Many CBD users claim an assortment of benefits from using CBD products, but is CBD really considered an elixir for anti-aging properties? “The current body of research into CBD’s potential therapeutic value is exciting, and while it may not be the fountain of youth, but there is a lot of promise for its youthful and healthful properties.” ¹

While it is still early in the process of testing to determine if the CBD cannabinoid can combat aging, it has been suggested that CBD has stronger anti-oxidant properties than Vitamin A or Vitamin E, which are typically found in most wrinkle creams on the beauty aisle. Given more research, creams containing CBD oils may find their way on the beauty aisle as well. ²

While CBD products haven’t been proven to fight wrinkles and visible signs of aging yet, studies have shown benefits like helping relieve arthritis pain and inflammatory markers as the body ages. ³ These claims have caused CBD products to be highly sought after in the senior-citizen community with common ailments like chronic pain. Many of the compounds found in cannabis, including CBD, have demonstrated a profound ability to protect the brain from age-related inflammation. Additionally, CBD is specifically undergoing intense study for use as a hypoxia-ischemia protection for Huntington’s Disease and Parkinson’s.⁴ In many cases, the acute administration of CBD seems to delay the onset of symptoms and slow down their progression.

Other Recognized CBD Benefits for Senior Citizens

1. Fitness and Mobility

Muscle and joint pain can drastically change the everyday routine and overall lifestyle of people as they get older. Simple tasks like playing with grandchildren, walking the dogs, or going for a swim may be difficult to enjoy due to excruciating chronic pain in the back, hips, and other parts of the body. Over time, limited mobility can influence our sense of independence and lead to severe consequences for our physical endurance and immune functions. ⁵

2. Better Sleeping Patterns

Another common reason seniors are adding CBD products to their daily routine is to balance their sleep and wake cycles. As we age, medical conditions and common sleep disorders can prevent us from getting quality sleep at night. In the long run, lack of sleep in older adults can lead to serious medical conditions such as heart disease and significant weight gain. ⁶

3. All-Natural Alternative

Probably the most important reason CBD has become a popular alternative for seniors is that it produces no significant side effects and is non-addictive as opposed to many pharmaceutical drugs. CBD also gives users a wider range of options as it can be found in a wide variety of forms such as CBD oils, CBD  edibles, CBD gummies, etc. ⁷

The Status of CBD in 2019

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a natural compound found in hemp. Despite its close relation to psychoactive cannabis (better known as “marijuana”)⁸, hemp and hemp-derived products don’t make you “feel high.” As a result, hemp-derived CBD is legal in the United States. With the recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD products can now be purchased in stores or online nationwide. ⁹

Our Products

Our full-spectrum hemp extract oil is made from organic industrial hemp which contains only legal trace amounts of THC (less than O.3%). These amounts are so small there is no psychoactive effect. We also offer THC-Free Isolate CBD Oil for an alternative option.

Our products are 3rd party laboratory tested multiple times from time of harvest to shipping.  All of our products are produced from 100% non-GMO Domestic Hemp, grown to organic standards and have been tested for contaminants such as pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals and mold.  Our industry leading 3rd party testing procedure is performed on every final product batch and is critical to confirm accuracy in potency information and to check for residual solvents, terpenes and cannabinoid content. Our Certificates of Analysis are available on our website.

We also use a super critical CO2 method of extraction for all of our CBD Oil Tinctures.  CO2 is a much healthier choice than other potential solvents and is “generally regarded as safe” (GRAS) by the FDA.

If you decide to use CBD products for pain management, be sure to consult with a doctor first to help avoid harmful interactions with your current medications and treatments, along with negative side effects.

Visit our shop of legal CBD products today and see which ones will be the best for your needs.

Safe Harbour Wellness, is a contemporary wellness focused company, offering natural products made exclusively in the U.S.A. We aim to optimize individual wellness through natural American made products of uncompromising quality, while furthering our quest to give, love and serve.  Visit www.SAFEHARBOURGIVESBACK.com to learn about our BOG1 mission and how we support our US Heroes; US Veterans, Active Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighters and First Responders.

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1 https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/can.2016.0034
2 https://www.rxleaf.com/is-cbd-really-the-fountain-of-youth/
3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26517407
4 https://www.rxleaf.com/parkinsons-alzheimers-huntingtons-and-als-respond-well-to-cannabis-therarpy
5 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28595684
6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6326553/
7 https://ministryofhemp.com/blog/cbd-oil-side-effects/
8 https://ministryofhemp.com/blog/hemp-is-not-marijuana/
9 https://www.greenroadsworld.com/blogs/news/what-the-2018-farm-bill-means-for-the-legality-of-cbd-oil/?rfsn=1791464.d3a3e6