Why is Coconut oil popular for CBD oil infusion?
WHY IS COCONUT OIL USED IN CANNABIS PRODUCTS?
The reason can be attributed to a few important factors. First, coconut oil has among the highest concentration of fatty acids (saturated fats). The surplus of these fatty acids in the coconut oil create a stronger binding agent for cannabinoids. Compared to olive oil, which contains a saturated fat content of less than 20%, coconut oil contains over 80% saturated fats and thus has the ability to retain far more cannabinoids during extractions, rendering far more medicinally efficient products in return. Coconut oil, therefore, is a near perfect medium for cannabis.
HOW IT WORKS
Here’s how it works. Lipids (basically the scientific word for fats) are known to stick to the walls of whatever internal transport system they’re traveling through. So think about our blood vessels, for instance: you’ve heard of clogged arteries and plaque buildup that causes heart disease of course. Well this is due in part to high amounts of “bad” saturated fat content in the system. These lipids stick to the walls of the arteries and are not easily broken down (metabolized), so they just sit there and accumulate.
The same thing goes for the digestive system: when we eat high-fat foods, they tend to stick to the walls of our intestinal gut rather than passing straight down into the “acid bath” of the stomach. This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the type of fat that it is.
If it’s a “bad” saturated fat (like those found in french fries or bacon), then it is very hard for the body to metabolize them so instead they accumulate in certain “fatty” areas of the body – i.e. our stomach, thighs, etc.
If it’s a “good” saturated fat, on the other hand, they are actually absorbed very quickly and easily directly through the intestinal wall. Good saturated fats mostly included MCT’s like those that are found naturally in coconut oil.
Since lipid content is able to be absorbed directly through the intestinal walls rather than passing through the entire digestive system, this means the bioavailability of CBD is maximized when taken with coconut oil. Scientifically, this is referred to as “intestinal lymphatic transport.”
Lymphatic transport is crucial when taking certain medications (CBD included), as it means they avoid being broken down by the liver. If CBD were to enter the liver (as much of it does when taken with olive oil), it is metabolized into smaller components at which point it becomes virtually useless in terms of its therapeutic or pain-relieving potential.
COCONUT OIL USES AND HEALTH BENEFITS
50 percent of the fat content in coconut oil is a fat rarely found in nature called lauric acid. Our bodies convert lauric acid into monolaurin, which has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-protozoa properties. Coconut oil is the richest source of lauric acid on Earth, with breast milk being the second highest provider.
Long chain fatty acids (LCFAs) require special enzyme proteins to break them down, but MCFAs are directly metabolized by the body. For those seeking the best way to consume CBD, this translates as a relatively rapid release of the cannabinoid into our endocannabinoid system.
The abundance and purity of the fat in coconut oil gives cannabinoids plenty of material to work with.
Another fantastic benefit of using coconut oil is that when you use it to extract cannabinoids, your end product will remain solid at room temperature. The versatility of a cannabis-infused product that remains solid at room temperature is paramount when considering its use as a topical agent. Furthermore, its solid state allows the oil to be easily stored via gelatin capsules, a widely popular and highly effective method of distributing cannabinoids.
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The information contained herein is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided in an educational capacity. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Nothing contained herein is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.
