What is CBDA?

CBDA (cannabidiolic acid) is one of many compounds produced by cannabis and hemp. Abundant in the live plants of CBD varieties, it converts to the better known cannabinoid CBD (cannabidiol) over time and when exposed to heat.

Cannabinoids are cannabis compounds that interact with our bodies to produce medical and recreational effects, from pain and stress relief to euphoria. You’ve likely heard of CBD and THC—these are the most widely known cannabinoids, and both originally stem from the precursor “mothership” cannabinoid known as CBGA (cannabigerolic acid).

Every single cannabinoid starts as cannabigerolic acid or CBGa. It’s the stem cell of cannabinoids, which becomes the various cannabinoids that you’ll find within cannabis by way of synthesis. The result is THCa, cannabidiolic acid. To separate any of these cannabinoids from the rest of the plan need to decarboxylation it. This process changes the molecular structure of these cannabinoids.

Most people who juice the extract from raw cannabis will see large quantities of cannabidiolic acid. In fresh form, it is possible to preserve this cannabinoid by keeping it away from light, heat, and air. Otherwise, decarboxylation will turn it into CBD.

Potential Medical Benefits of CBDA

Cannabidiolic acid has many of the same beneficial properties that you will find in other cannabinoids. When it interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, balance and optimal functioning will occur. This occurs across some bodily functions such as appetite, metabolism, immune support, quality of sleep and more. The scientists conduct a deal of research on the specific benefits and features of CBD.

In one rodent study, scientists found CBDA affected levels of serotonin, a chemical produced by nerve cells to aid in signaling between cells. Serotonin is vital to core human functions like motor skills, sleeping, eating, digestion, and emotions.

More research is being conducted to fully understand the full benefits of CBDa stay tuned to HempWorld for the latest information on CBDa!