What is CBD E-liquid?
CBD vape juices, also known as CBD e-liquids or CBD vape oil, are liquids containing CBD that are used in e-cigarettes. These e-liquids, as they are known, are vaporised by the e-cigarette. Users then inhale the vapour into their lungs, where the CBD is infused into the bloodstream.
What Does CBD E-liquid Contain?
CBD vape juices contain a few simple ingredients, many of which are used in MHRA approved foods and medicine. The key ingredients in CBD e-liquids are:
- PG (propylene glycol) – Commonly used as a food additive, PG is a colourless, odourless liquid with a faintly sweet taste.
- VG (vegetable glycerin) – Also a common additive in food, VG is slightly thicker than PG and has a more pronounced sweet taste.
- CBD extract.
- Flavouring – The flavourings used in e-liquids are all MHRA approved and often used in a variety of other products.
CBD Vape Oil: Is it the Same as CBD E-liquid?
It depends on the context. CBD vape oil is sometimes used as a term for CBD e-liquids; in that case, it is the same liquid described above. However, some people may be talking about vaping regular CBD oil, the kind you take orally. Under no circumstances should you vape normal CBD oils. Oral CBD oils are not safe to use or inhale as they are not made from VG/PG, you will just be inhaling hot oil into your lungs.
Should I Vape CBD E-liquid?
When selecting the right CBD product for you, there are a lot of factors to consider. For current vapers, e-liquids might be a more convenient and familiar way to take CBD. However, for those who may be moving over from smoking or are concerned about the health impacts of vaping, there are rightfully some key facts to consider.
Vaping CBD is quite a recent phenomenon and so the health effects are not fully understood yet. However, it is important to note NHS England has concluded that vaping is 95% healthier than smoking.
Are E-liquids the Most Efficient Way to Take CBD?
Yes! CBD e-liquids are the most efficient way to take cannabidiolbecause of its ease of absorption into the bloodstream through blood vessels in the lungs. We refer to this as bioavailability – namely the amount of an ingested compound that makes it into circulation and has an active impact on the body.
Vaping CBD increases its bioavailability because of the larger surface area created by the dispersion of molecules. Imagine you’re trying to eat a pizza as quickly as possible: as tempting as it is to stuff the whole thing in your mouth, it’s much easier for your body to process in slices.