Article courtesy of USACBDExpo.com
CBD is one of 70 cannabinoids present in the Cannabis Sativa plant; it is not psychoactive and is extracted from leaves, flowers, and resins.
CBD Beverages (referring to any beverage that contains the cannabinoid) go from teas to kombuchas that claim to produce the calming effect of CBD, without the high of THC, the psychoactive compound in the cannabis sativa.
Each CBD beverage is created according to the type of product itself: sodas, drinks, teas, etc. Usually, all of them follow their usual process and are then infused with CBD.
Here are some facts about these beverages and a few examples of some of them.
What type of CBD do CBD Beverages Have in Them?
Commonly, CBD beverages are infused with Full or Broad-spectrum CBD. There are three types of CBD as follows:
CBD isolate doesn’t contain THC or other cannabinoids or plant compounds.
Broad-spectrum: it is made with other cannabinoids and terpenes (another plant compound), but not THC.
Full-spectrum: it is not as pure as the other two types of CBD, as it’s mixed with many other natural compounds; and it can contain up to 0.3% THC, the maximum THC level allowed in many states.
The Benefits of Drinking CBD
As with any CBD-infused product, beverages have several benefits.
The first one is related to anxiety. Research has found that CBD can help reduce anxiety because it affects how serotonin levels work on the brain. The latter is significant because serotonin regulates the digestive system, sleep, mood, and human behavior.
CBD also helps decrease inflammation and chronic pain and is a neuroprotector, meaning it can protect the nervous system from damage and injury.
It is essential to mention that CBD can also control pain because it stimulates the reuptake of the neurotransmitter adenosine, which boosts the adenosine levels in the brain and inhibits pain sensation.
Finally, CBD has been verified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat seizures. The FDA-approved drug is called Epidiolex, and it is explicitly used for seizures in small kids.
Beyond that, it has other health benefits yet to be verified and recognized by users and researchers.
Five CBD Beverages in the Market
Sprig Melon
Sprig’s CBD beverage is a refreshing drink that comes in the form of a sparkling soda. It has seven ingredients in total and no artificial sweeteners. The labeling says it has 20 mg of natural hemp per can.
Zolt
Zolt sells “mixie sticks” that have hemp in them. Depending on your everyday needs, they come in different blends with different results like “balance” or “boost,” depending on your daily needs.
Buddha Teas
Buddha Teas began as an organic tea company, so they offer a very high-quality product. Now, they offer CBD teas. To make them, they use a water-soluble CBD powder to ensure it doesn’t stick like oil.
Aurora Elixirs
These are CBD-infused sparkling refreshers with unique flavors, from rosemary to citron, and a cocktail-like feeling.
Endo Water
These are preservative-free flavored waters infused with a proprietary CBD oil. As a plus, they have no sugar added to them.
What this variety of CBD-infused beverages prove is that there is a market for CBD drinks and that are answering consumers’ needs. In an evolving market, CBD-derived products like these seem to be an excellent option to find calmness, and pain relief, among other
benefits.
