{"id":15574,"date":"2021-04-01T12:35:45","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T11:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannabishealthnews.co.uk\/?p=15574"},"modified":"2021-04-12T16:02:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T15:02:43","slug":"the-difference-between-full-spectrum-broad-spectrum-and-isolate-cbd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannabishealthnews.co.uk\/2021\/04\/01\/the-difference-between-full-spectrum-broad-spectrum-and-isolate-cbd\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s the difference between full-spectrum, broad-spectrum and isolate CBD?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Most of us know about the potential benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), including alleviating pain, easing symptoms of anxiety and improving sleep. But as a consumer, do you know your whole-plant products from your isolate?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here, Cannabis Health explains what each of the three main forms \u2013 full spectrum, broad spectrum and isolate \u2013 bring to the table.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Isolate<\/strong><\/p>\n A popular choice for many, CBD isolate is the purest form of CBD where all of the other compounds have been removed leaving the ‘isolated’ CBD. It is<\/span>\u00a0refined, meaning it has no distinct taste or odour.<\/span><\/p>\n The slight downside of this form, however, is that the effects may be less notable than when using other products. A 2015 animal study <\/span>indicated<\/span><\/a> that CBD isolate\u2019s effects against pain and inflammation may only occur at a specific dose, rather than the benefits increasing alongside the dosage as in other types.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While this may be a deal-breaker for some, those who wish to take high does of CBD may prefer isolate.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Full-spectrum<\/strong><\/p>\n Full-spectrum CBD, on the other hand, contains all cannabis plant compounds, as well as up to 0.3 per cent THC, and therefore may have a more potent effect than isolate. It is often used for a range of health issues including pain relief and treatment for mental disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Supporting this, a <\/span>2018 study<\/span><\/a> suggested that full-spectrum CBD is more effective for pain than CBD isolate because of the combined effects of CBD and THC. However, users should be careful and do their own research to ensure the quantity of THC in their chosen product is suitable for their needs.<\/span><\/p>\n According to several <\/span>outlets<\/span><\/a>, full-spectrum CBD is said to offer far more bang for your buck \u2013 every drop features an array of these molecules that work together to give a more pronounced effect \u2013 however this all depends on how intense an impact you need and want.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, many CBD users opt for the full-spectrum form as it is <\/span>more natural<\/span><\/a> and less processed than CBD isolate.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Broad-spectrum<\/strong><\/p>\n Broad-spectrum CBD \u2013 the third of the three main forms of the remedy \u2013 is very similar to the full-spectrum<\/a> variety in that it contains additional cannabis plant compounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n These products, however, contains zero or trace amounts of THC, which should be less than the 0.3 per cent found in full-spectrum. <\/span><\/p>\n Many suggest this make-up means broad-spectrum falls somewhere between full-spectrum CBD and CBD isolate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n