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One of the largest benefits that CBD can offer is potential reduction in pain. The use of marijuana for pain has been referenced as far back as 2900 B.C. Our bodies contain a special system known as the “endocannabinoid system” which plays a role in many functions such as sleep, appetite, immune health, and pain (1). We as human produce theses endocannabinoids as neurotransmitters and they bind to the cannabinoid receptors in your nervous system. There have been studies that show CBD may have an effect on the reduction of chronic pain by reducing inflammation and interacting with neurotransmitters (2)....

Today, many of us struggle with anxiety and depression. This has become a prevalent part of society and along with it comes the use of many pharmaceutical drugs. Many of these drugs do unfortunately cause side effects such as insomnia, apathy, sexual dysfunction, agitation, etc. Fortunately, the research that has been done so far on the use of CBD for depression and anxiety is promising! “In one Brazilian study, 57 men received either oral CBD or a placebo 90 minutes before they underwent a simulated public speaking test. The researchers found that a 300-mg dose of CBD was the most...

CBD, stands for cannabidiol which is 1 of more then 100 chemical compounds that is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. Unlike THC which is the primary psychoactive component(get’s you high) of the cannabis plant, CBD is not psychoactive(no high). CBD is extracted from the cannabis plant and then diluted with an oil like coconut(MCT) or Hemp seed oil. Here at Alexo we use high quality MCT oil.