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Ingredients
CBD Oil for Animal Health and
Well-Being
By Sabine Straka
Multiple benefits and
applications
CBD oil acts in very different ways. It can
influence the metabolism of cells and up
and down their activities. CBD ensures the
balance of all functions in the body, which
can be disturbed especially in diseases
of old age as well as in anxiety or in
stressful situations. CBD oil is a powerful
antioxidant and has positive effects on
chronic inflammation in the body. It
supports the immune system and can
also be used for autoimmune diseases,
as well as skin problems and as a natural
alternative for pain relief or nervous
disorders. In epilepsy, CBD oil can reduce
the frequency and intensity of seizures
in animals. It can also be used for mental
problems and depression.
Hemp is an ancient as well as natural
medicinal plant and one of 50 basic
herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
For some time now, CBD oil in particular
has enjoyed increasing acceptance as a
healing agent. It fits well with the growing
trend towards wellness and a natural
lifestyle. The positive effects of CBD oil on
the human body are clearly now. However,
not only humans but also many animals
can benefit from it. CBD is often processed
together with other healthy and natural
ingredients, such as vitamins, to create
various high-quality products without
artificial additives or preservatives. In
veterinary medicine, cannabidiol is also
increasingly used successfully as a dietary
supplement. Most often CBD is used in
dogs, cats and horses. It has many positive
effects for health, it relieves age-related
symptoms, helps with loss of appetite,
has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and
antispasmodic effects. Therefore, more
and more pet owners are interested in
CBD oil, which can also positively affect
the well-being, quality of life and vitality
of an animal.
What is CBD and how does it
work in the body?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid
extracted from the flowers and leaves of
the commercial hemp plant "Cannabis
sativa". Cannabinoids are endogenous
messenger substances, that's why
CBD oil in pure or processed form is
usually very digestible for an animal.
It should not be confused with THC
(tetrahydrocannabinol), the ingredient
found in hashish or marijuana. CBD oil
is not addictive and has no intoxicating
effect, because the THC in it is only a
maximum of 0.2 %. Cannabidiol contains
not only the full plant spectrum of
cannabinoids, but also minerals such
as magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc,
phosphorus and potassium, vitamins A,
B1, B2, B6, D and E and fiber, amino acids
as well as valuable omega-3 and omega-6
fatty acids. CBD oil is pure and natural,
it has no typical cannabis smell and no
negative impact on the taste of a CBDcontaining
product. CBD oil is therefore
absolutely safe and can improve the
health of an animal in many ways.
Reduce inflammation
CBD oil has an antibacterial effect.
Omega-3 and other unsaturated
fatty acids can positively influence
inflammation. Due to its balance of
omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, CBD
oil can regulate inflammation. Omega-6
promotes inflammation, while omega-3
does just the opposite. It is precisely
this balance that is important for an
appropriate and healthy inflammatory
response in the body. CBD oil can help
regulate this. Due to its anti-inflammatory
properties, CBD oil can also be used in
chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. The
anti-inflammatory effects of CBD oil can
also help to reduce joint inflammation
from osteoarthritis and the severity of
pain, providing better mobility. Muscle
complaints can also be successfully
treated with CBD oil. Experiments in
animals also suggest that the cannabinoid
may slow the growth of tumor cells in
certain cancers and alleviate the side
effects of chemotherapy.
Healthy skin and shiny coat
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids also
have a positive effect on a dog's skin
and coat. The favorable ratio of omega-3
and omega-6 helps maintain the
hormonal balance which is necessary for
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