What you should know about CBD

By Laine Alber

CBD, cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in hemp plants.

Industrial hemp is a form of cannabis that has less than 0.3% THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana that makes users feel high.

There are many misconceptions about CBD and its uses, but it has been proven through numerous studies that CBD is not mind altering like marijuana and it does not give users a “high” feeling.

CBD’s prime function is to support the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Everyone has an endocannabinoid system, and this part of our bodies is responsible for controlling some of our most critical functions such as sleep, pain control, inflammatory and immune responses, mobility, muscle

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The FDA has not approved CBD for any specific disease state or condition, but due to the endocannabinoid system’s pivotal role in everyone’s body, CBD can have numerous beneficial uses.

An individual may use CBD for inflammation, insomnia, anxiety, or pain.

CBD has been legal federally and at the state level in Nebraska since 2018, and there are other pharmacies in Nebraska already selling CBD products.

Nearly all products currently on the market use CBD oil that has to be administered topically or under the tongue with a dropper. This is because CBD is very lipophilic and has very poor absorption. Ultimately, this results in messy administration, a poor taste, and high doses needed in order to achieve a therapeutic effect. However, this is not the case for AquaSolRx CBD products. AquaSol products utilize a patented Liquid Structure technology to achieve increased bioavailability and consistent dosing. This is the same exact technology being used in clinical trials with the FDA on CBD.

With this patented Liquid Structure, AquaSol CBD products have convenient and consistent dosing, offer ten times greater absorption into your bloodstream, and have a lower cost per effective dose, meaning you are paying less for better results. CBD does interact with other medications, which is why CBD products should be bought from pharmacies with trusted healthcare providers instead of local CBD stores.

(David Kohll of Kohll’s RX)