What are the three types of CBD?
You\’ll find three main types of CBD on the market:
- Isolate contains only CBD, with no other cannabinoids.
- Full-spectrum contains all cannabinoids naturally found in the cannabis plant, including THC.
- Broad-spectrum contains multiple cannabinoids naturally found in the cannabis plant but doesn’t contain THC.
Isolate CBD
Isolate refers to a type of CBD that is isolated from the rest of the compounds in the cannabis plant. After CBD concentrate is extracted and separated from the rest of the compounds in the plant, it then goes through a winterization process, which extracts any remaining waxes, terpenes, or cannabinoids. This creates a CBD product that tests as high as 99% pure CBD.
Full Spectrum CBD
Extracts a full profile of beneficial cannabinoids and terpenes from the cannabis plant. Sometimes referred to as the whole plant CBD, full-spectrum will contain trace amounts of THC, but not enough to get you “high.”
While full-spectrum CBD and whole-plant CBD are very similar, whole-plant CBD is less refined than full-spectrum and will contain fats, waxes, and other fibrous materials from the hemp plant. This type of CBD can be created using many different extraction methods.
Broad Spectrum CBD
Broad-spectrum CBD is the middle-ground option between isolate and full-spectrum CBD. It begins as a full-spectrum oil, with a full range of beneficial cannabinoids and terpenes, but it then goes through a refinement process to remove all THC compounds.
CBD is generally well-tolerated and safe to use, though negative reactions, such as fatigue and digestive issues, are possible.
Talk to your doctor before taking CBD if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, have any medical conditions, or take any OTC or prescription medications or supplements.
CBD has the potential to interact with medications, including those that also interact with grapefruit.
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