CBD oil and CBD water are all the rage right now. Because CBD is legal in most of the U.S. – 36 states and counting – its availability and application are off the charts. It can be found anywhere, from gas stations and discount convenience stores to major grocery chains and, of course, online. CBD water can be drunk or poured into other foodstuffs; CBD oil is often used in ointments and creams, but the biggest differences between the two are their physical format and absorption rate.
WHAT IS CBD WATER?
CBD sparkling water is imbued with cannabidiol extract. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of many naturally occurring cannabinoids you can find in the hemp plant. The “full-spectrum” hemp oil is removed from the plant and lab-tested to ensure it meets strict potency and purity standards by different product manufacturers. The hemp oil extract gets added to water or sparkling water to create unique CBD water products offered online and elsewhere. CBD water offers potential health benefits, like supporting joint health and promoting relaxation.
CBD water can be squirted directly in your mouth and swallowed instantly or added to beverages or food. It depends on what’s simpler for you. Because of the method the water-soluble CBD is absorbed, its properties can be more effective by a factor of 10 than its oil equivalent because our bodies are able to absorb nearly 100 percent of the cannabinoids into our system. This is due to the oil compounds being reduced using a special method, so they’re tiny enough for our bodies to process through ingestion as we would any other food that isn't oil-based.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CBD WATER?
Many creatures have an endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for controlling essential functions, like pain, appetite, sleep, immunity, and others. By using CBD, you can slow endocannabinoid receptor activity to lower certain responses, including:
- Pain and inflammation related to obesity, cancer, asthma, arthritis, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Relieve some pain linked to multiple sclerosis (MS). Some CBD and THC-based applications have shown promising results in lower levels of spasticity for MS sufferers while reducing symptoms.
- Improved skin. Some people have experienced positive results after using CBD sparkling water to treat skin issues. CBD has anti-acne properties which target inflammation, sebum production, and proliferation — all of which contribute to acne production.
- May lessen symptoms and side effects from anxiety and depression, including agitation, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, headaches, drowsiness, and addictions and substance abuse.
- Using CBD may also help prevent diabetes and offer neuroprotection.
- May improve heart health related to stress and other conditions. As we get older, our chances of getting a heart condition increases. Thankfully, CBD offers stress- and anxiety-lowering properties. CBD water might help the heart and circulatory system by reducing high blood pressure levels.
- May act as a sleep aid.
WHAT IS CBD OIL?
CBD oil is extracted from Cannabis indica or Cannabis sativa — the same plants which, when dried, make marijuana. CBD oil is thought by some to reduce anxiety, treat pain, and promote appetite just like marijuana does, but minus its psychoactive effects. It’s also shown promise in relieving certain types of seizures.
How the CBD is ingested is personal preference. Some people enjoy the taste of the oil, while others choose the more delicate taste of CBD water which can be added to food or drink without affecting flavor too much or affecting the absorption rate. So if don’t like the taste of oils, drink CBD sparkling water instead.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CBD OIL?
There are many health benefits of CBD oil that are supported by science, including:
- Pain relief - CBD, when used in combination with THC, may be helpful in lowering pain associated with diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
- May reduce anxiety and depression - CBD oil has shown promise as a way to treat depression and anxiety, resulting in many people suffering from these disorders becoming enamored with this natural approach. In some studies, using CBD has been shown to lower depression and anxiety in human and animal subjects.
- May alleviate cancer-related symptoms - This is a controversial claim. Though CBD has been known to lower symptoms related to cancer and cancer treatment in some cases, and may even hold cancer-fighting properties, more stringent research is required to assess its safety and efficacy.
- Possibly reduces acne - CBD may be beneficial in treating acne due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to manage the overproduction of sebum within the sebaceous glands.
- May have neuroprotective properties - Though research is incomplete right now, CBD is believed to ease symptoms related to Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. It was also shown to lower the progress of Alzheimer’s disease in animal and test-tube studies.
- May promote heart health - Though more human trials are required, CBD may benefit heart health by reducing blood pressure and stopping heart damage.
- Other potential benefits CBD may have other health benefits, including antipsychotic effects, substance abuse treatment, anti-tumor effects, diabetes prevention.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Many promote one solution as better and talk disparagingly of the other, but we have a more nuanced opinion. CBD water and CBD oil products aren’t uniquely good or bad, as they have their own particular properties, and if used appropriately can offer positive results. But here’s the deal: If you're going to swallow your CBD, choose a water-based product. If you're agreeable to alternative ways to consume CBD, then weigh your options, and consult with your healthcare provider if you have other questions.
