CBD and Coronavirus

During the lockdown, CBD sales in the UK have increased by over 400%, according to Vogue. People are finding lockdown to be unsurprisingly stressful, especially people that are isolated from their friends and family.

CBD and CBD Oil are now being used to help fight the effects of stress and boost our mental wellbeing among more and more people in the UK.

CBD Oil is medically proven to help treat epilepsy, but many take CBD Oil to lower stress, improve mood, reduce pain levels, and better sleep.

With outdoor activity extremely limited, its no wonder people are starting to turn to supplements like CBD Oil to help. It's no surprise then that in the UK we spent over £8 million on CBD in the last year alone.

CBD and inflammation levels

For those of you who know a little bit about the immune system, you may be thinking, well, hang on a minute, does that mean it might affect how we respond to the virus if we contract the disease?

Inflammation is part of our immune response, so we need to be careful about reducing the amount of inflammation in the body in case it affects how we respond to a virus.

The simple answer though, is that we don't know because no studies have been completed on the subject yet. Lots of people are stocking up on vitamins and supplements, especially natural ones, with some claiming that CBD is the miracle cure, but that is an unfounded claim, and you should be wary about that source of information. 

So what can we do to boost our immunity?

The best advice would be to try the following:

• Cut out alcohol
• Stay active
• Take up simple relaxation methods to lower stress levels.
• Get plenty of sleep

Which natural supplements should we use?

You could consider: 

• Adaptogen mushrooms
• Liposomal glutathione
• Eating a diet rich in micronutrients, zinc, Vitamin C, flavonoids.

If sleep is essential for beating a virus, won't CBD help?

Again we don't know for sure, and there are other things we can do to ensure we get good quality sleep. By switching off all unnatural lights by 8 pm, not eating or drinking water just before we go to bed, getting in some exercise, but not too late in the day, we can get a more restful night's sleep.

Are there any studies looking at CBD and COVID -19?

Israel has launched three clinical trials that utilize CBD's anti-inflammatory properties as a potential Covid-19 treatment. Researches believe that CBD's anti-inflammatory properties may help repair some of the cells that are damaged by COVID -19 through a synergistic effect.

Researchers have previously warned against smoking marijuana as Covid-19 primarily affects the lungs.

One of the studies is looking at combining CBD with traditional steroids as Doctors believe the CBD will enhance the therapeutic potential of them.

What do we know about CBD and Immunity?

Previous studies have shown that CBD can help regulate the body's immune system; furthermore, CBD has proven useful in helping deal with the symptoms of many autoimmune diseases such as arthritis and diabetes.

But how does it work?

Research has shown that CB2 receptors play an essential role in immune function. The CB2 receptors are part of our endocannabinoid system, which is the system with which cannabis (marijuana and CBD) effect.

The CB2 receptor regulates many complex pathways involved in the immune system.

Some preclinical studies showed that when the CB2 receptors are triggered, it leads to a suppressed immune response, reduction in the proinflammatory cytokines, and improvement of the anti-inflammatory cytokines meaning there is a better balance.

So what does CBD do specifically?

• CBD has been identified to modulate the immune system instead of suppressing it. I.e., keeps it in a better state of balance.

• Cannabidiol also slows down T-cell production and suppresses immune system memory, meaning that CBD could cut down on the likelihood of future autoimmune attacks.

• CBD has also been found to increase the expression of genes that deal with oxidative stress, which may reduce cell damage from autoimmune attacks

Some studies also suggest that CBD can help reduce the amount of pain we experience, which can e useful for a lot of autoimmune diseases, for example, arthritis, which can cause severe pain in the joints.

Where Can I Buy CBD Oil in the UK?

Buy a full spectrum CBD Oil from Enhance to get the highest quality CBD extract and the maximum benefits that CBD has to offer. Enhance provide the range of full-spectrum CBD Oils and CBD capsules to help you include CBD into your daily routines. Enhance also offer a variety of delicious flavoured CBD oils to help you get the maximum amount of enjoyment from your CBD, as taking care of yourself should be rewarded.