What are Cannabinoids?
Before getting into exactly how CBD (Cannbidol) and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) can benefit its users, we must first understand how to reference such phytochemicals, aka chemical compounds produced by plants, that naturally occur within the cannabis plant. CBD, THC, and all other phytochemicals of cannabis, are referred to as cannabinoids that can be processed directly through the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) within every species of mammal. Thus, making the cannabis plant and its cannabinoids highly sought after and researched for their all natural healing capabilities, and recreational effects.
How Do They Help Us?
It was not until the late 1980s when researchers discovered that cannabinoids bind to or work with CB1 and CB2 receptors that are located throughout the brain and body, providing us the desired effects from each individual cannabinoid. CBD and THC are amongst the most commonly extracted and supplemented cannabinoids, and each one has its own unique therapeutic effect on our body. What is even more intriguing is that, although each cannabinoid has different effects by themselves, they also have different effects on our body based on what CB1 and CB2 receptors they interact with after digestion or application. As a result, there are many variations and forms of cannabis products on the market that contain different cannabinoids and supplements for specific causes.
How CBD affects Mammalians
CBD helps the reproduction of certain enzymes our bodies, as well as our pets bodies, are already producing, Anandamide and 2AG, through the CB1 and CB2 receptors. These enzymes ultimately help our bodies maintain a level of homeostasis by balancing out our natural hormone levels such as melatonin, dopamine, serotonin, and adrenaline. When these hormones are being produced regularly, as they should, this will help users maintain good mental health, wake up, and go to sleep, as well as help fight certain forms of diseases and illnesses.
How THC affects Mammalians
The reason we call them Cannabinoid Receptors in the first place is because our CB1 and CB2 receptors receive THC when it is taken. THC directly binds to these receptors causing dopamine and serotonin rushes, which makes up the “high” effect, and is how users benefit from it. Pets and animals should not be taking THC unless it’s within a full spectrum CBD product, which only contains 0.3% THC. Most pets or animals, especially the small ones, who end up taking high levels of THC, could experience negative effects to their brain functionality.
How you can take Cannabinoids to Ensure Therapeutic Results
Generally, because of the way THC and CBD works in human bodies, it is usually recommended to stay on consistent doses of CBD everyday that work best for you, and to take THC as needed. Meaning start with a small dose of either, and if you are still experiencing symptoms, up the dosing. THC tends to have better effects for users when the user themselves have a lower tolerance to the cannabinoid. CBD on the other hand needs to be administered regularly so that you are building up a tolerance for it. Then, your receptors will start functioning properly as they once had before the user began experiencing their symptoms.