The human body contains up to 60% water. And we all remember the old saying that oil and water don’t mix, right? That’s why I can’t understand why anyone would buy “regular” oil-based CBD.
A 2018 study at the Mayo Clinic found that the absorption rate of the Zilis UltraCell product was anywhere between 80-95%.
At Zilis, we like to say “It’s not how much you take, but how much you absorb”.
Every morning, I give one drop of UltraCell Raw to both Darcy and Pippin. The recommendation is to rub along the gum line under their nose for the ultimate absorption. You can also drop into their mouth or into their food and they will absorb the CBD, but the best, most effective method is to rub on their gums. Find the Zilis UltraCell Pet Dosage Chart here.
After administering to my dogs, I put 3 drops of UltraCell CBD and 3 drops of UltraCell CBG under my tongue. That’s probably closer to .25mL (or less) of each product per day. Interestingly, Zilis recently sent out new information about their recommended serving size – it’s gone DOWN. Initially, like so many other products, they recommended 1mL/day. Now? They recommend .25mL – .5mL.
Because of the very high absorption rate of the Ultra Cell products, you can actually take LESS and get MORE of the benefits from this high quality, full-spectrum CBD supplement.
Tests have shown that for most of the CBD oil products on the market, on average only 5-10% is ultimately being absorbed. If you take one of these products, your body will NEVER USE a staggering 80-95% of the CBD oil.
Math was never my favorite subject. I am very creative and like to think big and have just never liked to fuss with the little things. Like numbers. Science, however, is another story. My most difficult and yet most intriguing class in college was Human Physiology. I have no idea why I took that class – I was an art student! It was way out of my comfort zone, but I really loved all that I learned. Perhaps my curiosity about the human body is why I am fascinated with CBD and how it works. So when tests show that for the majority of the CBD products on the market, very little CBD is actually absorbed, it just makes me wonder.
So, help me out and let’s do the math together.
Option 1: Well-known pet product
$80.00 for 30mL ($2.66/mL)
Serving size for a 50lb dog is .5 full dropper/day
Cost per serving is $1.33
This bottle will last 60 days
Sounds good, right? Well, we now need to do a little more math.
As studies have shown, only 5-10% of the CBD oil is actually absorbed.
We will use the high end of 10%.
Well-known pet product cost per serving is $1.33.
10% absorption would mean that your dog would benefit from only .13 cents of CBD per serving.
$1.20 worth of this product’s CBD is eliminated/wasted PER SERVING.
That means you are actually eliminating/wasting $72.00 out of the $80.00 bottle.
That’s a very expensive bottle of olive oil.
Option 2: Well-known people product
$75 for 30mL ($2.50/mL)
Serving size is 2 full droppers/day (droppers are .5mL each)
Cost per serving is $2.50
This bottle will last 30 days
This seems to be a little more expensive, right? Let’s do the math again using the 10% absorption and see just how much.
Well-know people product cost per serving is $2.50
10% absorption means that you would benefit from only .25 cents of CBD per serving.
$2.25 worth of this product’s CBD is eliminated/wasted PER SERVING.
That means you are actually eliminating/wasting $72.50 out of the $80.00 bottle.
That’s a very expensive bottle of coconut oil.
Now, let’s try another product.
Option 3: Zilis Ultra Cell
$150 for 30mL ($5/mL)
Serving size is .5ml/day
Cost per serving is $2.50
This bottle will last 60 days
Seems much more expensive, right? Well, here is some new information that might shake things up a little:
With this new information, let’s do the math again using the lower end absorption rate of 80%.
Zilis UltraCell cost per serving is $2.50
80% absorption means that you would benefit from $2.00 of CBD per serving.
Only .50 cents worth of this product’s CBD is eliminated/wasted per serving.
That means you are actually benefiting from $120 worth of CBD in that $150 bottle.
Even my very-challenged Math Brain, that hasn’t taken a math class since high school, is telling me … ahhhhh … now that’s more like it.
So, I may not be a very good mathematician, but it sure seems to me like the Zilis UltraCell products are worth just about every single penny.
CBG may be the activator that “turns on” the power of CBD.
