The Benefits of Using CBD and CBDa Together

The demand for high-quality CBD in the health and wellness industry has increased, and there’s no sign of this trend slowing down. Nowadays, people are looking for natural supplements to complement their wellness journey,  and cannabidiol recently became a leading choice.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a plant-derived, natural compound from the cannabis plant; it’s a popular ingredient in many different kinds of supplements–including the wide variety of hemp-extracts we carry at Tanasi. However, thanks to years of university-backed research, we know that CBD is not the only cannabis compound worth including in our supplements. Instead, we learned that combining CBD with CBDa, another cannabis-derived compound that’s actually CBD’s acidic precursor, delivers 2X the results when compared to supplements that contain CBD alone. (You can further explore our findings here.)

But what are CBD and CBDa and why are they better together?  In this post, we are going to look at the two compounds so you can understand why they complement each other when consumed together.

What is CBDa?

As we mentioned earlier, CBDA is the acidic chemical precursor to cannabidiol. The molecule itself evolves from cannabigerolic acid (CBGA), known as the mother of all cannabinoids since it also gives rise to THCA, CBCa and, later down the road, THC and CBC along with CBD.

When exposed to heat via decarboxylation, CBDA converts to CBD. Now, because even exposure to natural light can trigger decarboxylation, it’s tough to source large doses of CBDa on your own. In fact, it’s really only present in raw cannabis–or, in Tanasi products’ patent-pending, 1:1 formulation of CBD: CBDa.

What is CBD?

CBD or cannabidiol is a naturally occurring compound, categorized as a cannabinoid, that we find in the cannabis plant. While cannabis research is still emerging, many CBD devotees report that supplementing this compound is a valuable part of their wellness routine.

Now, within the world of hemp-extracts, there’s a concept called the entourage effect, which suggests that taking multiple cannabinoids together maximizes the effects of each one. But, beyond that effect our research suggests that combining CBDa and CBD, along with the remaining hemp plant compounds, further maximizes the effects of the end product.

The Difference Between CBD and CBDa

CBD and CBG vary in several ways:

1. Molecular Structure

CBD and CBDa have varying molecular structures. That refers to the fact that CBDa has an acidic element that it drops when exposed to hear, allowing the compound to convert into CBD.

Should You Use CBDa and CBD Together?

We already know a little bit about these two hemp-derived compounds. Now, we can look at why it’s worth considering using them together.

As we referenced earlier, the popular sentiment suggests that when you consume a single cannabinoid, it produces some effects in your body. And evidence also suggests that the effects multiply when you take more than one cannabinoid. That reaction goes by the name of ‘Entourage Effect.’ The idea behind this phenomenon is that a blend of cannabinoids works better than individually.

When you take CBDa and CBD together, they can maximize one another’s effects, leaving you with noticeable results. While you’ll have to try this combination for yourself to truly understand the experience, Tanasi customer Patricia W., who loves our CBD and CBDa salve, is here to help you get a better idea of how this stuff works. She says, “I am in love with this stuff. It is absolutely amazing. It really does help…within minutes. I recommended this product and will purchase more in the future!”

Getting CBDa and CBD Together

If you want to get the most out of CBDa and CBD together or want to experience the entourage effect, s