Frequently Asked Questions

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Why size does matter

When looking to buy cbd oil, the first thing all companies market is the amount of mg in their bottle.

However be cautious as not all bottles are equal.

Imagine this situation….
I have 100g of sugar and mix it with water. If I mix it with a cup of water I will have a very sugary drink. 
Lets say I mix my 100g of sugar in a jug of water I will have sweet water but it will not be as strong as the cup.

The same applies to CBD/ hemp oil .

Imagine you buy a 600mg bottle of cbd oil please look at the size of the bottle.

If your bottle is 10ml then you have 600mg in a 10ml bottle however if the bottle is 30ml then you have 600mg in a 30ml bottle, which will obviously be weaker. In theory you could split that 30ml bottle into 3x 10ml bottles in which case you would only have 200mg in each bottle so it is 2% cbd.

Lots of companies market their product saying you get 30ml or even 100ml bottles so it is better value however in reality you would need to take a lot more of the oil in order to get the mg that you desire compared to a 10ml bottle.

It all comes down to maths. This is discussed in our general facebook group oilusersUK.

What is MCT oil and how does it combine with CBD oil?

MCT oil is one of a number of oil bases used to suspend the CBD oil. Medium chain triglycerides, or MCTs, are medium-length fatty acid chains.

examples of medium chain triglycerides structure

Examples of Medium Chain Fatty Acids

Caproic acid (Hexaonic acid – C6-six carbons)
Caprylic acid (Octanoic acid – C8-8 carbons)
Capric acid (Dacanoic acid – C10-10 carbons)
Lauric acid (Dodecanoic acid – C12- 12 carbons)

Why is that important?

Cannabinoids break down and are stored in fat versus water (fat soluble), so are consumed with fat to aid absorption. Take note that not all fats are good for this.

The liver sees the MCT oils as carbs and directly metabolizes the oil into energy. It does this without causing free-radicals, because the liver still processes it as a fat. This rapid metabolism also puts the cannabinoids to use right away.

Where does MCT oil come from?

A very common source of MCTs is coconut (some companies also use palm kernel oil, but BeCarma DOES NOT). It is best to have a high grade oil for best efficiency. For the good coconut oil, two thirds of it’s fatty acids are MCTs.

BeCarma currently only has one MCT base oil, the Mocha oil. This is currently on offer due to the short expiry date being December 2019.

What are the potential benefits of MCT oil.

MCTs are being used in addition to medications for food absorption disorders such as celiac disease and liver disease, and have also been used for cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and seizures in children.

This oil is not only making a splash in the cannabis industry, but is being used for better brain function, weight management, and overall good health.

MCT oil can help regulate blood sugar by causing the sugar present in the bloodstream to store in muscle tissue rather than fat mass. This improved insulin function can also help the body to increase the amount of muscle mass, and better yet gives your brain consistent energy to run!

The immune system can benefit from MCT oil which has antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiviral properties from its lauric acid, capric and caprylic acid, and antimicrobial lipids.

Research on MCTs suggests these medium chain fats may be a positive impact for balancing hormones and increased insulin sensitivity.

You may have heard these mentioned but what are CB1 and CB2 receptors and why do they matter to you.

Our bodies all have an endocannabinoid system, a system within the body whose receptors have an enormous impact on our health and well-being. The receptors are very important to our bodies.

So what are CB1 and CB2 receptors?

Cannabinoid receptor type 1, CB1 receptors in the brain are associated with emotions, mood, appetite, coordination, movement, and pain.

cannabinoid receptor type 2, CB2 receptors are found in the immune system and throughout tissues of the spleen and tonsils.

Everything we take affect our receptors either naturally or artificially depending on what you are taking.

CBD is sold as a herbal supplement. As with all herbal supplements no specific medicinal advice or assurances can be given. Will CBD help me is not an easy question to answer, it is very much an individual response to regular use of the supplement. We are not able to give a black and white response. 

Taking CBD supplements is not the same as going to your GP and asking for medication. Therefore it is difficult to categorically say whether it will or will not help you, however hundreds of testimonials throughout the internet will help you to make your own opinion. You must be curious otherwise why are you even asking the question.

As BeCarma CBD is not sold as a medical product, we are unable to make any medical claims about what it can or may do for you.  The CBD products which you can obtain on a prescription are similar but not as easily available.  The only way you can really find out ‘will CBD help me’, is to try it. BeCarma CBD products are all natural so you can be assured that the products you buy have no hidden ingredients within them.

Please have a look at our testing certificates.

CBD or cannabidiol is one of many cannabinoids that can be found primarily in the flowers and leaves of the hemp plant, it has been known for supporting your body and mind in various ways. To date, over 700 constituents that have been discovered. within the hemp/ cannabis plant. 

You can also find cannabinoids in Echinacea and Electric Daisy, these plants are thought to have many therapeutic benefits. Although the amounts found in these plants are not anywhere near as much as in the cannabis plant.

Legal CBD usually comes from industrial hemp, which generally is cannabis sativa strain. This is bred containing very low amounts of  psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as THC. Industrial hemp cannot contain more than 0.2% THC (at source) in order to be legally farmed in Europe. However here in the UK THC is not legal. In order for an oil to contain some THC and still be legal it must have less than 1mg per container- this is thought to be approximately 0.05%. There are many UK suppliers who believe the 0.2% applies to the end product however this is not so. Please be careful.

In some states in the US this limit is much higher so you need to be careful when importing CBD from the US or buying CBD products sourced in the US.

You should not confuse CBD with medical marijuana, cannabis oil or RSO (Rick Simpson Oil). Medical marijuana, cannabis oil  and RSO are sourced from different strains of the cannabis plant and these contain enough THC to cause a so-called ‘psychoactive high’.