Cannabigerol (CBG) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that plays an important role in the biochemistry of the cannabis plant. CBG acts as a chemical precursor to other cannabinoids such as THC and CBD. This conversion typically takes place 6-8 weeks in the flowering cycle. CBG is present only in trace amounts in most cannabis strains, however some hemp strains are specifically cultivated to generate higher yields of this cannabinoid.*
CBG interacts with both the CB1 and CB2 receptors, potentially inhibiting the intoxicating effects of THC. CBG has also demonstrated an ability to increase anandamide, commonly referred to as the “bliss molecule,” an endogenous cannabinoid that helps regulate a wide range of bodily functions, including appetite, sleep, mood, and the immune system. CBG inhibits the reuptake of anandamide. In case you’ve forgotten, anandamide is one of our own endocannabinoids, known by its street moniker, the “bliss hormone”. CBG allows the effect of anandamide to last longer. And as far as I know there’s no such thing as too much bliss!*
CBG displays a multitude of potential health benefits including working as a neuroprotectant, having antioxidant properties, aiding with skin ailments as an antibacterial and antifungal agent, appetite stimulation, treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation reduction, shows promise in fighting cancer, and lowering intraocular pressure, which may benefit glaucoma patients.*
Despite the medical appeal and consumer demand there’s one big hurdle to face, though: CBG is notoriously expensive to produce, so much so it’s been dubbed the “the Rolls Royce of cannabinoids.”*
*Please see references below.
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In November of 2017, when I was struggling with pain in my hip/leg, my nephew, Blake, suggested CBD to help manage the pain.
I said “no thank you – I don’t want to take anything like that”.
I smoked a little in high school and was not a fan of how marijuana made me feel. Blake said that CBD was nothing like that, but he couldn’t convince me to try it.
A few months later, after doing some research, I decided to try it. I went to the local health food store and they suggested Charlotte’s Web. So, $120.00 later, I walked out with a small box, got in my car, pulled out the bottle and squeezed a few drops under my tongue. The taste was earthy but not bad. A little later, I think I felt a little bit of “calmness” but at the same time, I also felt some tightness in my chest and my heart seemed to be beating more quickly. I think I attributed it to a pain response because just about anything I did (sit, walk, get up, lean over with dogs, lie down) hurt.
The next day, I took another dose and got the same tightness in the chest feeling. I think I tried it one more day and decided that CBD didn’t work for me and I started giving it to Riley, my 12-yr old Golden Retriever, who was suffering from seizures. After that, pain relief for me consisted of a couple of beers in the evening and hoping that my body was so exhausted at around 11pm, that when I finally crawled into bed and adjusted my leg in such a way that my hip joint didn’t hurt, I would fall asleep and the pain would subside.
Looking back, I now know that my response I had to Charlotte’s Web was actually an allergic one. Not sure what in their formula was an issue, but it was enough that I stopped taking it. And, it was enough for me to say no to my sister-in-law, Debbie, who suggested in March of this year that I try the Zilis UltraCell CBD. Read that story here. I am very glad that Debbie insisted (she’s evil that way), because the UltraCell CBD has definitely made me feel and move much better.
What’s my point?
First I would say do your research. I read a lot about CBD and about CBD products. I relied on several websites as well as the local health food store’s recommendation to select Charlotte’s Web. But I also learned that not every CBD is the same – formulas are different and in many ways, HOW they work is different too – read about the water-soluble UltraCell here. After signing on to sell Zilis UltraCell, I have been reading as much as I can find. Check out some articles I found here and some videos that I found here.
Second would be to try the product yourself and be prepared to take it for more than a few days. For me, I don’t think my reaction to the Charlotte’s Web CBD was going to change. So, it was a good thing that I was given another product to try AND that I was encouraged to keep taking it. For me, it was almost 3-4 weeks before I could feel a difference. If you are interested in trying the UltraCell CBD or the new UltraCell CBG, please contact me.
Third thing to remember is that it probably won’t be a lightning bolt of “WOW! I feel AMAZING!” but more likely a gentle spark in your head when you get up and realize that you aren’t as stiff, or you realize that your Type A++ personality is a lot calmer, or you can finally button your shirt with your arthritic hands. Keep in mind that stress wreaks havoc on your body. The longer you have been under severe stress, the longer it will take for your body to find some sort of balance, or what we now understand to be “homeostasis”.
And finally, I’m sure you want to know if CBD can change your life – if it’s really the amazing cure-all for anything that ails you. The answer is probably not.
But then again, the research and the first-hand testimonials that I have read or heard might tell another story. For my mom, she can now button her shirt without using a button hook helper. She has been suffering from severe shoulder pain and has been wearing pain patches for years. She no longer wears the patches and she can now raise her arms a little past her shoulders. She was struggling with anemia for almost 2 years. Her doctor suggested that she had several small lesions in her small intestine that were bleeding and should be cauterized. However, her last several blood panels are showing continued improvement in her iron levels. She did give up the NSAIDs (but not her wine) and she is faithfully taking the Zilis UltraCell CBD every day.
