Today, we’re going to be putting the kratom vs. CBD
debate to rest by breaking down each one and discussing how effective it may be
at treating your symptoms.
Why Are Kratom and CBD So Closely
Associated with Each Other?
You may have noticed that in many specialty stores
that sell CBD, you’ll also see kratom nearby.
These two products are often sold by the same distributors, and it’s
primarily because of the fact that they’re both plant-derived substances that
are advertised as being capable of helping with certain health problems on a
profound level. However, they do not
come from the same plant, nor do they affect the body in the same manner.
Kratom 101
Here’s what you need to know:
Where Kratom Comes From
Kratom is actually a tree native to Southeast Asia,
and the kratom that people consume is the leaves. It’s considered an herb, and it’s sold in
many forms, including tablets, syrups, tinctures and more.
Kratom’s Uses
Kratom is primarily associated with pain relief, and
that’s because users say that it can have opioid-like effects in terms of
relieving pain, minus the “high” that comes with taking these kinds of
drugs. People also use kratom to
withdraw from heroin addiction because of the fact that it feels similar in the
body. Some people use kratom as a
treatment for anxiety or depression.
Safety of Taking Kratom
The thing about kratom
is that it isn’t exactly considered safe. The kratom industry in the United States is
unregulated, and the FDA has yet to determine clear guidelines regarding
it. So, users must take it at their own
risk. There have been reports of
overdoses that cause symptoms such as seizures, hallucinations and liver
damage. Also, it is believed to be
addictive, despite the fact that it’s not advertised as such. It is possible to fatally overdose on kratom.
Legality of Kratom
Kratom is not federally illegal, but many states
throughout America have banned it due to safety concerns.
Kratom’s Effectiveness
Kratom may be effective at treating pain, mental
health conditions and opioid addiction.
As of now, research
is limited regarding its effectiveness at treating these conditions,
so we must rely on anecdotal evidence.
CBD 101
Here’s what you need to know:
Where CBD Comes From
CBD comes from the hemp plant that belongs to the
cannabis genus. The female hemp plant is
rich in compounds that seem to each have unique benefits that can help the body
and mind. CBD is one of the compounds found
in the hemp plant, and it’s extracted and turned into a concentrate.
CBD’s Uses
CBD is used for a wide variety of ailments such as
anxiety, insomnia, pain, digestive ailments, seizures, concussions, migraines
and more.
The Safety of Taking CBD
CBD is widely considered safe to take. In fact, experts agree that it can be taken
daily without risk of addiction, and that it can be taken in high doses. CBD is not considered toxic to the body,
which is why people who take it do not worry about fatal overdoses. However, of course, everyone’s body is
unique, so some people may not respond to it as well as others. The most commonly reported side effect of CBD
is sleepiness.
The Legality of CBD
CBD is federally legal as long as it comes from the
hemp plant and contains no more than 0.3 percent THC. CBD that comes from the marijuana plant is
not legal except in states in which recreational marijuana use has been
legalized.
CBD’s Effectiveness
Anecdotal evidence will tell you that CBD is
incredibly effective at treating a wide range of common symptoms. Additionally, over the last few years, an
enormous amount of clinical research has gone into the CBD industry in order to
prove that it can treat a wide variety of ailments. Now, scientists believe that CBD is a lot
more than hype.
Which One’s Best for You?
It seems that kratom’s opioid-like effects may provide
more immediate and pronounced relief, but it also comes with far more
risk. We believe that CBD is much
better, because it’s widely considered safe and because there is more research
to back up its claims of being highly effective at helping with everything from
anxiety to severe pain. CBD is also more
accessible, which means that users can choose from a wider range of application
methods, formulas and strengths, allowing them to customize their
experience. Additionally, the medical
industry is more open to treating patients using CBD than kratom, as the
medical community largely does not endorse kratom use.
The Endocannabinoid System Makes All the
Difference
So, what is it about CBD that gives it the potential
to be far more effective than kratom?
Well, it has to do with the way in which the body processes CBD. In fact, the body processes CBD unlike it
processes anything else, and this is because of the endocannabinoid system.
The body’s endocannabinoid system has one simple function,
and it’s allowing the body to reach homeostasis, which is a state in which
every bodily process, from mood to temperature, is functional. The endocannabinoid system consists of a
system of cannabinoid receptors that can be found everywhere throughout the
body. It produces cannabinoids that
attach to these receptors, allowing bodily processes to become regulated.
However, scientists now suspect that most of us are
deficient in cannabinoids. This means
that the endocannabinoid system does not have what it needs to fulfill its very
important role. The good news is that
CBD is a cannabinoid that can be used to feed the endocannabinoid system. Because the endocannabinoid system is
responsible for regulating such a wide variety of bodily processes, it makes
sense that CBD seems to have the potential to help with such a vast array of
ailments.
This also explains why CBD is widely considered
safe. The body is supposed to naturally
produce its own cannabinoids in abundance, so taking CBD is essentially
replacing what the body is supposed to be producing on its own. Further, it seems that the endocannabinoid
system is capable of storing cannabinoids that it doesn’t need for later use,
which means that CBD can accumulate in the body without seemingly leading to
addiction. This is why people can,
according to medical researchers, safely take large doses of CBD.
CBD is Still the Better Option
While kratom continues to be a popular product,
primarily for pain relief, we believe that there still isn’t enough research to
prove that it’s safe, effective and non-addictive. Meanwhile, CBD has been heavily researched
for its safety and its potential ability to help with a wide range of common
ailments. Because CBD has been found to
be more likely to be effective and safe, and because of the fact that so many
experts believe that it’s non-addictive, we personally recommend that you
choose CBD over kratom in an effort to find relief from your symptoms.
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