How Does CBD Work?

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, to memory and pain sensation, addictive cravings. A balanced ECS helps our body maintain homeostasis, or equilibrium, in response to physical, mental and environmental changes and stressors. Our bodies naturally produce endocannabinoids to support this system, but like with any nutrient, can become deficient and require extra support from time to time. CBD helps block the breakdown of our endocannabinoids, thereby allowing our bodies to draw on more of what it’s already naturally producing.