The cannabis industry has grown greatly in recent years and this includes not only cannabis plants but associated and derivative products as well. As a new and vibrant industry, exciting products are released seemingly weekly. With so many new products, it can easily become confusing and one common area of confusion for new (and even experienced) buyers is CBDA vs CBD. Let’s take a look at how these two products differ and how each is useful.
CBD Versus CBDA
Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) and Cannabidiol (CBD) are both derived from cannabis plants. In terms of how the two substances are produced, CBD can be considered a byproduct of CBDA. CBD is created when CBDA is exposed to either heat or sunlight, causing the conversion of acids contained in a CBDA sample. CBDA could be considered a more raw material with less overall processing. While the two substances are quite similar and can provide similar effects, they are not the same. CBD in many cases is considered easier for your body to make use of. However, some testing shows that CBDA may provide stronger results depending on how you are using it. Another area not to overlook is that the two substances can be quite effective when used together in products that offer a broader assortment of related cannabinoid substances. This can be more useful for treatment than using a product that only makes use of one purified active ingredient.
CBDA and Treating Anxiety
While CBDA has shown effectiveness in treating several ailments such as nausea and vomiting, one area where it is receiving attention is in the treatment of anxiety. Recent world events have led to increased levels of stress for people in many walks of life. Anxiety negatively impacts common daily tasks such as eating, sleeping, and being able to concentrate when doing important tasks. With such a negative impact on your overall well-being, looking for an effective solution is expected.
CBDA has emerged as an anxiety treatment due to both its similarities and its differences from CBD. One key area of similarity is that CBDA and CBD both provide the serotonin boost you need to improve your mood and improve your overall mental state. The differences in how CBDA is produced may make it a more effective treatment due to creating a more powerful chemical effect. This could be due to the less overall production being done to the finished product which helps preserve the natural acids found in the cannabis plants used to make both CBD and CBDA. CBDA has shown effectiveness with not just anxiety but other mental concerns such as stress and some types of depression.
Final Thoughts
The cannabis market is offering solutions to many common ailments that negatively impact people like you every day. Anxiety can negatively impact the common and mundane events that make up everyday life making things far harder than needed. CBDA and related products can help improve your mood and become an effective tool in your broader healthcare regimen and how you approach your overall physical and mental health.
