CBD full spectrum, broad spectrum and isolate: which cannabidiol to choose?

What dissimilarities are there between the different CBD extracts?

The cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the main molecules contained in the hemp plant. This plant contains a large amount of cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD) and thetrahydrocannabidiol (thx), but also cannabiol (CBN) , CBG (cannabigerol), CBC (cannabichromene) and CBDA.

There are also other components such as terpenes and flavonoids.

The main reason for the difference in quality of CBD balms or oils remains linked to the process of extracting cannabidiol.

Thus, depending on the method used, one can obtain full spectrum CBD products, broad spectrum or even CBD isolate.

Zoom on full spectrum CBD (full spectrum )

Full spectrum CBD, also called CBD with full spectrum, refers to a complete extraction of the hemp plant.

This means that almost all parts of the hemp plant are used during this extraction. There are of course the leaves, but also the flowers, the small stems, and the seeds.

In this way, this method saves, in addition to CBD, all the other active molecules present in the plant; both cannabinoids and flavonoids.

Advantages and disadvantages of full spectrum CBD

The main interest of organic oils full spectrum results from the presence of several different molecules.

Obviously, the ingested CBD molecule is more effective when its action is combined with that of other cannabinoids, in this case THC, CBG, CNB or CBDA. This creates an surrounding effect.

Thus, the consumption of full spectrum CBD products makes it possible to more effectively influence:

• Drowsiness;
• Arthritic pain;
• The mood ; etc.

However, full spectrum CBD can also cause minor discomfort. These include:

• Psychotropic effects linked to the presence of THC;
• Intolerance to one of the other cannabinoids.

In addition, with these products, special care should be taken to ensure that the product chosen has been properly tested by a laboratory and that the label clearly indicates all the components.

Zoom in on broad spectrum CBD

Like full spectrum CBD, CBD broad spectrum or broad spectrum is obtained through a process that also uses all parts of the hemp plant (flowers, leaves, seeds, stems).

It is therefore just as rich and contains a large amount of molecules. However, the particularity between these two extracts lies in the addition of an additional step.

Following the complete extraction, full spectrum CBD, thetrahydrocannabidiol (thx) is removed to obtain broad spectrum CBD.

Advantages and disadvantages broad spectrum CBD

Consuming a broad spectrum CBD product has both advantages and disadvantages. The main advantages to highlight are:

• The entourage effect thanks to the synergy of the conserved elements;
• The absence of psychotropic effects due to the absence of THC.

In addition, broad spectrum CBD-based products are perfectly legal in France. The disadvantages with regard to them refer essentially to:

• A possible intolerance to certain cannabinoids;
• The absence of thx (thetrahydrocannabidiol) may also reduce the effectiveness of CBD in treating certain ailments.

Generally speaking, CBD in spectrum large also optimizes the effects of CBD thanks to the effect of entourage, while dispensing with THC.

Zoom on pure CBD or isolate

CBD isolate, finally, designates a principle of elaboration at the end of which, we obtain a pure CBD at 99%.

From the extracted hemp, only the CBD molecules are retained, which are most often in the form of crystals. For ease of consumption, CBD isolate crystals can be powdered.

Advantages and disadvantages of CBD isolate

Contrary to other qualities of CBD , the isolate cannot be used on its own. It is often used to increase the level of CBD in certain products or simply to develop new productions that have neither the taste nor the smell of hemp.

It remains in particular characterized by a high purity and offers several possibilities of use.

Thus, CBD isolate can be used to enhance dishes, drinks or even oils.

Similarly, the addition of terpenes also allows you to obtain an entourage effect.

However, the CBD isolate may seem: not very effective in the long term due to its shorter effects and unmeasured consumption can lead to cardiovascular problems.

For this, it is necessary to do proof of moderation by using CBD isolate in its compositions.

In the end, which quality of CBD to choose?

To choose the ideal quality of CBD, it is necessary to take into account a certain number of criteria such as his objectives, but also his eating habits.

A few drops of full spectrum or broad spectrum CBD oil are enough to enjoy all the benefits of CBD and all the cannabinoids of the hemp plant (surround effect).

On the other hand, to obtain more convincing results, it is preferable to use CBD isolate, although its effects last less long.