What is CBD?
CBD, short for Cannabidiol, is one of over 120 cannabinoids that are produced by the humble hemp plant. CBD is the second most prevalent compound in the plant and has been used for thousands of years. Studies suggest it works by interacting with your endocannabinoid system, a network of receptors in your brain and body that helps regulate mood, sleep, pain and stress responses. Think of it as a built-in balancing system, and CBD helps to optimise it. CBD is non-psychoactive, non-addictive and science-backed. We source premium sun-grown CBD from Colorado where it’s cleanly extracted, triple-tested and expertly blended into great-tasting products here in the UK.
What does CBD do?
CBD has been used to reduce stress, aid muscle recovery, reduce inflamation and pain and increase quality of sleep. While humans have been using cannabis medicinally for millennia, modern science is only just catching up and beginning to expose it's true benefits. CBD (at high doses) has proven effective in treating the symptoms of serious neurological disorders like epilepsy and multiple sclerosis with extensive research underway around the potential for treatment of many chronic disorders.
Why Goodrays?
At Goodrays, we use premium CBD isolate sourced from sustainably sun-grown hemp in Colorado. Cleanly extracted, triple-tested, and expertly blended with care here in the UK.
With over a decade spent studying the power of plants, travelling across the world to find the most effective, high-quality ingredients from sustainable sources, and learning from experts along the way, we have created premium natural wellbeing products, all born from the sun.
Everything we make is rigorously tested, science-backed and tastes outstanding, made with as little impact on the planet as possible and supported by a community of mental wellbeing experts and advocates who believe, like us, that a good life needs a clear head.
How does CBD work?
Research suggests that CBD interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS) - a complex biological system that modulates neurotransmitters, metabolism and inflammation. The role of the ECS is to maintain homeostasis or balance across all physiological functions. It is distributed throughout the brain and nervous system and affects mood, memory, control of movement, pain management, development of nerve growth and synaptic plasticity. In other words, it is one of the body’s most important systems. CBD and other phytocannabinoids interact with this endogenous system by connecting to the network of receptors found throughout the ECS. If you want to learn more about how to take CBD you can visit our Read section.
Does CBD get me high?
No. CBD is non-psychoactive, non-addictive, non-intoxicating and will not get you “high”. This question likely stems from CBD's association with the cannabis plant. While it's true that CBD is one of many cannabinoids found in cannabis, not all cannabinoids have the same effects. THC is the compound responsible for the intoxicating effects of cannabis. CBD does not have this property and it can actually counteract some of THC's psychoactive effects, as well as having calming and rehabilitative effects at the correct dose.
At Goodrays, we use only premium CBD isolate sourced from sustainably sun-grown hemp in Colorado, rigorously tested to ensure non-detectable THC levels. That means you can enjoy the potential benefits of CBD without any impairment.
Can I get addicted to CBD?
No. In fact, some people take CBD to actually combat substance abuse disorders. CBD shows no potential for dependence or abuse. A recent report by The World Health Organization found that naturally-occurring CBD is safe and well tolerated in humans, and there is no evidence of any public health-related problems associated with the use of pure CBD: “In its pure state, cannabidiol does not appear to have abuse potential or cause harm.”
Can I overdose?
According to the recent WHO report, CBD is a non-toxic substance. In other words, it has no capacity for creating a reaction such as an overdose, even when consumed in large quantities.
What’s the best kind of CBD?
CBD isolate is the purest form of CBD that you can consume so we chose to use this in a highly bio-available water soluble format in Goodrays. We intend to explore the use of other cannabinoids in future products as the science evolves but in the meantime we have used natural cannabis terpenes in our products along with the purest form of CBD available.
