The Difference Between Broad and Full Spectrum CBD
As more and more people begin to recognize the immense benefits of the hemp plant, the production of CBD products is growing at record speeds. If you’re new to the CBD world, or even if you’ve been using CBD products for a while and just haven’t noticed, you might be wondering what the words “broad-spectrum” or “full-spectrum” on a CBD product mean. In order to help you understand the difference, we’re going to break down the difference between the two in order to help you understand which is best for you.
What is Full-Spectrum CBD?
The purest, most unrefined, and unfiltered CBD is considered full-spectrum CBD. Full-spectrum CBD contains ALL properties of the hemp plant, including cannabinoids (like low percentages of THC) and terpenes. Just because full-spectrum CBD contains all properties of the hemp plant doesn’t mean that it gets you high. In order to prevent you from actually getting “high,” full-spectrum CBD is restricted to having less than .3% of THC. In other words, you will benefit from all that CBD has to offer without the full-blown psychoactive effects.
What is Broad-Spectrum CBD?
Unlike full-spectrum CBD, broad-spectrum CBD does not contain THC. Though it starts out in exactly the same extraction process as full-spectrum CBD, the final product is processed in a refinery that removes any traces of THC. It is then quality-tested to make sure that no THC is left in the final product.
This means that you won’t experience unwanted psychoactive effects, making it a great option for those who might be super sensitive to THC.
For those worried about any THC coming up in a drug test, broad-spectrum will ensure that no trace amounts will show up on the test. It also means, however, that some of the beneficial properties are omitted from broad-spectrum CBD.
So what's the difference?
While both full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD contain multiple components of the cannabis plant, full-spectrum is purer in form and contains up to 0.3% of THC, though this can be higher in areas where marijuana has been legalized. Research is still fairly new on broad-spectrum, but some studies suggest that broad-spectrum CBD is not as effective as full-spectrum. Most hemp companies sell both types of CBD. Some very solid companies that carry all types of CBD check out Concentrated Concepts, visit: www.concentecon.com and cannaaidshop.com
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