What is CBD? Why Take Cannabidiol? What are the benefits of CBD?

CBD is cannabidiol, a compound found naturally in hemp plants. In the past few years, CBD has become one of the most buzzed-about topics in the natural wellness space because it may support a sense of peace and well-being in humans and other mammals, as well as promote a diverse array of benefits. Don’t worry, it’s not intoxicating, so you can add CBD to your everyday routine without experiencing a high.

Here at Green Roads, we are dedicated to helping each person become the healthiest version of themselves through the power of plants. We’ve crafted our products with some of the most persistent wellness problems in mind, such as managing stress, getting more restful sleep, dealing with arthritis pain, or providing relief to aching muscles & joints. Our website has great suggestions to make it easier to discover which CBD product is right for you.

You may have seen people use CBD oils, also known as CBD tinctures or CBD hemp oil. These oils are popular because they are absorbed in the mouth and take effect relatively quickly.

However, we offer a range of products designed to plug into any lifestyle, including CBD gummies, capsules, softgels, topicals, and more. We offer mushroom-based nootropics without CBD as well to help people find more focus and energy throughout their day.

We know that all the information out there about cannabidiol can get overwhelming. To make things easier, we’re here to serve as a resource for you as you learn more about how CBD can support you. If you have any questions that are not answered on this website, don’t hesitate to contact our customer support team.

Why do People Take CBD? | Cannabinoids & Your Body

Some people take CBD because they need support for specific reasons while others want to enhance their overall well-being. To understand the benefits of CBD, you need to understand what it does in the body.

CBD is a type of compound called a cannabinoid. Cannabinoids are abundant in hemp and work with a series of receptors in your body known as the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Studies show that the ECS is involved in a lot of important jobs. These jobs include regulating your anti-inflammatory response, immune system, appetite, mood, anxiety levels, sleep schedule and more. Basically, the ECS helps keep your body in balance, or homeostasis.

CBD Benefits | The Benefits of Taking CBD

The simplest benefit of taking hemp-derived CBD is that it can help manage ordinary, everyday stress. That’s something we all need.

Whether you’re working on a laptop or in a lumberyard, whether you’re a manual laborer, a parent, a teacher, an athlete, a weekend warrior, or some combination of the above, life can become stressful! Studies indicate that cannabidiol can not only help you feel more balanced but can support your body on its journey to optimal health. In short, hemp-derived CBD is a plant-based way to support your well-being.

What is Homeostasis?

Homeostasis is a biological balance in your body’s natural rhythms.

Sometimes it’s described as equilibrium in your system.

Homeostasis has a big impact on your overall well-being.

New research is always emerging exploring the link between homeostasis, and physical, mental, and even emotional health.

People take CBD because they want to support their ECS, and all the work it does.

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Your body makes its own cannabinoids.

These are called endocannabinoids.

If you’ve ever experienced a runner’s high, or the thrill of singing along to your favorite song, you’ve experienced the work of endocannabinoids.

When plants make this type of compound, they’re called phytocannabinoids.

CBD is one of over a hundred types of phytocannabinoids found in hemp plants.

It’s non-intoxicating, which means it does not produce the high associated with marijuana.

Will CBD Get Me High? | The Difference Between CBD vs. THC | Hemp

The short answer to the question ‘will CBD get me high?’ is no. CBD is non-intoxicating and will not get you high.

We mentioned above that hemp plants have over one hundred types of compounds in them. One of these is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) which is the compound that causes the high associated with cannabis. Green Roads’ CBD products are made with cannabidiol from plants that are classified as “industrial hemp.” This means that those plants contain less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. In most products, this minimal amount is not enough to cause a high, however we encourage everyone to check the label warnings on any product they take.

Is there ANY THC in Green Roads CBD Products?

The answer: it depends on the type of product you have. Check the label for more specific information. For CBD products specifically, it depends on the extract type. Basically, the extract type refers to whether the product in question is made with just CBD, or includes trace amounts of THC or up to the legal limit of THC. Some CBD products also contain other cannabinoids and aromatic compounds known as terpenes.

These other terpenes and compounds matter because of a phenomenon known as the entourage effect, which is when multiple cannabinoids and terpenes synergize in your body for greater wellness potential. The entourage effect makes sense in terms of nature. After all, cannabidiol is never an isolated powder by itself in the wild. It’s always present in a hemp plant together with aromatic terpenes, and other cannabinoids like cannabigerol, (CBG) cannabinol (CBN) and cannabichromene (CBC).

There are three extract types you should know about:

Broad Spectrum

Promotes the "entourage effect" (in which additional cannabinoids and hemp compounds may synergize with CBD for greater wellness potential)

THC reduced to non-detectable levels, a scientifically accurate way of saying there’s virtually none
A “best of both worlds” option, because it may promote the entourage effect while not containing THC

Choose Broad Spectrum…

If you want as many benefits from the hemp plant as possible without consuming even small amounts of THC
If you want to try our Mint Breeze or Apple Kiwi Bliss flavored oils

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Full Spectrum

Full-spectrum products are the most holistic representation of the hemp plant because they don't exclude any cannabinoids

They go through the least amount of processing
They may offer a more complete "entourage effect" (in which cannabinoids may synergize with CBD for greater wellness potential) due to the presence of small amounts of THC

Choose Full Spectrum…

To get the fullest wellness experience from the hemp plant
If you’re comfortable with up to 0.3% THC

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What about CBD Isolate Products?

