What is CBD and how does it work?

With the advancement of medicine, we are witnessing a revolution in treating certain types of diseases with the help of various natural sources. There has been a lot of talking lately about cannabidiol (CBD) and more specifically about the potential it hides as a means of combating many of the common diseases of our time such as panic attacks, stress, depression, insomnia, burn-out syndrome. Stress can lead to a condition called professional burnout (symptoms include feelings of emotional exhaustion, decreased sensitivity to people in the workplace, and frustration with one's own accomplishments in the workplace).

Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC) are two of the major chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant.

Unlike tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD) is the non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis and it has been linked to its effect on human health. Cannabidiol acts on the body by helping the normal functioning of the endocannabinoid system, which controls a wide range of biological functions.

What is the endocannabinoid system?

The endocannabinoid system in the human body is made of many receptors. Receptors are the sites ('locks') where the corresponding active substance is captured and CBD ('the key') .Receptors from the endocannabinoid system are located throughout the body and are basically two types of CB1 and CB2 receptors. This shows that there are natural "locks" in our body (CB1 and CB2 receptors) for the natural product CBD (cannabidiol).

Scientists believe that the function of the endocannabinoid system is in homeostasis, ie. maintaining the relative stability of the basic physiological indicators of the organism. The endocannabinoid system is essential for the normal functioning and normalization of all processes in the body. It is important for many basic functions of the human body, such as appetite, immune protection, metabolism, digestion, pain, sleep, memory, mood and many more.

Although research on the endocannabinoid system is recent, they are very encouraging in terms of the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of a number of diseases.

Numerous studies give us hope that cannabinoids have real medical potential.

Benefits of CBD

CBD has been associated with positive effects in people with epilepsy. According to a number of studies on the effects of CBD in epilepsy, a reduction in the incidence of epileptic seizures has been observed in the majority of study participants. According to research, CBD reduces arterial blockage and lowers blood pressure. It can also lower cholesterol.

The results of studies in patients suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, depression are also very good. They show that CBD has a beneficial effect on people suffering from this type of diseases.

CBD can slow the growth and proliferation of some cancer cells. The reason for this is that it fights the oxidative stress and inflammation that are associated with cancer. In this regard, CBD helps fight cancer cells.

Among the most important effects of CBD is the reduction of pain in chronic diseases such as arthritis. Painkillers have side effects such as liver damage as a result of prolonged use. For this reason, many patients with chronic pain turn to alternative products to reduce pain. CBD can affect pain and inflammation naturally.

CBD helps reduce chronic inflammatory processes that are associated with many noncommunicable diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, autoimmune diseases and more.

CBD has been linked to a reduction in body mass index, a reduction in obesity and a reduction in the risk of developing diabetes. In a study of 4,657 adult men and women who used or currently use CBD, the results were that these people had 16% lower blood glucose levels, a lower body mass index and 18% lower low insulin resistance and higher "good cholesterol".

Studies show that CBD can help treat skin conditions such as eczema. It can help regulate the secretion of sebaceous glands on the skin, which reduces the risk of acne.

CBD, on the other hand, does not affect the ability to drive and use machines and does not cause a positive drug test.

IS CBD SAFE?

In general, CBD is safe. Even in chronic diseases and the use of higher doses CBD is safe and shows no side effects.