CTFO CBD For Your Health: Full Spectrum CBD vs Broad Spectrum CBD vs CBD Isolate

When shopping for CBD oil, you may have come across products labeled as full spectrum, broad spectrum or CBD isolate. What does this mean? These terms are used to define which type of CBD is being used in a product. Cannabinoids are the compounds in that product that define whether the CBD is full spectrum, broad spectrum or an isolate. CBD can be derived from Hemp (Cannabis Sativa) or Marijuana (Cannabis Indica). CBD produced from Hemp has little to no THC. In contrast, Marijuana derived CBD has a 1:1 CBD to THC content ratio.

What Are Cannabinoids?

There are two types of cannabinoids, endocannabinoid, and phytocannabinoid. Endocannabinoids are cannabinoids that occur naturally in humans and most mammals. Endocannabinoids along with cannabinoid receptors make up the Endocannabinoid System. This system is involved in regulating a variety of physiological and cognitive processes such as the nervous system, immune system, muscular system, and cardiovascular system. Phytocannabinoid is a classification of compounds found in the Cannabis plant. These compounds consist of CBD, THC, CBN, CBG, and over a hundred others found in this plant. These compounds are important to people and pets because they interact with receptors in our Endocannabinoid System to help maintain homeostasis and balance within our bodies.

CBD Isolate

An isolate is the purest form of a compound. It is produced by extracting that compound from its environment and isolating it from other compounds. CBD isolate is the purest form of CBD. This is derived by removing all the terpenes, flavonoids, essential oils, plant parts, and other cannabinoids. The end product is just Cannabidiol (CBD). CBD isolate is typically produced from Hemp because of its low to non-existent THC content.

Pros

Pure Form of CBD
No Risk of Psychoactive Effects
Generally Considered to be Safe
Tasteless and Odorless
Will Not Test Positive for THC

Cons

Does Not Deliver the Enhanced Benefits of the Entire Cannabis Plant

Best For:

Individuals who were recommended to specifically take high doses of CBD
Individuals with sensitivity to THC or other cannabinoids
Individuals who regularly undergo drug screening tests
Individuals living in states that have strict THC-laws
First-time users that may be hesitant about other cannabinoids

Full Spectrum CBD

Full spectrum CBD is the extract that contains all the compounds of the Cannabis plant. These compounds are cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, plant parts, and essential oils. Two of these cannabinoids are CBD and THC. Full spectrum CBD that is derived from Hemp and has 0.3% or less of THC is considered legal by the federal government. The cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids and essential oils work together to magnify the therapeutic effect of each individual compound. This is known as the "entourage effect". In a study, subjects that were given full spectrum CBD were provided with higher levels of relief, compared to the subjects that were given CBD isolate.

Pros

Offers the Full Benefits of the Cannabis Plant

Undergoes Fewer Processes

Cons

May Have Psychoactive, Sedative, and Other Unwanted Side Effects

May Show Up on Drug Test
THC Content May Cause Legal Complications (See If Legal In Your State, Click Here)

May Have Strong, Natural Flavor and Odor

Best For:

Individuals who were recommended a certain THC to CBD ratio
Individuals with more severe conditions or conditions that CBD isolate and Broad Spectrum could not alleviate
Individuals living in states where Cannabis is legal

Broad Spectrum CBD

Broad spectrum CBD, as you may have guessed it, is a little bit of both. It is very similar to full spectrum CBD because it contains cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, plant parts, and essential oils. On the other hand, it is like CBD isolate because it does not contain THC. Because broad spectrum CBD has all these compounds, it can deliver the enhanced benefits of the "entourage effect," without the risk of the THC side effects.

Pros

Offers the Full Benefits of the Cannabis Plant

No Risk of Psychoactive Effects

Cons

Less Research and Availability
May Have Strong, Natural Flavor and Odor

Best For:

Individuals with conditions that CBD isolate alone could not alleviate
Individuals with sensitivity to THC
Individuals living in states that have strict THC-laws
First-time users that are hesitant about THC

CTFO Hemp CBD

At CTFO, we believe in quality, transparency and accountability. That's why we provide third party testing and documentation to back up everything we share. All our products are manufactured in GMP certified facilities, which means they are regulated by the FDA to ensure that what's on our labels is what is in our products. Our products are the highest quality and purity available anywhere, and we offer a 60-day, empty container, money-back guarantee to prove it! Our made in the USA CBD is produced from NON-GMO, PESTICIDE FREE, CO2 Extracted Hemp Oil using only organic ingredients.

We offer three varieties of CBD oil. We have Full Spectrum CBD Oil in 300mg, 500mg, 750mg and 1500mg sizes. We also have Isolate CBD Oil in 500mg and 1500mg sizes. The third CBD oil is CTFO's exclusive patented technology 10xPURE Full Spectrum CBD Oil. It is available in 500mg and 1500mg sizes. What makes 10xPURE so special is that it is hydrophilic, which makes it easily absorbed in the body. It provides accelerated, increased absorption and potency. For example, the 500mg size of 10xPURE is approximately equivalent to taking a dose of 3,000 – 5,000mg, and the 1500mg size is approximately equivalent to taking a dose of 9,000 – 15,000mg. For more information on 10xPURE, please read CTFO's most recent Exploratory Scientific Endeavor on this CBD oil.

CTFO is not just limited to CBD oils. We have a full range of Health, Anti-Aging, Nutritional and Pet products. Some of the products come in CBD and Non-CBD form. Please click on the link below to view all of our great products.