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CANNABINOIDS Talk with Coast Cannabis Co.
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oast Cannabis Co., all natural, high-quality cannabis, was brought to fruition by Angela Brown and her husband Brian. The couple has been together for 15 years; 7 of which has been spent perfecting their brand. Brown explained that Coast is an “ethically sourced, clean product,” that differs from other types of cannabis. While most of the cannabis that people consume has additives, Coast products do not. The idea for the brand and its name was developed when the couple moved near Cape Cod. Brown recalled the sites, landscapes and scenery that was in front of them. To pair with this “beautiful place,” the couple decided to create a product for people to use on the coast, whether that be for partying or chilling out. As a result, they produced Coast Cannabis. “At Coast Cannabis Co., we craft quality products to give our customers 22
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the cannabis we wanted to see in the world,” they said. “We’re making sure everything that goes into our products is something we’d be proud to put into our bodies.” Offering chocolate bars, infused gummies and vaporizers, Coast Cannabis has a variety of clean options to choose from. Some of these products include the most popular minor cannabinoids in the cannabis world right now: THCV, CBG and CBN. Brown explained that THCV, also known as “skinny weed,” is “still very anecdotal.” There are a variety of studies that still need to be done with this cannabinoid, although she said it is sweeping across the nation. In Brown’s opinion, THCV leaves you feeling “upbeat” and “high energy.” This cannabinoid is not easy to source or process and is quite expensive. CBG, a “euphoric high,” as described by Brown, is another popular cannabinoid. Depending on the person you ask, Brown said their experienc-
es with CBG may differ, although she thinks that CBG is better consumed during the day. “It doesn’t make you couch bound,” but rather matches with what your body needs, said Brown. Whether that be motivation, or a more relaxed, “go with the flow type thing,” Brown said CBG does the trick, whereas CBN does the opposite. “CBN is shown to be very sedative,” said Brown. “It’s used a lot in the hemp world.” Although there is debate around when CBG should be consumed, Brown said it seems to be agreed upon that CBN is for night time use. Both CBG and CBN are prominent in many plants and have been used more so than THCV, she noted. A product that Coast carries with CBG in it is their Tangerine Gummies. Brown said the gummies are a good day time, and even high, that won’t make you sleepy. On the other hand, a product they
