Full spectrum CBD stays as close to the plant as possible, which means the product contains many cannabinoids beyond CBD, along with other compounds of the cannabis or hemp plant, like naturally-occurring terpenes, essential vitamins, fatty acids, proteins, and more.
CBD isolate is what it sounds like – the CBD is chemically isolated from other parts of the plant and results in a powder substance. Isolate products contain no traceable amount of THC and are stripped of other compounds of the cannabis or hemp plant.
Researchers in a 2015 study conducted at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Hadassah School concluded full spectrum CBD was more effective at treating inflammation than CBD isolate, on the basis that other components in the full spectrum extract synergized with CBD in what has been dubbed “The Entourage Effect.”
See a more detailed explanation on our blog: What Full Spectrum CBD Means and Why It’s Important