CBD products come in three forms: full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolated. Full-spectrum CBD contains all the components of the cannabis plant, including up to 0.3% THC. Broad-spectrum CBD has all the plant components except THC, while CBD isolate is pure CBD without other compounds from the cannabis plant. Isolated CBD is the purest form of cannabidiol or CBD, and it is made by completely removing all compounds in the plant except for CBD through an extensive extraction process.
Depending on the type of extraction process, high-quality CBD isolates are usually higher than 99% pure. The biggest benefit of this type of CBD is its potency when added to other substances, such as foods, lotions, or shampoos. It is also a great option if you want to completely avoid THC, since it does not contain any other cannabinoids. Additionally, it has no taste or smell, although you can find flavored varieties.
Full-spectrum CBD oil contains small amounts of THC (up to 0.2%), terpenes and flavonoids in addition to CBD. Some people prefer this type of CBD oil because of the entourage theory, which suggests that taking CBD and THC together with other cannabis compounds may be more effective than taking cannabidiol alone. It also contains a wide range of terpenes and flavonoids that may have their own beneficial effects. However, it has an earthy flavor that some people may not like. Broad-spectrum CBD is somewhere in between isolated CBD and full-spectrum CBD.
It mainly contains cannabidiol along with small amounts of other cannabis compounds but does not contain THC. It is a refined product that can be added to a variety of substances without losing its potency. The best type of CBD oil will depend on your lifestyle, your personal preferences and what you use it for. Full-spectrum CBD has a wide range of cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids and may be more potent than other types of CBD due to the entourage effect.
However, it could exceed the federal THC allocation of 0.3% or less and has a strong taste and smell that some people may not like. Broad-spectrum CBD is less processed than isolated CBD but does not contain THC, while isolated CBD may be a good option for those who don't want or can't consume other compounds found in full-spectrum or broad-spectrum CBD.
