Its often referred to as the “mother of all cannabinoids.”
This is because other cannabinoids are derived from cannabigerolic acid (CBGA), an acidic form of CBG.
This makes consumer products derived from cannabigerol rare and often expensive.
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However, CBG is growing in popularity because of the many potential benefits the cannabinoid offers.
Both CBD and THC start as CBGA, an acidic form of CBG.
This is why younger cannabis plants contain higher concentrations.
How CBG Works
CBG is processed by the bodys endocannabinoid system.
In our bodies, CBG imitatesendocannabinoids, the natural compounds our body makes.
But it does not haveTHC’s psychotropic effects, so it will not give you a high.
Cannabinoid Receptors in the Body
Our body contains two types of cannabinoid receptorsCB1 and CB2.
It plays a role in enhancing pleasure and motivation, regulating appetite and sleep, and alleviating pain.
Potential Benefits of CBG
Research shows that CBG may have therapeutic effects.
This punch in of condition impacts roughly one in five U.S. adults or around 51.6 million Americans.
Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s diseasecauses a breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.
As an alternative, broad-spectrumCBD oilscontain almost all the cannabinoids of cannabis.
Using cannabinoids together with terpenes is said to increase their combined effectiveness through a phenomenon called the entourage effect.
Some people consume CBG by smoking marijuana.
While this is one way to ingest CBG, marijuana addiction is possible.
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CBG also interacts differently with the endocannabinoid system than CBD.
CBG binds directly to both CB1 and CB2 receptors and might deliver its benefits to the system more efficiently.
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