What Is Full-Spectrum Water-Soluble CBD? And What Are The Benefits?
The world of water-soluble CBD – and CBD in general – is still a new frontier. Practically the Wild West. And with any new frontier, there are a lot of new landscapes to get familiar with and so much to learn!
So let’s start with some basics and go from there.
CBD is short for cannabidiol. It’s one of the main cannabinoids found in hemp, a member of the cannabis family.
There are more than 100 other cannabinoids found in hemp and other members of the cannabis family. Another of the most common cannabinoids is tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis plants that causes you to feel “high.”
Hemp, in case you don’t know, is cultivated so that it has low concentrations of THC. Under U.S. law, THC in hemp must remain at concentrations of 0.3% or less, meaning hemp and its products are unlikely to cause you to feel any sort of high.
Not All CBD Is Created Equal
Companies make so many different types of CBD products, from topicals to gummies to oils and tinctures.
No matter what product you’re buying, though, there generally are a few different forms of CBD that might be in your product – and some are better than others.
The most common forms are CBD isolate and full-spectrum CBD.
CBD isolate is simply CBD that has been isolated from hemp, often in a lab using harsh solvents and chemicals. It’s a production-heavy process that results in a basic white powder. And, unfortunately, it has none of hemp’s other benefits. It’s just CBD
Full-spectrum CBD, on the other hand, retains all the benefits of hemp, not just CBD, so you don’t miss a thing! From terpenes to flavonoids, hemp is full of beneficial compounds and cannabinoids to keep your mind and body balanced.
Check out Danodan’s flagship full-spectrum Enhanced product, showcasing all of hemp’s benefits!
CBD Oil: Water Soluble vs. Non-Water Soluble
In addition to the types of CBD, there’s another major distinction in CBD oil: water soluble vs. non-water soluble.
Note: Some terms are used online like water-based CBD. There’s really no such a thing as water-based CBD – the correct term is water soluble – but keep reading to learn what we think the best water-soluble CBD oil is.
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Non-water-soluble CBD probably represents the majority of CBD out there.
This is because cannabinoids are hydrophobic – that is, they just don’t dissolve well in water. Mixing the two is like trying to mix oil and water.
Instead, they prefer being in fats or oils. Maybe you’ve heard of weed butter? Exactly.
In the same way, most CBD companies mix their CBD with an oil called a carrier oil – because it literally carries the CBD. MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) oil is common because it’s usually made from readily available sources like coconut or palm.
So oil is generally the preferred vehicle to get CBD into and absorbed by the body.
But you may be asking: If cannabinoids like CBD aren’t water soluble, and oils are the preferred carrier, what’s the story with some of the water-soluble CBD for sale out there?
Well, studies show the body absorbs about 6% to 20% of CBD from CBD oils.
That’s not much.
Benefits of Water-Soluble CBD
It’s not yet clear if the health benefits of water-soluble CBD are greater than traditional CBD oil or if its absorption is better, but convenience definitely makes CBD’s benefits more accessible.
Water-soluble CBD liquids (or tinctures, etc.) can be so convenient to use. So if you’re wondering how to use water-soluble CBD liquids (or tinctures) or how to take water-soluble CBD, at Danodan we say: Just drip, stir, and sip!
At Danodan, we make it even easier to enjoy those water soluble benefits with convenient pumps on all of our 4 Oz. products, like this CBD for Sleep, one of our bestsellers!
Water-soluble CBD products out there come in a few forms, though, so let’s take a look.