These products are made with just the isolated CBD compound as the active ingredient, and no other cannabinoids from hemp. Isolate products are a way to be confident you’re getting absolutely zero THC.

While this means you sacrifice getting the entourage effect (which is when multiple cannabinoids synergize for greater wellness potential), for some people isolate products are the right option. We create products based on our desire to help every person find a path to well-being. Offering CBD isolate products is one of the ways we do that.

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How Should I Take CBD?

We offer different types of CBD products to help people add this hemp-derived compound to their daily routine in whatever way that works best for them.

CBD Oils | CBD Drops

From a quality standpoint, Green Roads CBD Oil is in a league of its own. First of all, many brands just buy a mass-produced CBD oil from an industrial manufacturer and slap their logo on it. Green Roads CBD oil was designed by our co-founder, a licensed compounding pharmacist. The CBD comes from hemp grown on American farms, and the base of vegetable glycerin, sunflower oil, MCT oil and hemp seed oil is formulated for better absorption. Enjoy the sweet taste of Apple Kiwi Bliss CBD oil, refreshing Mint Breeze, or our original blend. You can buy our CBD oil in broad-spectrum or full-spectrum extract types.

Both our full spectrum and broad spectrum CBD oil come in three strengths in order to help you find the best serving of CBD for you:

Mild - 10mg of CBD per 1ml in a 30ml bottle for a total of 300mg of CBD
Medium - 25mg of CBD per 1ml in a 30ml bottle for a total of 750mg of CBD
Mighty - 50mg of CBD per 1ml in a 30ml bottle for a total of 1500mg of CBD

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CBD Edibles | CBD Gummies | Immune Support Gummies with CBD

Green Roads makes the best-tasting CBD gummies in the industry.

Our best-selling Relax Bears offer a mouthwatering sweet n’ sour experience in an assortment of flavors. Get them in Extra Strength if you prefer, with 25mg of CBD per delicious gummy rather than 10mg. Our Rise N’ Shines are immune support gummies, with Vitamins B12, C, and D, as well as antioxidants from elderberry, and CBD.

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CBD Topicals | Arthritis Pain Relief | Pain Relief Cream with CBD

Our CBD topicals combine cannabinoids with soothing natural elements that form the base of many popular muscle and joint relief creams. Enjoy on-the-spot support from cannabinoids with cooling action from menthol or heating action from pepper compounds.

In our Heat Relief and Cool Relief products, we use a roll-on tube for speedy, no-mess application. Our Arthritis Pain Relief Roll-on combines camphor, menthol, CBD and a blend of botanicals with a long tradition of use in arthritis creams. For pain like backaches, aches, sprains, strains, and strains, try our Pain Relief cream with methyl salicylate, menthol, and CBD. This (along with the Arthritis Roll-on) is one of the few products in the industry made in an officially OTC (Over The Counter) registered facility. For arthritis, we offer a blend of camphor, menthol, and CBD.

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CBD Pills | CBD Capsules | CBD Softgels

We make CBD pills to offer a clean, one-step way to get your daily CBD. Many people already take vitamins and supplements in pill form, which makes CBD capsules and softgels a seamless addition to their day.

We offer CBD softgels with 25mg of CBD. You can also target specific aspects of your wellness routine with our CBD Sleep Capsules and CBD Relax Capsules, both of which are 100% vegan. The Relax Capsules combine CBD with GABA and 5-HTP to help you decompress. The Sleep Capsules are made with melatonin to support a good night’s rest.

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Does CBD Work on Pets? | Green Roads CBD for Pets

We already talked about how CBD supports your body because of the endocannabinoid system. Your pet is a mammal, just like you!

This means your dog or cat has an endocannabinoid system. CBD can be a great way to support your pet when he or she is stressed out about thunderstorms, trips to the vet, new house guests, or other situations. CBD is also an option when aging becomes a challenge for your pet too. We offer pet CBD drops suitable for cats, and small, medium or large dogs.

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Mushroom Nootropics by Green Roads

Our nootropic line is for people who want to perform at their best.

We offer Energy & Endurance capsules with Cordyceps mushrooms, Vitamin B12, green tea extract, and L-Tyrosine. Our Focus & Clarity capsules have Lion’s Mane mushrooms, turmeric, and black pepper. These are carefully-chosen blends of ingredients with an ancient tradition of use.

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Where Does Our CBD Come From? | USA Hemp Farms

Our CBD comes from hemp grown on American farms that use the highest standards of cultivation. We only source our raw ingredients from facilities that use the most advanced hemp extraction methods.

We perform internal tests on these raw materials for metals, pesticides, and microbials. We then formulate our award-winning line of CBD products and send them to an external lab for evaluation. We make the resulting lab sheet available to all consumers through a simple scan of the QR code on our packaging.

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