MINAMI CBD and Omega-3

23 July 2020 | NHP

MINAMI CBD and Omega-3 is a premium product and the first of its kind, combining the popular hemp-derived substance CBD with the omega-3 essential fatty acids EPA and DHA from fish oil.

What is CBD?

CBD (Cannabidiol) was first discovered in the 1940s and is a type of phytocannabinoid found in hemp (Cannabis sativa).

There are over 100 phytocannabinoids in hemp, with these naturally occurring oils found within the resin that coats the leaves and flowers of the plant. They are structurally very similar to and mimic the action of endocannabinoids, which are neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) that are naturally produced by the body.

What are Endocannabinoids?

Endocannabinoids are types of neurotransmitters that are required for proper cell signalling and make up part of our endocannabinoid system.

This complex system involves our nervous and immune systems, which help to keep the body in a healthy, balanced state.

There are two particularly important endocannabinoids, 2‐arachidonylglycerol (2‐AG) and Anandamide (AEA), which have actions on the two main cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2.

Phytocannabinoids act in a similar way to many cannabinoids and may activate the same receptors i.e. CB1 and CB2.

If the body is not producing enough endocannabinoids, clinical endocannabinoid deficiency can occur, which could lead to conditions such as fibromyalgia, pain, anorexia, depression, IBS, migraines, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, motion sickness and autism.

Why take Omega-3 with CBD?

Firstly, essential fatty acids are required for the production of endocannabinoids. Evidence suggests that once cells have built up a sufficient amount of omega-3 and omega-6, endocannabinoids are made quickly, especially in situations such as stress and during exercise.

Omega-3 specifically is also very important to the structure of cell membranes and may act as an anchor for cannabinoid receptors. As a result, a deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids may impair the integrity of cannabinoid receptors, negatively changing signalling pathways in the brain.

As the modern diet typically provides an excess of omega-6 fatty acids, this product only provides omega-3 fatty acids at a high concentration. The fish oil is also useful in this product, as CBD is a fat-soluble compound, meaning that it needs to be taken with fats to become available to the body. This combination of the two therefore aids the absorption process.

Taking CBD with omega-3 has its advantages over using omega-3 alone, as it acts much more quickly in the body, so it doesn’t take as long to see its full effects. MINAMI CBD and Omega-3 therefore gives you fast results and helps you to top up your omega-3 fats in the process.

Omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are hard to obtain from the diet, have multiple proven health benefits, including maintaining a healthy brain and heart.

Why Choose MINAMI?

MINAMI is a trusted and unique brand that produces high-strength omega-3 supplements, based upon scientific research.

Unlike many other products on the market, our omega-3 fatty acids have been specially processed using CO2 extraction, a gentle process that uses low temperatures to extract the beneficial oils in high concentrations. This extraction results in no unwanted by‐products or contaminants in the finished product that could otherwise be undesirable for our health.

As well as excelling in strength and purity, MINAMI also ensures high-quality methods by testing each batch of product it manufactures with full traceability. Our ingredients are derived from sustainable sources, as we are conscious about our environmental impact on the planet.

We have also been accredited by Friends of the Sea for our environmental efforts.