There is no single clear definition of what full spectrum CBD is therefore we provide explanation of the definition we stick to. Our full spectrum CBD consists of:
- non-psychoactive cannabinoids in their “active” form (CBD, CBG, CBC, CBN, …) and also legally allowed levels of psychoactive THC. This range of cannabinoids is a standard in most “full spectrum” products on the market;
- cannabinoids in their “acidic” form: cannabidiolic acid (CBDa) and other cannabinoids in acidic form such as CBGa, CBCa, CBNa, THCa … They add to the quality of CBD oil because they have therapeutic value in their own right. Cannabidiolic acid (CBDa) in sufficient amounts is particularly important because it significantly improves CBD absorption. See scientific article Heat exposure affects pharmacokinetics… that explains this topic.
- terpenes and flavonoids have long known therapeutic properties and have been used for millennia as a part of natural remedies. They importantly influence also the so-called entourage effect that explains why hemp extracts have widest scope of therapeutic value when there is sufficient amount of terpenes and flavonoids present.
All these compounds together with naturally occurring chlorophyll and other lesser compounds work synergistically and enhance therapeutic value and absorption levels. Father of cannabinoid research dr. Raphael Mechoulam has dubbed it entourage effect.
Cannabinoids absorption in the body or bioavailability as it is also called is one of the most prominent issues in the industry. According to the scientific findings it is as low as 6%. This means that most of the CBD that a patient orally ingests never reaches her blood. Full spectrum CBD oil is one of the best completely natural ways to improve CBD absorption levels. Taking CBD on a full stomach increases it even further, especially after a fatty meal.