The golden ratio refers to an equal balance of cannabinoid to THC, together in one product. A 1:1 Ratio can be beneficial to those who are looking to target specific issues. This ratio can be seen at any dosage level, so some experimentation is needed (hyperlink to dosage methods) to find what level is best for personal use.
What are CBD and Delta-9?
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Delta-9 THC (D-9) are compounds made by and found in cannabis and hemp. Cannabis has over 100 cannabinoids that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid receptors, which are found in the brain and throughout the entire body. Both CBD and THC Delta-9 work with receptors that release neurotransmitters in your brain, and can affect things like pain, mood, sleep and memory.
How Does D-9 and CBD Interact With Each Other?
Cannabinoids like D-9 and CBD join forces when interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid receptors through the entourage effect, a process by which individual compounds within the cannabis plant produce enhanced effects when working together. Due to the entourage effect, products that contain multiple cannabinoids and or terpenes (hyperlink to terpenes and entourage effect blog post) have been found to be more beneficial to consumers looking to target specific issues such as pain, energy levels, or trouble with sleep.
Endocannabinoid Deficiency: Why Doesn’t CBD Work for me?
Finding benefits from the use of CBD is a personal and experimental journey. What works for one person is not likely to work for the next due to differences in metabolism, age, height and weight, as well as a few other factors:
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Quality of products
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Dosage amount
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Lack of build up due to improper dosage
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No entourage effect (Using products that contain only CBD)
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Amount of available cannabinoids in the body exceeds personal dosage methods
Cannabidiol does its best work when there is a buildup of availability for your receptors to draw from. The body naturally produces endocannabinoids, in fact everyone has an endocannabinoid system. However, many people suffer from endocannabinoid deficiency.
Where an individual may experience certain issues due to their body’s inability to naturally produce the beneficial amount of endocannabinoids.
Recap
As research and development continues to grow, new cannabinoids will continue to be discovered from both hemp and cannabis. As two of the most researched cannabinoids, CBD and Delta 9 will continue to be a popular combination in many products due to its entourage effect with the body.
Experimenting with different doses of 1:1 products by following a “start low and go slow,” dosage method will ensure users can find their dosage “sweet spot”. The golden ratio can be beneficial at any dosage, but is completely dependent on personal needs, so enjoy responsibly by finding what works best for you. However, keep in mind that not all products are of the same quality and may or may not work for some. In your search for the right product, we provide a few questions you can ask your local seller or cultivator.
1. What grade flower does the cannabinoids of CBD and Delta 9 in this product come from? (It better be Grade A flower)
2. What dosage is right for me?
3. How often should I partake to get the desired effect?
All of these answers should be readily available from your local source.
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