Full Spectrum CBD oil, CBD Isolate and Broad Spectrum CBD oil are three common labels that have important differences.
How do you know which CBD product is right for you?
CBD has become popular in recent years, with the CBD industry teeming with promises, terminology, and related products. With all these options out there, do you know the difference between Full Spectrum and Broad Spectrum? Although the two differ in some ways, they also share similarities.
Here’s how to know what’s behind the label of your CBD oil
There are three main CBD product types that you can find:
Full spectrum CBD oil
Broad Spectrum CBD oil
Isolate CBD oil
Do you know which is best for you? Why should you care about Full and Broad Spectrum?
While they may be strikingly similar at first glance, their slight differences create a world of change for you, the user.
This brings us to the first point; the defining role of Full Spectrum.
Full Spectrum CBD - The Whole Package
So, what makes a CBD product Full Spectrum?
Full Spectrum is a natural plant extract without any additional modifications.
There are many naturally occurring compounds within the cannabis plant. A Full Spectrum CBD product allows you access to all of these and their potential benefits. These include essential oils, flavonoids, terpenes, cannabinoids, and other natural compounds.
In what has been dubbed the Entourage Effect, research shows that all these compounds work together to synergistically enhance each other’s effects. While Broad Spectrum contains most of these plant compounds, there is one critical difference, Broad Spectrum goes through an extra step in the production process to remove any THC.
Does that mean Full Spectrum Always Contains THC?
If a product is sourced from hemp, it will contain no more than 0.3% THC, certainly not enough to render any effects. With our patented process all Cannadoca products contain no THC.
How do you know if Full Spectrum contains THC?
However, many Full Spectrum products may have cannabinoid profiles with higher levels of THC- depending on whether it was sourced from hemp or not.
While the label will give you an indication, it is always best to do your research. A simple check on a product’s lab report will tell you all you need to know. If the company is cagey with their third-party lab reports, it’s best to leave it out of your cart and seek a brand that will proudly direct you to the reports.
What is Broad Spectrum CBD?
While Broad and Full Spectrum products share many similarities, the defining differences pertain to the product’s contents. Broad Spectrum CBD will contain almost the same profiles as its Full Spectrum counterpart, except for the THC cannabinoid.
Broad Spectrum extracts contain multiple naturally occurring phytochemicals, but the ratios will be altered. Although it boils down to the THC removal, it can also often involve a complete change of the terpene and cannabinoid profiles. Broad Spectrum is a great choice for countries like the UK, where the law does not permit THC at all.
The production process for both Broad and Full Spectrum products will be identical most of the time. The Broad Spectrum production process will go one step further to remove the THC or THCA from the plant extraction. This is typically done using a chromatography machine.
Differences Between Broad Spectrum and Full Spectrum CBD Oil
Full Spectrum extracts contain all natural occurring phytochemicals from the plant, while the isolate contains only the isolated CBD and all other cannabinoids being removed. Broad Spectrum is the so-called middle man as it is crafted by merging the isolated phytochemicals to mirror a full spectrum effect; sans the THC.
Broad Spectrum products have a great range in terms of their terpene and cannabinoid profiles. Some products will maintain the full phytochemical range except for THC while others will have significantly modified phytochemical profiles.
Always check the cannabinoid profiles by checking up on the third-party reports. These should be easy to locate on the brand’s product page or website.
Broad Spectrum Benefits
Broad Spectrum products are made with specific and intentional cannabinoid profiles. This consistency is impossible to mimic with Full spectrum extracts as a natural full spectrum will vary greatly from plant to plant.
That being said, it is incorrect to assume this makes Broad Spectrum superior. For some, just the way nature intended is a preferential option.
No matter your preferences, the essential bit in your decision-making process comes when checking up on the third-party lab reports. Natural Full Spectrum extracts can’t offer this as the hemp plant’s phytochemical profile will vary from one crop to the next.
Full Spectrum CBD oil vs. CBD isolate
The main difference between Full Spectrum CBD Oil and CBD Isolate Oil lies in the contents.
The Full Spectrum product will have most of the plant’s natural extracts, including terpenes and cannabinoids, and possibly even up to 0.3% THC. With the isolated CBD, you get a guarantee that nothing else except the CBD is in it as it is made from the CBD crystals. Once again, you should always check the lab reports to know the exact cannabinoid profiles that the product contains.
Choosing the Right CBD Product
Want to know whether to use a Broad Spectrum or Full Spectrum product? Ask yourself these questions:
Do you need to pass a THC test?
If you are subject to regular drug tests or you need to pass one, maybe it is a good idea to go with the broad spectrum cbd as it has 0% thc. Make sure you are aware of the type of drug test you need to undergo.
Are you sensitive to THC?
Some people are highly sensitive to the THC compound. If you are, or even if you just want to avoid THC, then use a Broad Spectrum product.
The Bottom Line
If you want to avoid THC but still want to have all the benefits of the cannabis plant in its natural glory (compounds, terpenes, flavonoids, and other cannabinoids) then opt for a broad spectrum product. However, if you don’t mind having THC in your product, then a full spectrum could be the right choice.
And remember, research the lab reports to know exactly what cannabinoids the products contain.
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