What's a Cannabinoid?
Simply speaking, cannabinoids are molecules that exist
naturally in both the human body and cannabis plants.
Cannabinoids from cannabis are called phytocannabinoids to differentiate them
from similar molecules produced by the human body called endocannabinoids.
Both sets of chemicals are part of a relatively newly discovered network
of specialized cellular receptors called the endocannabinoid
system, or ECS. Interestingly, some form of an ECS is
present in all mammals (including
canines, felines, and horses)—
and all vertebrates.
Cannabinoids from cannabis are called phytocannabinoids to differentiate them from similar molecules produced by the human body called endocannabinoids. Both sets of chemicals are part of a relatively newly discovered network of specialized cellular receptors called the endocannabinoid system, or ECS. Interestingly, some form of an ECS is present in all mammals (including canines, felines, and horses)— and all vertebrates.
The best research to date indicates that cannabis phytocannabinoids evolved to adapt to the mammalian ECS, not the opposite. In fact, the major phytocannabinoids have been labeled by researchers "mimetic molecules" because they mirror the behavior of major endocannabinoids in what is arguably an elaborate game of crashing the ECS party.
The best research to date indicates that
cannabis phytocannabinoids evolved to adapt to the
mammalian ECS, not the opposite. In fact, the major
phytocannabinoids have been labeled by researchers
"mimetic molecules" because they mirror the behavior
of major endocannabinoids in what is arguably an elaborate game of crashing the ECS party.
The ECS is significant due to the role that it plays in human health and wellness. Multiple research studies indicate that a weak or unhealthy ECS may result in a variety of diseases and conditions. It is believed to control appetite, pain, sleep, mood, cognition, immune function, and libido.
The ECS is significant due to the role that it plays in human health and wellness. Multiple research studies
indicate that a weak or unhealthy ECS may result in a
variety of diseases and conditions. It is believed to control appetite, pain, sleep, mood, cognition,
immune function, and libido.
CBG:
CBG is a subject worthy of investigation by both
medical professionals, businesses, and consumers
due to the unique role that it plays within the
metabolic lifespan of the plant. Of the hundreds of different molecules produced by the resin glands
(called trichomes) within the flowers of mature
female cannabis plants, none is more
compelling or important
than CBG.
CBG is a subject worthy of investigation by both medical professionals, businesses, and consumers due to the unique role that it plays within the metabolic lifespan of the plant. Of the hundreds of different molecules produced by the resin glands (called trichomes) within the flowers of mature female cannabis plants, none is more compelling or important
CBG & CBD
The human ECS requires supplementation
to maintain homeostasis and health. The best way
to achieve this is with phytocannabinoids
like CBG and CBD.
The human ECS requires supplementation to maintain homeostasis and health. The best way to achieve this is with phytocannabinoids like CBG and CBD.
The uniqueness
of CBG is due to TWO
primary characteristics of
this molecule.
Origin of all most other cannabinoids produced by hemp and cannabis.
Dominant cannabinoid of
a fourth cannabis
chemotype that research
has revealed sometimes
yields up to 94%
CBG and as little
as 0.001% THC.
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Mother of all Cannabinoids
CBGA, the acidic precursor to cannabigerol (CBG), is the genesis of many major cannabinoids derived from cannabis – including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The
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Cannabinoids exist not in a single state, but rather multiple versions go a source molecule called an acidic precursor. These variants are called analogs. This
ECS Receptor Types
The endocannabinoid system is populated by millions of specialized cellular receptors that bind perfectly with both endocannabinoids (such as anandamide and 2-AG) and the phytocannabinoids
Technically speaking, bioavailability is the amount of a molecule or chemical that is readily available in the bloodstream. In terms of the consumption of CBG
What's a Cannabinoid? Simply speaking, cannabinoids are molecules that exist naturally in both the human body and cannabis plants. Cannabinoids from cannabis are called phytocannabinoids
You've probably heard of popular chemotypes like Sativa and Indica, or the lesser-known Ruderalis, but did you know scientists have discovered a possible 4th chemotype?