There is no doubt how much different the modern cannabis world is than it was in the past. Take CBD, for instance…
If you’ve done any research on cannabidiol, you must have seen the term ‘CBD oil’ used all over the place. No more than a decade ago, nobody has ever heard about the non-psychoactive cannabinoid, but now, there is a $22 billion market to it.
So, what exactly is cannabidiol (CBD)?
CBD is a chemical compound from the cannabis plant and unlike its cousin, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), it’s not psychoactive. It is mainly used in products like edibles and oils.
What most people don’t know about CBD is that it can only be effectively incorporated into the body in a narrow range of uses. For example, when swallowed, our body cannot fully absorb CBD, especially when in its natural form.
Luckily, scientists have already addressed this issue, and now there are many ways developed that help us absorb CBD oil.
And yes, this means that if you take a 20mg CBD oil capsule, you will absorb only around 4-5mg.
What is water-soluble cannabidiol?
Before anything, this is one of the solutions to this quandary. However, no matter that it may sound like a perfect solution, there is a significant catch. You probably know that water and oil don’t mix and CBD oil is no exception, which makes things a bit tricky.
However, converting a regular CBD extract to water soluble CBD is broken down into tiny, micro-sized pieces. Being so small, those pieces are encapsulated within other non-toxic materials to ensure they remain stable. The final result? The most efficient way to absorb cannabidiol and namely, the water-soluble, micro-encapsulated, full-spectrum, CBD extract.
Can water-soluble cannabidiol dissolve in water completely?
Despite the name, the water-soluble cannabidiol cannot be dissolved in water. Instead, the CBD based product can homogenize with water or water-based products. You can think of these products as “water-compatible.”
So, is this “water-friendly” CBD product really worth it?
Of course, it is. Not everyone wants to hit a vape pen or hold a tincture under their tongue. And water-based products allow producing of capsules, topicals, edibles, and drinks.
The truth is, the water-soluble cannabidiol opens up a world of possibilities. Let’s set the fact that it does effectively let us use capsules as a form of precise CBD delivery (meaning you will absorb all the CBD available), but it can also be used in any drink or food product imaginable.
So what is the difference between regular oil and the water-soluble product?
Absorption.
Yes, you can drop some CBD oil into your coffee or soda, you can even cook with it, but you won’t be absorbing much. This is like paying for a full tank of gas and only getting 20%.
From now on, you can easily supplement your wellness routine with CBD using the water-soluble version of it. There are many benefits for us, and helping our body regulate the function of our nervous and immune systems has never been easier.