Why buy our CBD
Why buy our CBD
The CBD Extraction Process
Unfortunately, due to the young age of the CBD oil industry, there aren’t any regulations that control the manufacturing process. This means that different CBD brands will have different extraction methods in order to process CBD oil from hemp.
Companies who sell their products at a ridiculously low price, may use cheap methods when extracting CBD oil. This requires toxic solvents that are dangerous to our health such as propane, hexane, pentane and butane. Two of these are commonly used in gas stoves and ranges, such as propane and butane, and all of them are hydrocarbon gases found in petroleum.
We highly suggest going after CBD processed through ethanol and/or supercritical CO2 extraction.
Dr. Monaco’s CBD products are all made via supercritical CO2 Extraction.
Hemp Source
Our Hemp is grown on an industrial Hemp farm in the Netherlands, where contaminants and pesticides are never utilized. We work directly with expert Dutch farmers to provide products of utmost excellence. The Hemp is then delivered to a state-of-the-art facility in Germany where engineers have developed sustainability-based procedures to ensure proper carbon extraction, all at the highest possible standards of quality.
THC Levels
Although low, the original amount of THC present in hemp may still cause a certain level of psychoactive effects when processed incorrectly. Remember, CBD oil is made from the extracts of hundreds, even thousands, of hemp plants, therefore, no matter how small a percentage of THC there is in hemp, it may still have a high concentration on CBD oils that have been processed poorly, especially since the equipment needed to properly process CBD oil from hemp can be costly.
The optimal level of THC present in CBD oils should not exceed more than 0.3 percent, so make sure that you check the labels or ask for lab results for the CBD oils before purchasing them.
Dr. Monaco’s CBD products are equal to or less than 0.3 percent THC as required by law.
Check for Whole Plant or Full Spectrum Products
Another quality of a good CBD Oil is that it is manufactured using the whole plant. CBD Isolates are becoming increasingly popular, but in reality, it is a cheaper material than whole plant extracts. Using the whole plant, rather than using only one part, ensures that the oil contains not just CBD, but also the full range of primary and secondary constituents of the hemp plant. These include terpenes, flavonoids, and other cannabinoids that are generally believed to work synergistically with CBD, making the benefits exponentially higher than CBD alone.
Dr. Monaco’s CBD products are full spectrum.
Third Party Lab Results
A high quality brand of CBD will always provide third-party lab results to their consumers. Some laboratories finds favorable results, while some products failed these tests. These independent labs exist to ensure that CBD oil is everything it claims to be, with a high level of CBD, low THC, and lacking in impurities that can be harmful to consumers.
Research Articles
- A Phase I, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single Ascending Dose, Multiple Dose, and Food Effect Trial of the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Highly Purified Cannabidiol in Healthy Subjects.
- Don't Fear the Reefer-Evidence Mounts for Plant-Based Cannabidiol as Treatment for Epilepsy.
- Safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of trimebutine 3-thiocarbamoylbenzenesulfonate (GIC-1001) in a randomized phase I integrated design study: single and multiple ascending doses and effect of food in healthy volunteers.
The Endocannabinoid System
Do you know that we have an entire system in our body that was discovered because of cannabis? It’s called the endocannabinoid system, and it’s named so because cannabinoids were the first compounds discovered that interacted with this system.
The endocannabinoid system is involved in appetite signaling, stress coping mechanisms, and pain relief. The purpose of this system is homeostasis — or returning to a stable normalized state.
In reference to CBD, there are two major types of cannabinoid receptors in the body: Type 1 Cannabinoid receptors (CB1) and Type 2 Cannabinoid receptors (CB2).
CB1 receptors are mostly located in the nervous and musculoskeletal system as well as some organs and tissues. CB2 receptors are in the immune system, skin and other tissues (see figure below). There are some overlaps as well where you will find both receptors in the same organ system or tissues.
With the external and internal benefits of CBD listed here, our bodies have a built in system ready to take action.
