Is CBD the New Superfood?

The word superfood is packed with promises and guarantees. It’s typically used to describe a type of food that is supposed to contain tons of nutrients and benefits that are supposed to help virtually everyone feel and look better.

Superfoods regained popularity a few years ago, but they’ve been a big part of the food and nutrition realm for almost a century. According to Harvard School of Public Health research, the first superfood dates back to the 20th century, near the time of World War I.

The United Fruit Company decided to take a unique marketing approach to move more bananas. They started a high-energy ad campaign that included pamphlets listing all the benefits of eating bananas regularly, including the practicality of them as well as the nutritional benefits. It was known as the superfood of the fruit market.

Now, further research has shown that bananas are a basic piece of fruit high in carbohydrates, and while healthier than a cheeseburger, they aren’t considered the best fruit on the market. So, we’ve introduced other superfoods that are supposed to make all the difference in a consumer’s health and happiness. Kale, quinoa, chia seeds, chickpeas, oats, matcha, blueberries, ginger, and more have all been on the superfoods list.

In many cases, the word “superfood” is used as a clever marketing trick from food producers that are trying to generate excitement over a lesser-known product. But many times, the claims are spot on, and the superfood in question provides excellent health and wellness benefits that many people are missing.

CBD is one of the most recently marketed superfoods. This derivative from the hemp plant does not make you high, but it is supposed to be able to treat a dozen or more health concerns that might ail you.

The research is minimal on CBD, and it continues to grow, but there are clinically proven medical benefits to using this superfood. The use of organic CBD hemp oil is growing dramatically as well, and users will attest, usually rather emphatically, that it works for a variety of illnesses. Together, the claims of the scientific community and that cult-like following that attests to its medical benefits make it a superfood.

If you use CBD oil daily, you’re likely to experience some benefits from it. Here’s what you can look for.

Antioxidant

One of the most common claims about superfoods is that they have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are very important for the body. They help to chase out free radicals that might cause cancer. These are produced as a result of oxidative stress, that occurs for a number of reasons including bad habits, exposure to pollutants, spending too much time in the son, etc.

CBD is an antioxidant that can help the body make up its underproduction of antioxidants to help normalize the body and prevent the onset of a number of illnesses. CBD could qualify as a superfood for its antioxidant properties, but it’s far from the only benefit.

Anti-Inflammatory

Inflammation is a cause and symptom of many ailments. It’s a natural immune response to the body being injured, infected, or otherwise afflicted. The blood rushing to the affected area is supposed to protect the area from developing infection, getting parasites, or being injured further.

Some people experience inflammation as a specific event, such as after an injury or an intense workout. Others deal with inflammation as part of daily life thanks to an autoimmune disease or another diagnosis. Chronic inflammation causes a number of problems for the body, including cell and tissue damage and oxidative stress that can lead to cancer.

CBD is believed to be a powerful anti-inflammatory tool because of its effect on the endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for controlling immune responses. As it binds to receptors, it’s supposed to prevent the transmission of inflammation signals.

Pain Relief

In the same way that CBD is supposed to help reduce inflammation, it’s also supposed to treat pain. The endocannabinoid system is also responsible for pain signals, and when an influx of cannabinoids from CBD enter the system, it helps to activate this system and reduce pain signals as a result.

Chronic pain, like chronic inflammation, is not only very annoying, but it can also cause other health problems. It can lead to the onset of mental health problems like depression and anxiety as well as increase your likelihood for injury. Reducing pain with a superfood is a great way to get your life back without relying on heavy prescriptions and OTC medications.

Anxiety Combatant

If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you know what it is to find relief. It’s a lifeline sent to someone drowning with thoughts of imperfection, mistakes made in the past, and inadequacy. Anxiety can inhibit more than just your mental capacity—it can affect your entire life.

According to the WHO, anxiety is the sixth leading cause of disability in the world. It can be debilitating in more ways than one, and a superfood like CBD could help millions regain their hope and health.

CBD has been linked in many studies and user claim reports to treating anxiety. It’s believed that that activation of the endocannabinoid system regulates hormones so you can feel calm and collected rather than jittery and nervous.

Life Extender

One of the reasons that superfoods are so common is that people want to live longer. They believe if they eat the right foods and work on certain habits, they’ll be able to extend their life and live it to the fullest.

There are a lot of factors that go into extending a person’s life, not the least of which are genetics, bad habits, and random occurrences, but it’s believed that CBD could contribute to a longer life.

This is owing to preliminary research and hypotheses that CBD can help to prevent serious health problems like heart disease, stroke, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, and more. It’s believed it has neuroprotective properties to help those with seizures as well as to help treat symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, multiple sclerosis, fibro myalgia, and more.

There’s growing research to indicate CBD could help to prevent or delay the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s, the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

CBD could also help to delay the onset and treat the effects of cancer. There’s test-tube and animal research that indicates CBD has cell-regenerative properties and could potentially help destroy cancer cells and restore healthy cells in their place.

The life-extending properties of CBD give no doubt that CBD is a superfood that could help millions.

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William Woodall

Hi, My name is William Woodall, and I am a person who is determined to make the world a better place. I like to be around people and enjoy adventure and challenges.
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