabis which endow the plant with its robust therapeutic profile. THC: THC, or tetra...

Hemp and marijuana share the genus and species name of Cannabis sativa, but have a unique genetic profile. Typically, hemp is very fibrous with long stalks and few flowering buds, while marijuana plants are usually smaller, bushier, and full of flowering buds. However, newer industrial hemp varie...

The overall effectiveness of CBD varies, just as it may with pharmaceuticals. More than half of the CBD-users surveyed—some 55%—said they use it to relax. Half reported using it to reduce stress and anxiety, and the proportions of people who use CBDto improve their sleep and relieve pain (includi...

No, Exact Nature products are non-intoxicating.

While CBD is a component of marijuana (one of hundreds), by itself it does not cause a “high.” According to a report from the World Health Organization. CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential... To date, there is no evidence of public health related problems assoc...

A preliminary study suggests the answer is no, if the CBD is pure. Researchers found that CBD, or cannabidiol, did not react with either of two commercially available tests used to screen for marijuana use. However, another cannabis compound – cannabinol (CBN) – did. CBD and CBN are two of more t...