FEATURE
BROAD
SPECTRUM CBD
WHAT IS IT?
All of the benefits of full-spectrum
without the THC
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one billed as a ‘best of both worlds’ solution:
broad-spectrum CBD.
To understand what broad-spectrum is
and why you might choose it over the
other varieties, here’s a run-down of the
different types of CBD product currently
available on the market.
Isolate
This is essentially pure CBD without any
other cannabinoids. Isolate is relatively
c h e a p a nd ea sy to use f o r peo ple
creating their own CBD products or wanting
to measure a consistent dose to achieve
a desired effect. It is also often the
default option for CBD enthusiasts who
are averse to THC.
Terpsolate
Some companies add terpenes to CBD
isolate to create the entourage effect
full-spectrum products are known for.
Full-spectrum
CBD is just one of a hundred or more
cannabinoids out there. Full-spectrum
products also contain CBG, CBN and CBC
among many others, as well as terpenes
(distinctive odours like citrus and pine)
and flavonoids (naturally-occurring and
beneficial compounds found in fruits and
vegetables.)
But full-spectrum also includes THC.…
which brings us on to:
Broad-spectrum
Essentially full-spectrum but without even
trace amounts of THC. This is a great
option for people wanting to benefit
from the full profile of cannabinoids,
flavonoids and terpenes without having
to consume any THC.
Some people are highly sensitive to even
sub-milligram quantities of THC. THC
can also show up on drug screenings,
which can be problematic for employee
If you’ve ever entered into a discussion
about the ‘best’ CBD products out
there, you’ll understand all too well just
how polarising the subject can be. One
thing that does seem certain is that
full-spectrum products are much more
effective than isolated CBD as they more
closely resemble the make-up of the
cannabis plant and therefore share many
of its benefits.
A 2018 study by EP Baron explains
why and says: “There are many cannabis
strains that vary widely in the composition
of cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and
other compounds. These components
work synergistically to produce wide
variations in benefits, side effects, and strain
characteristics.”
There has been a lot of buzz over recent
months about a different variety that benefits
from a wide range of cannabinoids,