CBD Tolerance
As people have begun looking to cannabidiol (CBD) for its potential benefits, questions have inevitably arisen regarding the implications of introducing a new chemical into your system. Whether you’re using full spectrum CBD oil or isolate CBD, these extracts come from plants and so many consumers may be concerned with what this all means regarding any addictive qualities.
The good news is that the source of a chemical usually doesn’t matter much regarding this property, it all comes down to how the chemical interacts in the body. Cannabis and hemp products, including CBD, interact directly with the endocannabinoid system. Regular cannabis users may be familiar with the compound THC, a psychoactive composite that is predominantly present in the cannabis plant. CBD, however, is the second most potent compound in the plant and the most prevalent chemical in the hemp plant. While THC users may be familiar with the body’s ability to develop a tolerance to the psychoactive nature of this compound, it’s reasonable to wonder if CBD can have a similar effect. Considering both THC and CBD are so closely related, it is easy to assume that they work in similar fashions. In reality, these chemicals work very differently from one another, and an inability to develop tolerance may be another potential reason to consider CBD as a new healthy additive to your lifestyle.
Reverse Tolerance
It is easy to surprise yourself in reading about cannabidiols’ potential benefits, especially regarding its ability to avoid the development of tolerance. It turns out that developing tolerance to CBD is a very different process than developing a tolerance for THC, and it’s nearly polar opposite. Instead of developing a chemical tolerance, CBD users experience what’s known as a reverse tolerance. In the case of reverse tolerance, continued use of CBD actually results in a smaller and smaller dose being needed to achieve the same effects as time progresses. As previously mentioned, compounds found in cannabis and hemp plants work closely with the endocannabinoid system by attaching themselves to endocannabinoid receptors. While THC diminishes the effectiveness of these receptors with repeated use, and over a long period of time, CBD promotes increased activity in these receptor cells. More specifically, this means that CBD users don’t face a breakdown of the interaction that cannabidiol has within the endocannabinoid system, so it can stay continually active without diminishing its own effectiveness.
Many CBD users have reported using lower doses as time goes on because lower doses were ultimately needed to achieve the desired effects. Considering this, CBD may prove to be a benefit for anyone interested in using it in their daily lives.
Last Thoughts
As is the case with most factors related to CBD, further research needs to be done. The growth and development of the industry should prove fruitful for this sort of vital information as companies, and other entities, are able to engage in more research to support these claims. That being said, as is recommended with any new supplemental diet changes, it is advised that you take precautions when approaching your schedule of CBD usage. Additionally, while your CBD dosage may fluctuate over time, it may interact with other medications that you are using to treat certain ailments. Proceed with caution and always consult a physicianl with questions about your own health. Stay soothe!