What is CBG, and What are its Benefits?
What is CBG?
Most of the world has now been acquainted with CBD (Cannabidiol) and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), and the reactions they have on one’s body and mind. So, what is CBG? The acronym CBG stands for Cannabigerol, and it has been called a parent molecule to CBD and THC. This is because cannabis plants produce Cannabigerolic acid (CBGA), and when given direct heat or ultraviolet light, this acid becomes the cannabinoid strains the world knows as CBD or THC. Unlike THC, CBG is not a psychoactive cannabinoid, so you do not risk intoxication while using. While there are still studies being conducted on the comprehensive benefits and the effects of CBG, the results so far have been creating a positive buzz around this green new world.
What are the benefits associated with CBG?
CBG can help manage anxiety:
Anxiety disorders affect over 18% of adults in the US every year. Most people’s anxiety is brought on by an array of circumstances, including personality, brain chemistry, genetics, and events that have taken place or are yet to take place in their lives. CBD has had a lot of success for people who use it to treat their anxiety disorders, and now, CBG is beginning to share that spotlight. Once taken, CBG passes through the body’s endocannabinoid system. It is then greeted by CB1 and CB2 receptors. Both receptors are found in the brain, but the CB2 receptors are more active in the gastrointestinal and immune systems. After the receptors receive the CBG, the central amygdala’s neurons become less engaging. This is good because this is where our stress and anxiety are managed. CBG also helps balance GABA uptake in the brain and can impede serotonin levels, which helps alleviate anxiety and depression.
CBG has antibacterial properties:
A study that was done in 2020 concluded that CBG has antibacterial properties, specifically ones that fight against methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This bacterium is responsible for staph infections and is known to be drug resistant. Research has shown that CBG infiltrates the cytoplasmic membrane of gram-positive bacteria. Cannabinoids have also been used against gram-negative organisms and gram-negative pathogens. These studies show a wide range of potential therapeutic benefits for CBG.
CBG can help fight cancer:
Preceding studies are yielding to evidence that CBG is a potent agent in attacking cancer cell lines and the advancement of these cancer cells throughout the body. CBG has been linked to remarkably higher amounts of cancer cell death than other cannabinoids, and it merits more research to be conducted. CBG has been effective in colorectal, breast, stomach, bone, and gastrointestinal cancers, thus far. There is also evidence of CBG helping to mitigate symptoms of various cancers as well. Such as vomiting, loss of appetite, and cachexia, which is a muscle wasting syndrome that haunts late-stage cancer patients.
CBG can help fight inflammation in the body:
CBG is earning a reputation for being a herculean anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotectant. A study that was conducted in 2018 showed that pre-treatment with CBG forestalled inflammation and oxidative stress in the cells that were treated. CBG prevented the loss of cell viability and hindered apoptosis in cells treated with macrophages, which secretes pro-inflammatory and antimicrobial mediators. These results are promising because we know that inflammation and oxidative stress are leading causes in neurodegeneration, which is what brings on debilitating pain in our body. CBG also increases the productivity of a neurotransmitter called Anandamide when it binds with the CB1 and CB2 receptors. Anandamide is vital in managing appetite, sleep, motivation, pleasure, and alleviating pain brought on by inflammation.
What is the most effective way to use CBG?
There are multiple ways to start seizing the benefits of CBG, including great tasting gummies, and easy to swallow capsules. However, the best way to take CBG is sublingually. This is simply done by putting a few drops of CBG oil under one’s tongue. This action allows the cannabinoid to bypass the digestion system and enter directly into the blood stream, creating an efficient and streamlined process. If you are looking for an easy way to supplement your mental and physical health, CBG may be a great option for you. Greenlife Organics has recently developed what we believe is the finest CBG oil on the market, and have just released our first CBG product, Pure CBG-Infused Gummies - a delicious way to reap the benefits of this amazing oil!
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