CBD is becoming an increasingly popular wellness product here in Canada and around the world. There is so much research being carried out on CBD and there’s still so much to learn about the Canadian CBD industry but if you’re looking for a beginners guide to CBD in Canada and are curious about what CBD is, whether it’s legal and how you can use CBD in your own life, we cover the basics in this article.
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What is CBD?
CBD is the acronym for cannabidiol. CBD is one of several chemical compounds found in cannabis, more commonly known as marijuana. Even though CBD is found in and extracted from marijuana, it is not extracted from the part of marijuana that causes psychoactive effects and does not get you ‘high’. Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is responsible for the psychoactive effects or ‘high’ of marijuana. All CBD products in Canada must contain less than 0.3% THC which is not enough THC to cause psychoactive effects.
CBD has been associated with several health benefits like improved sleep quality, improved mood, reduced anxiety and stress, reduced inflammation and pain, and improvement in the management of specific health conditions like epilepsy, just to name a few.
Is CBD legal in Canada?
Yes, it’s legal. After years of denying how beneficial cannabis and CBD products are, it’s finally legal here in Canada. The CBD industry in Canada is highly monitored and controlled. The Cannabis Act instilled by the Government of Canada provides a strict framework for controlling the production, extraction and distribution of CBD in Canada. This helps ensure the quality of CBD products and the safety of Canadians. Only licensed retailers can sell CBD.
How To Use CBD?
CBD is available in several types of products like capsules, oils, salves, CBD gummies for sleep or pain, tinctures and creams. Each of these product types has their own pros and cons and just like anything, you’ll develop your own personal preference after experimenting.
There is so much information out there about CBD in Canada and our main goal is to help simplify CBD so you can make an informed decision about whether CBD is the right fit for you. There is a lot more to CBD that we cover in other blog posts but hopefully this beginners guide to CBD in Canada helped cover some of the basics for you.
Any statements made in this post are not intended to replace advice from a medical professional. Please consult your healthcare professional about potential interactions or other possible complications before using any product.
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