How CBD works, the benefits of CBD and how it affects the body
“The human body’s endocannabinoid system consists of tiny receptors that play a key role in regulating mood, pain, and everyday experience. This is pretty new science—we’ve only known about this system for the last 25 or so years, but it’s believed to be the most prevalent network of receptors in the human body. We know of two things that can activate these receptors—endocannabinoids (which are naturally occurring compounds in the human body) and phytocannabinoids (plant-based cannabinoids that interact with the body the same way as the endocannabinoids produced by your body).
CBD is a phytocannabinoid that helps these receptors do what’s needed in order to stimulate all kinds of beneficial changes throughout the body. You could even say our bodies are hard-wired to benefit from CBD.”
-Drew Todd, Feals Co-Founder
What are the Benefits of Taking CBD?
According to Drew Todd, taking effective CBD is not about what you feel, but it’s about what you don’t feel. In other words, if you have any issues going on like stress, anxiety, pain, the proper CBD will alleviate those issues.
“CBD allows you to become much more present and have less distraction from any of the ailments that may have been bothering you.”
How Does CBD Affect People?
CBD affects everyone differently. Everyone’s endocannabinoid system is uniquely theirs.
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex cell-signaling system identified in the early 1990s by researchers exploring THC, a well-known cannabinoid. Cannabinoids are compounds found in cannabis.
Experts are still trying to fully understand the ECS. But so far, we know it plays role in regulating a range of functions and processes, including:
- sleep
- mood
- appetite
- memory
- reproduction and fertility
The ECS exists and is active in your body even if you don’t use cannabis.
CBD interacts with each person’s endocannabinoid system in a unique way, which means that it’s really difficult to prescribe or tell someone how much CBD one should be taking in each dose.
It’s really best to find out how much CBD is right for each individual, and the best way to do that is to start with low doses. See how your body reacts, and then work your way up until you find that perfect dose where you start feeling the benefits.
