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Healthy or Not, Here’s Why You Should Consider CBD Oil Supplements

by May 10, 2018
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If you’re already feeling healthy, fit and well-balanced, then you might not feel the need to research CBD. This article is all about why in fact you should; why you should look into the array of benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) supplements. There’s an increasing vast amount of groundbreaking research revealing the short-term and especially long-term benefits of CBD oil when it is regularly incorporated into your diet, even for those of you who consider yourselves to be in tip-top condition. There’s no such thing as being too healthy, is there?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a versatile remedy, having been extensively researched for its positive effects on various physical pains and discomforts as well as moods. (To learn more about different ailments CBD can treat, visit Nordic Oil’s Wiki page, which currently includes 29 articles, each one specific to one illness.) CBD is an adaptogen, meaning a substance that is used in herbal medicine for the stabilization of physiological processes and promotion of homeostasis. In other words, CBD interacts with almost every part of your body and helps in balancing and harmonizing all of your natural systems.

First of all…
Do you know what CBD is?

We recommend reading our “Cannabidiol: The Ultimate Guide to CBD“, which explains in further detail:
  • Cannabidiol, abbreviated as CBD, is one of the cannabinoids contained in the cannabis sativa (Marijuana) plant.
  • CBD is entirely legal and safe, for it does not have psychoactive effects like Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), its sister to Cannabis sativa.
  • As mentioned above, CBD is an adaptogenic substance, which such substances are used in herbal medicine for the claimed stabilization of physiological processes and promotion of homeostasis.
  • It is important to understand the relationship between the nervous system and the endocannabinoid system.
  • Again, CBD has been extensively researched for its positive effects on many of the systems of the body, not just the nervous system: the hormone system, cardiovascular system, exocrine system, gastrointestinal system and respiratory system. Some of the physical pains and discomforts as well as moods CBD has been used against include: Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Heart Disease, Arthritis, Crohn’s Disease, Hepatitis, Psoriasis, Eczema, acne, depression, PTSD, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, migraines, Diabetes, improving appetite, Menopause, maternity, Asthma, nicotine withdrawal, Autism, Glaucoma, Osteoporosis, Parkinson’s, progression of Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy, symptoms from cancer treatment, and much more. (To learn more about different ailments CBD can treat, visit Nordic Oil’s Wiki page, which currently includes 29 articles, each one specific to one illness.)

How CBD Works

As highlighted, the endocannanabinoid system must be constantly functioning to keep us healthy and efficient, that is balanced and performing without pain, discomfort or negative moods. Should any external factors upset the equilibrium of our internal systems, it’s the endocannabinoid system that is called upon re-stabilize physiological processes and promote homeostasis.

Now, when you take CBD supplements, you’re essentially giving this mechanism a boost, thus helping it respond faster to any imbalances. To review: CB1 receptors are located in the nervous system (connective tissues, gonads, glands and organs) but there are also CB2 receptors in the immune system (spleen, heart, kidneys, bones, blood vessels, lymph cells, endocrine glands and reproductive organs), which is why scientists are, for instance, fascinated with the benefits of CBD for inhibiting the growth of tumors. (Researchers today suspect that there may even be a third cannabinoid receptor which has yet to be discovered!) In other words, the endocannabinoid system regulates many bodily functions. The peculiarity of the cannabinoid receptors is their location. To explain, your nervous system is built of transmitters and receptors, i.e. first and secondary cells. So, normally, receptors are located at the secondary cell to forward the signal on. However, oddly, the cannabinoid receptors are located on the former, i.e. the transmitter cell. This means that CBD is not directly responsible for the forwarding of the signal, but the transmitter cell retrograde, that is, returns information in a retrograde manner. Cannabinoids thus provide feedback to the transmitter cell. The messengers of the endocannabinoid system are therefore referred to as retrograde neurotransmitters or neuromodulators. So although CBD has little direct binding affinity for CB1 and CB2 receptors, it can influence the actual information transferred, also modulating several non-cannabinoid receptors and ion channels. Essentially, CBD works alongside the CB1 and CB2 receptors, such as by enhancing or inhibiting the binding action of certain G-protein coupled receptors. For example, Jose Alexandre Crippa and his colleagues at the University of San Paulo in Brazil and King’s College in London have found that CBD directly activates the 5-HT1A (hydroxytryptamine) serotonin receptor, thereby conferring an anti-anxiety effect. Another example, CBD binds to TRPV1 receptors, which also function as ion channels, TRPV1 being known for mediating pain perception, inflammation and body temperature. So, in other words, when you take CBD supplements, you are supporting your whole endocannabinoid system, assisting your body to running at optimal efficiency. Overall, it’s a really easy way to maintain a healthy system, whether we’re healthy to begin with or not.

CBD as a Source of Essential Dietary Components

Incorporating CBD oil supplements into your dietary regime can also go a long way in helping you reach your daily dietary requirements. Some of its components are rare in the average person’s diet, and this can help them achieve the recommended levels.

Most CBD oil products contain such essential minerals and vitamins as:

  • Vitamin E and C
  • B Complex Vitamins
  • Magnesium
  • Calcium
  • Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids

Interesting Fact: Aside from the above, CBD is also a small helping of protein!

Again, remember that these aren’t just beneficial to people with particular health conditions – they’re good for everyone, especially when regularly taken over long periods of time. In other words, CBD can be considered for immediate treatment of pain, discomfort or mood, but by incorporating it into your diet, you will benefit from long-term effects.

CBD Oil Supplements for Day-to-Day Living

It’s easier than you might think it is to get a healthy serving of CBD in your diet. There are plenty of CBD Oil supplements available from reputable suppliers such as Nordic Oil. They will assist you in choosing the best method and dosage that appropriately fits your health and wellness goals. (To read more about the types of methods click here and to read more about dosages click here.)