LIV LABS FAQ
What is CBD?
CBD stands for cannabidiol, a compound extracted from cannabis plants, and the main compound found in the hemp plant. Unlike THC within marijuana plants, CBD is not psychoactive, so it does not change a person’s state of mind when they use it.
What is THC?
THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol, the main compound found in marijuana plants. THC is what gives marijuana its psychoactive properties or “high” effects.
Are CBD and Marijuana from the same plant?
No, CBD and marijuana come from different plants. They do, however, come from the same species of cannabis plant. There are three recognized species of cannabis plants—Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis. Both CBD and marijuana are derived from the Cannabis sativa species. While CBD and marijuana both come from the same species of the cannabis plant, they are derived from different species of Cannabis sativa. CBD is derived from hemp, while marijuana is derived from the marijuana species.
What is the difference between hemp and marijuana?
Hemp and marijuana are different species of Cannabis sativa and bred for different purposes. Industrial hemp is exclusively produced by Cannabis sativa, while marijuana can be derived from Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica.
Both hemp and marijuana contain CBD, but there’s a much higher percentage in hemp. Hemp also has much lower levels of THC (less than 0.3%) than the marijuana species.
Industrial hemp is grown to be durable, have very long stalks and as few flowering buds as possible—this can make it easier to extract the high amounts of CBD and smaller amounts of THC. Hemp’s chemical profile means that you can’t get “high” from it, and it is used to create medicinal remedies, food and oil, as well as other products, including rope, bricks, natural polymers, fiber, clothes and many more.
Marijuana strains of cannabis are typically smaller, flimsier and have many flowering buds with the sole purpose of maximizing the concentration of THC. Marijuana is used recreationally and medicinally only.
Is CBD legal?
CBD that is extracted from hemp and contains less than 0.3% THC is legal at the federal level with the passage of the Farm Bill in late 2018. The Farm Bill legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp (defined as cannabis with less than 0.3 percent THC) in the United States and removed various derivatives of hemp, including CBD, from the purview of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Controlled Substances Act.
Is CBD the only cannabinoid in the hemp plant?
No. CBD is one of many cannabinoids within the hemp plant, but it’s currently the most popular one being researched for potential wellness benefits.
Who should you trust for Hemp/CBD products?
There a many companies selling CBD these days, so it’s smart to ask questions about quality and sourcing. As an established leader in the space, Liv Labs is committed ensuring potency, purity and consistency by only carrying high-quality products—that include CBD. When formulating our Products, we consider every aspect of each formula’s ingredient sourcing and quality control protocol, so your body gets nothing short of exceptional.
What is the Entourage Effect?
The entourage effect is used to describe what happens when multiple compounds from the industrial hemp plant work together. These components work together to enhance the potential benefits of the plant, with each compound amplifying the therapeutic properties of the others while mitigating their potential side effects. Though the impact of this effect has not yet been validated through clinical studies, this synergistic interaction is believed to increase the potential for therapeutic effect.
Does Liv Labs test its Products?
Every singe batch is tested once in house when the raw ingredients are received and again when the products is produced. Then the finished product is sent to a third party for final testing for potency and purity.
What are product COA’s?
COA’s are Certificate of Analysis which are done for Liv Lab’s Products by an independent lab. They show that the products have the individual ingredients in the stated quantity and the products have passed all of the tests for toxins, mold and impurities.
Are Liv Lab’s Hemp/CBD products organic?
All Liv Lab’s products are produced using hemp grown using organic growing methods.
What extraction method does Liv Labs use for its CBD products?
Liv Labs uses a CO2 extraction process. CO2 extraction is hands down the safest and cleanest method of extracting cannabis oil from plants.
Why is MCT oil used in Liv Lab’s formulas?
MCT oil swoops up the CBD and carries it more directly to the bloodstream, as it helps the CBD almost completely avoid the first-pass metabolism process. To put this simply, MCT oil allow for a greater concentration of CBD to be absorbed into the bloodstream so you can reap benefits most efficiently and quickly.
How are Liv Lab’s products formulated?
Liv Lab’s products are formulated in 3 distinct ways. They are either FULL SPECTRUM which contains all of the cannabinoids and terpenes, including less than 0.3% THC, the legal amount for hemp products. They are also formulated using a BROAD SPECTRUM ingredient profile which means they are formulated by adding in specific cannabinoids and terpenes to achieve a desired effect. And lastly, they can be formulated using an CBD ISOLATE which uses the CBD cannabinoid exclusively. All three variations have their own specific benefits and desired outcomes.
Are Liv Lab’s Products all natural?
All of the ingredients in Liv Lab’s products are naturally derived and tested for efficacy and purity. This includes the flavorings Liv Lab’s uses to make its products more palatable for the average person.
Can CBD in Liv Lab’s products get you high?
No
What extraction method does Liv Labs use for its CBD products?
Liv Labs uses a CO2 extraction process. CO2 extraction is hands down the safest and cleanest method of extracting cannabis oil from plants.
Why is MCT oil used in Liv Lab’s formulas?
MCT oil swoops up the CBD and carries it more directly to the bloodstream, as it helps the CBD almost completely avoid the first-pass metabolism process. To put this simply, MCT oil allow for a greater concentration of CBD to be absorbed into the bloodstream so you can reap benefits most efficiently and quickly.
