Cannabinoids: what they are and how they interact with the body
In short: Cannabinoids are natural compounds from hemp, the best known being CBD and THC. In the body they interact with the endocannabinoid system, a network of CB1 and CB2 receptors. Here is a neutral overview.
What are cannabinoids?
Cannabinoids are a group of compounds that bind to cannabinoid receptors in the body. Some are produced by the body itself (endocannabinoids), while others, such as CBD and THC, come from the hemp plant (phytocannabinoids).
The best-known cannabinoids
- CBD (cannabidiol): non-psychoactive, the subject of ongoing scientific research.
- THC (tetrahydrocannabinol): psychoactive, strictly limited by law in hemp products.
- CBG (cannabigerol): a precursor cannabinoid, present in smaller amounts.
The endocannabinoid system
Cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system, a network of receptors known as CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are found mainly in the nervous system, while CB2 receptors appear largely in immune cells. This system is a subject of ongoing scientific research.
Important notice
Hemp products are wellness products and are not medicines. They are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or alleviate any disease or health condition. For health questions, please consult a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How many cannabinoids are there?
More than a hundred have been identified in the hemp plant, with CBD, CBG, CBN and THC among the best known.
What is CBG?
Cannabigerol, the cannabinoid from whose acidic form the others develop as the plant grows.
What is CBN?
Cannabinol, which forms through oxidation of THC as plant material ages.
What does full spectrum mean?
That the extract retains all naturally present compounds of the plant, including minor cannabinoids and terpenes.
Note: hemp products are not medicines. They are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or alleviate any disease or health condition.
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