Just about every day, I will find a new article about CBD and the Endocannabinoid System and just recently, CBG. It is all very fascinating and it’s not uncommon for me to come up for air and realize I have spent a couple hours reading or watching some informational video. That’s usually when a dog gives me a nudge as if to say it’s time to get up and DO something. I will probably add to this list as I find more …
CBD Survey Results: Cultivating Wellness.
Project CBD releases the results of one of the most extensive CBD user surveys to date. In early 2019 Project CBD began collecting responses to a survey we designed to figure out who is using CBD, how and why people are using CBD, what kinds of products they are consuming, and whether or not CBD is working for them. The analysis in this report (available in its entirety here) covers an eight-month period and encompasses over 3500 responses. Find the results here.
CBD Guide: 12 Important Facts You Should Know Right Now.
Both consumers and entrepreneurs are intrigued by CBD, and both need to know more. CBD has become a craze but most people know little more about it than it comes from the hemp plant and it’s believed to be very good for your health. All types of brands are racing to get involved. CVS and Walgreens both recently announced plans to sell CBD products. Coca-Cola is said to be exploring the idea of adding CBD to their beverages. Even Oreos has jumped into the mix. Read the full article here.
CBD & Cannabis for Pets in Pain
A veterinarian’s advice on how to use cannabis to treat pain and inflammation in your four-legged companion
The state of veterinary medicine has advanced significantly in recent years and thanks to the availability of more effective medicine, many pets are living longer than they would have years ago. With age however, comes the onset of problems such as arthritis and other forms of pain and inflammation. Read the full article here.
17 States with Legal Cannabidiol (CBD) (as of July 12, 2019)
While 33 stated have legalized medical marijuana, the remaining 17 states have all passed laws allowing the use of cannabidiol (CBD) extract, usually in oil form, with minimal tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and often for the treatment of epilepsy or seizures in seriously ill children. CBD, one of the 400+ ingredients found in marijuana, is not psychoactive. Read the full article here.
Cannabinoid Deficiency
Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency (CECD) is a condition where an individual produces a lower amount of cannabinoids than experts consider to be essential in the promotion of health, vitality, and well-being. Read the full article here.
The Endocannabinoid System: The Most Important System You’ve Never Heard Of
If you haven’t heard of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), or perhaps you have but you aren’t that confident in your knowledge of it, then don’t be embarrassed. Back in the 1960s, the researchers who became interested in the bioactivity of Cannabis eventually isolated many of its active compounds. It took another 30 years, however, for researchers studying animal models to discover a receptor for these ECS compounds in the brains of rodents – a discovery that opened a whole world of inquiry into why the ECS receptors exist and what their physiological purpose is. Read the full article here.
Two weeks after we picked up Pippin and two weeks before we lost Riley.
As I have continued to recover from my hip surgery (July 2018), I have been doing better each month, but I also felt like my whole body needed to be oiled. I was still really stiff to get up and start moving. In early March, my sister-in-law, Debbie Fisher, told me that I needed to try this great new CBD oil. Um no thanks, I said. I’ve tried CBD before and it didn’t work, I said. In fact, I said, I think I had an allergic reaction to it (elevated heart rate/tightening in the chest). Debbie said I don’t care – try it anyway. So I did.
The next few months were a blur – in early April, I drove to Kansas to pick up Puppy Pippin (a “field” Golden Retriever) and then in early May, we had to say goodbye to Old Man Riley (a Golden Retriever just one month shy of 13). All the while I have been taking the Zilis Ultra Cell CBD. I think helped me stay sane during some tough moments. I KNOW it helped me feel less crusty – more oiled. Not 100% like I’m 20 again, but enough of a difference that I am hooked/sold/don’t want to stop.
So now that things have settled down a little, I am able to wrap my brain around the fact that I have signed on to sell an INCREDIBLE product and one that I would love to share with you – Zilis Ultra Cell CBD oil. This product is a FULL spectrum (over 400 compounds) CBD oil, and the bioavailability is off the charts – over 90% absorption! That’s HUGE and almost unheard of in the CBD industry. And recently it became the #1 selling CBD in the country. That’s amazing. You will not find it at Walmart or CVS. The company has chosen to sell through people like ME and YOU!
Attention DOG PEOPLE – this product has 0.0% THC and is safe for dogs … and cats … anything with a spine. We gave this to Riley to help with his seizures. It didn’t stop them, but we believe it lessened the severity and the frequency and we also believe he had a little more spring in his step because it was easing his arthritis. It’s also great for thunderstorm anxiety. And, Zilis just released a new product – Ultra Cell RAW – no sweeteners and no flavoring. PERFECT for our dogs and cats!! Click here for more information.
