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THC-free CBD products for specific needs
CBD Buying Guide
09.09.22
Civil servants, professional drivers, top athletes, children and young teenagers, sensitive individuals... for all these people, the presence of THC in the body is not recommended. That's why it's preferable to opt for cbd without thc, guaranteeing risk-free consumption of this compound. This is the case even though the maximum THC content permitted in CBD cannabis in Switzerland is 1%, and CBD products containing THC have no psychoactive effect.[1].
Whether due to their profession (police officer, firefighter, train driver, airplane pilot), regulations (such as anti-doping tests for athletes), stage of development (such as children and young teenagers) or even fear of the effects of THC, it's more suitable for these people to use THC-free CBD products.
In addition, it's essential to be well-informed about possible interactions between CBD and certain medications, as well as specific contraindications.
That's why, at Naturalpes, we've developed a dedicated range of products: the Wellness range.
How do these THC-free CBD products work? How do you get THC-free CBD products? Here's how.
[1] As explained in the report by the Federal Office of Public Health, in partnership with Swissmedic, April 21, 2021: "Cannabis preparations with a total THC content of less than 1.0% are not classified as narcotics".
The potential of cannabidiol (CBD) for the body
Over 100: that's how many phytocannabinoids the cannabis plant contains. These include Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and a hundred others, such as CBN, CBC and CBG. For those looking for an alternative without psychotropic effects, thc-free cbd is an ideal option, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of cannabis without the presence of THC.
In the medical study Antioxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Cannabidiolpublished in December 2019, researchers explain that CBD is "one of the most active phytocannabinoids derived from Cannabis sativa". It has, according to its authors, "no psychoactive effects but has multiple positive effects, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties."
To understand the potential of cannabidiol on the body, we must first bear in mind that every individual possesses an endocannabinoid system. Among other things, this system regulates numerous physiological functions on which THC-free CBD can act without causing psychotropic effects. Among other things, it regulates
- memory,
- desire, motivation,
- cardiac functions,
- pain,
- and the immune system.
It is with this endocannabinoid system that phytocannabinoids interact. A 2019 study explored these exchanges and their effects in depth. Its authors conclude that "for many diseases, CBD has therapeutic potential, particularly for diseases associated with oxidative stress". Opting for thc-free cbd allows you to benefit from the properties of cannabidiol while avoiding the presence of THC, which may be an ideal choice for some people.
In THC-free CBD products, the challenge is to remove the THC while retaining the other phytocannabinoids, as they will work together to create synergies. This is known as the entourage effect.
Extraction: the key to THC-free quality products
The extraction process plays a fundamental role, as it is this stage that produces a quality product containing the maximum number of components. How to achieve quality and eliminate THC?
1) First, the cannabinoids must be extracted from the plants using one of three extraction techniques:
- using ethanol (the simplest method, which enables large quantities to be processed, but requires proper extraction of the solvents, which is rarely carried out according to the rules of the art),
- in macerates, this limits cbd levels in finished products)
- or using CO₂ (the plants are passed through CO₂ gas for ten hours; this is the most expensive and complex method, but the one that yields cannabidiol oil of exceptional purity).
2) Once the plant has been extracted, it is heated and purified.
3) Finally, fractional distillation is carried out to concentrate the cannabinoids and enable the final stage: the THC removal process.
4) This THC removal process is carried out using flash chromatography. Based on the interaction between the components you wish to separate, this technique makes it possible to isolate components and obtain a pure sample. This is how THC-free CBD can be produced, while retaining all the other beneficial cannabinoids. Once this process has been carried out, the resulting distillate contains all the cannabinoids except THC.
Focus on sports
As we've seen, the endocannabinoid system regulates concentration, physical capacity, motivation... in a word, many of the parameters essential to the practice of sport. That's why the use of THC-free CBD, which allows you to benefit from the effects of phytocannabinoids without the psychotropic substances, is attracting growing interest among athletes. How is the use of these compounds, which can impact these parameters, regulated in sport?
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which is responsible for scientific research, education, anti-doping development and monitoring compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code, is clear on this point. The classification of prohibited products includes THC and all synthetic cannabinoids.
CBD, on the other hand, is authorized. Its use will therefore not be punished, and sportsmen and women can potentially see their daily lives improve by using these THC-free CBD products. At Naturalpes, renowned expert johan fernandez highly recommends discovering our detailed guide to THC-free CBD products to better understand their specifics and benefits.
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Written by Johann Boschung
