CBD And How It Can Improve Gut Health

Unless you have been living in a cave or just waking up from a coma, you have likely seen just how popular CBD is. There are many reasons for CBD's popularity. One of the primary ones is that millions of people have found that CBD can help them with a variety of issues and challenges.

The problem is that there is also a slew of false information and overzealous marketing material out there, and as a result, it can be hard to learn the truth about what CBD can do for you

So, with that in mind, here is a straight look at CBD and gut health

How Could CBD Help With Your Gut?

First, let's check out the theory behind how CBD can help your stomach.

One of CBD's primary benefits is how it helps to control and reduce inflammation. Indeed, many studies and reviews have found that CBD can help with inflammation. This happens via CBD's impact on your body's endocannabinoid system.

Every human has an endocannabinoid system, and this system appears to be closely related to your body's feelings of pain, stress, fatigue, and more.

CBD And Gastritis

Your stomach lining is very sensitive to inflammation. Inflamed stomach lining, known as gastritis, can lead to stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, and more.

This is because inflammation in your stomach can allow the components that break down food to damage the lining of your stomach.

In the long run, this leads to significant pain and can damage your stomach functionality. As such, controlling for stomach inflammation can improve your overall health.

It also follows that CBD may be able to restore balance to your "gut barrier." The gut barrier keeps your stomach healthy. Keeping food and the digestive processes from damaging the lining of your intestines.

Your gut barrier can work well or not well enough. This means it can stop your body from absorbing necessary nutrients, or let in too many outside components. This could potentially damage your stomach lining.

You want your gut barrier to act within a certain range. This is where your endocannabinoid system comes into play! It helps keep your body in a state of homeostasis, ensuring that your gut barrier is operating optimally.

Furthermore, there is also evidence that CBD can help stress. CBD may be able to:

-reduce anxiety

-pain

-help you sleep better

There is no question that stress and stomach pain are intrinsically linked. As pain increases, so does stomach irritation. As such, it follows that any control for stress can improve the overall health of your stomach.

It is also worth noting that your overall stomach health is linked to the functioning of your immune system. There is ample evidence to show that many of the functions of your immune system are based on your stomach lining.

Poor stomach health is directly linked to a lower functioning immune system. As such, it follows that improving your stomach health may also improve the function of your immune system.

Can CBD Help With Appetite?

CBD may be able to help better control your appetite. Your endocannabinoid system helps to regulate your levels of hunger and appetite. It follows that modulating your endocannabinoid system can better control your appetite levels.

Furthermore, there is some evidence to show that CBD can help to reduce appetite. This may lead to a healthier overall stomach functionality.

So, What About Specific Studies?

The theory behind how CBD may be able to help improve your stomach functioning and health is sound. However, there is not as much research about how CBD may be able to help improve the function of your stomach

But, there's good news! Some studies have been conducted, and these studies have generally shown positive results.

Can You Use CBD For Ulcerative Colitis?

Yes, a 2011 study found that CBD may be able to reduce pain and symptoms of individuals who are suffering from ulcerative colitis. This is an inflammatory stomach disorder that can lead to many stomach problems and pain. The study specifically found that CBD can actually reduce intestinal damage.

Another review from 2016 examined the specific ways in which the activation of CB1 receptors could impact your stomach health and the inflammation of your stomach lining. Activation of CB1 receptors is something that is specifically done via ingestion of CBD.

Can You Use CBD For Digestive Issues?

The review found that there is ample evidence to indicate the potential positive activity of CBD on your stomach lining, showing that it can have an array of positive effects on your body and stomach health.

As such, the review found that evidence may support CBD helping with numerous stomach disorders, including colitis and inflammatory bowel disease.

More recently, a 2019 review examined the way in which CBD may help with alcohol use disorder. However, in doing so, it reviewed the way in which CBD

may help with stomach health, finding that CBD may help to regulate gut bacteria and thus have a positive impact on your overall stomach health.

The Final Verdict

As with almost all things CBD-related, more research is needed. The above three studies demonstrate that CBD may have the potential to improve your gut health - and thus your overall health. However, you should speak with your doctor before starting CBD, just as you would before taking any other supplement.

Your doctor is likely to be aware of any new research and can also confirm that you are not taking any drugs that may negatively impact with CBD.

Furthermore, when purchasing CBD, make sure to only buy high-quality CBD from companies that offer a certificate of analysis and are open about their manufacturing process.

That being said, the news, is positive: There may be evidence to demonstrate CBD's ability to potentially help improve your stomach health.

If you want to learn more about CBD and how it can improve your gut health, contact Eden’s Herbals at [email protected] today

*These statements have not been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any illness. Medical advice should be taken from a medical professional.

All of the articles on this site are written by 3rd party content providers, expert bloggers or doctors not directly affiliated with Eden’s Herbals.

Individuals should learn the risks and side effects prior to taking CBD. Make sure to always check with a medical professional before starting any new CBD treatment or medication that is not FDA approved.