You've likely seen references to the Entourage Effect if you've checked out our product listings, but what is it exactly?
Industrial hemp includes hundreds of naturally-occurring compounds. CBD is one of them, as are other cannabinoids like CBG, CBN or THC that each have their own effects on our bodies. But hemp also contains terpenes and flavonoids, naturally-occurring compounds that contribute to the plant's smell and color (and which can be found in a variety of plants, including many fruits and herbs).
The Entourage Effect is the concept that these different plant compounds work together synergistically to create an effect that is greater than the sum of their individual effects. You can think of it like an orchestra, where the different instruments work together to create a greater and more well-rounded symphony than when just individual flutes or violins play.
You can experience the full Entourage Effect with full spectrum CBD products, which contain all naturally-occurring cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids, including small amounts of THC (less than 0.3%). Broad spectrum CBD products undergo additional processing to remove THC to non-detectable levels (less than 0.01%) while retaining the other minor cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids that work together to create the Entourage Effect.
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