Understanding the Different Types of CBD Extracts: Full Spectrum, Broad Spectrum, Isolate, and PCR CBD

CBD's potential benefits for human and animal health are currently a prominent topic of research and discussion. When explaining the effects of CBD, it is important to understand the different types of extracts used in different products.

There are four common forms of CBD extracts: Full Spectrum, Broad Spectrum, Isolate, and PCR CBD. Each contains different types of cannabinoids and synergistic plant extracts. To help you find and choose the product that suits your needs, we have compared and researched these four types of products, understanding their differences and how these differences affect CBD intake.

Full Spectrum CBD maintains the integrity of the cannabis plant. In addition to CBD, this extract includes terpenes, cannabinoids, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, plant nutrients, and any other substances extracted from the cannabis plant. Full Spectrum extracts contain all the available benefits of cannabinoids. By maintaining all plant components, whole-plant cannabis extracts benefit from the synergistic properties between different cannabinoids.

Broad Spectrum CBD is essentially Full Spectrum CBD, containing a range of cannabinoids and terpenes but without tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Broad Spectrum CBD is made by separating and eliminating THC through an additional process while retaining other natural cannabinoids and terpenes. This extract can provide enhanced benefits without the psychoactive effects of THC.

Isolate CBD is the purest form of CBD. To produce this extract, CBD is isolated and refined to remove any other cannabinoids, terpenes, or plant components found in the cannabis plant. The final product is a fine white powder containing about 99% CBD. Isolate products only contain one cannabinoid: CBD.

PCR or Phytocannabinoid Rich CBD is a term most commonly used to describe cannabis oil containing various cannabinoids and 0% THC. PCR is often used as a synonym for Broad Spectrum cannabis oil. However, it is important to note that PCR is often used as a catch-all term and can also refer to Full Spectrum products containing up to 0.3% THC.

It is important to note that not all products labeled as Full Spectrum or THC-free are produced in this way. We recommend being cautious of products claiming to be Full Spectrum and THC-free. Often times, THC-free "Full Spectrum" products only contain Isolate CBD.

In conclusion, using CBD isolate products, you can obtain the benefits of CBD without any other cannabinoids or plant components. It is important to understand the differences between these types of extracts before purchasing or using any CBD products.