The CBD Extraction Process
Unfortunately, due to the young age of the CBD oil industry, there aren’t any regulations that control the manufacturing process. This means that different CBD brands will have different extraction methods in order to process CBD oil from hemp.
Companies who sell their products at a ridiculously low price, may use cheap methods when extracting CBD oil. This requires toxic solvents that are dangerous to our health such as propane, hexane, pentane and butane. Two of these are commonly used in gas stoves and ranges, such as propane and butane, and all of them are hydrocarbon gases found in petroleum.
We highly suggest going after CBD processed through ethanol and/or supercritical CO2 extraction.
Dr. Monaco’s CBD products are all made via supercritical CO2 Extraction.
Hemp Source
Our Hemp is grown on an industrial Hemp farm in the Netherlands, where contaminants and pesticides are never utilized. We work directly with expert Dutch farmers to provide products of utmost excellence. The Hemp is then delivered to a state-of-the-art facility in Germany where engineers have developed sustainability-based procedures to ensure proper carbon extraction, all at the highest possible standards of quality.
THC Levels
Although low, the original amount of THC present in hemp may still cause a certain level of psychoactive effects when processed incorrectly. Remember, CBD oil is made from the extracts of hundreds, even thousands, of hemp plants, therefore, no matter how small a percentage of THC there is in hemp, it may still have a high concentration on CBD oils that have been processed poorly, especially since the equipment needed to properly process CBD oil from hemp can be costly.
The optimal level of THC present in CBD oils should not exceed more than 0.3 percent, so make sure that you check the labels or ask for lab results for the CBD oils before purchasing them.
Dr. Monaco’s CBD products are equal to or less than 0.3 percent THC as required by law.
Check for Whole Plant or Full Spectrum Products
Another quality of a good CBD Oil is that it is manufactured using the whole plant. CBD Isolates are becoming increasingly popular, but in reality, it is a cheaper material than whole plant extracts. Using the whole plant, rather than using only one part, ensures that the oil contains not just CBD, but also the full range of primary and secondary constituents of the hemp plant. These include terpenes, flavonoids, and other cannabinoids that are generally believed to work synergistically with CBD, making the benefits exponentially higher than CBD alone.
Dr. Monaco’s CBD products are full spectrum.
Third Party Lab Results
A high quality brand of CBD will always provide third-party lab results to their consumers. Some laboratories finds favorable results, while some products failed these tests. These independent labs exist to ensure that CBD oil is everything it claims to be, with a high level of CBD, low THC, and lacking in impurities that can be harmful to consumers.
Research Articles
- A Phase I, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single Ascending Dose, Multiple Dose, and Food Effect Trial of the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Highly Purified Cannabidiol in Healthy Subjects.
- Don't Fear the Reefer-Evidence Mounts for Plant-Based Cannabidiol as Treatment for Epilepsy.
- Safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of trimebutine 3-thiocarbamoylbenzenesulfonate (GIC-1001) in a randomized phase I integrated design study: single and multiple ascending doses and effect of food in healthy volunteers.
The Endocannabinoid System
Do you know that we have an entire system in our body that was discovered because of cannabis? It’s called the endocannabinoid system, and it’s named so because cannabinoids were the first compounds discovered that interacted with this system.
The endocannabinoid system is involved in appetite signaling, stress coping mechanisms, and pain relief. The purpose of this system is homeostasis — or returning to a stable normalized state.
In reference to CBD, there are two major types of cannabinoid receptors in the body: Type 1 Cannabinoid receptors (CB1) and Type 2 Cannabinoid receptors (CB2).
CB1 receptors are mostly located in the nervous and musculoskeletal system as well as some organs and tissues. CB2 receptors are in the immune system, skin and other tissues (see figure below). There are some overlaps as well where you will find both receptors in the same organ system or tissues.
With the external and internal benefits of CBD listed here, our bodies have a built in system ready to take action.
