CBD vs THC: What’s the Difference?
CBD and THC are two cannabinoids found in cannabis and hemp plants, but they are not interchangeable. THC is associated with the intoxicating “high” of cannabis. CBD is not intoxicating in the same way, and INTUNE uses CBD isolate.
CBD and THC at a glance
| CBD | THC | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cannabidiol | Tetrahydrocannabinol |
| Intoxicating high? | No | Yes |
| UK status | Pure CBD is not controlled, but food products must meet applicable rules | A controlled cannabinoid |
| In INTUNE? | 10mg CBD isolate per can | INTUNE is not formulated to provide THC |
How do their effects differ?
THC activates cannabinoid receptors in ways that can alter perception, coordination and judgement. CBD does not produce the same high. Many people choose CBD as part of moments of balance, calm or focus, although individual experiences differ and CBD should not be presented as a treatment for a medical condition.
Are CBD and THC legal in the UK?
Pure isolated CBD is not a controlled drug. However, CBD ingredients and finished products can contain trace controlled cannabinoids, so their composition and testing matter.
The familiar “0.2% THC” figure is often misunderstood. It relates to licensed cultivation of certain hemp varieties; it is not a general legal limit for finished CBD food and drink. The Home Office explains that the exempt-product test includes several conditions, including limits on controlled drugs in each component part.
CBD extracts and isolates used in food and drink are also treated as novel foods in Great Britain. Consumers can check the FSA public list of CBD food products. Being listed is not the same as final authorisation or an FSA endorsement, but it is an important market-status check.
Will a CBD drink get you high?
A compliant CBD drink is not designed to make you high. INTUNE uses CBD isolate in a water-soluble formulation and provides 10mg CBD per can. For a fuller answer, read Does CBD get you high?.
What should shoppers check?
- The amount of CBD per serving.
- A complete ingredients and allergen declaration.
- Product testing and controlled-cannabinoid information.
- The relevant FSA public-list entry.
- Clear warnings rather than sweeping medical promises.
Each INTUNE can contains 10mg CBD. The FSA advises healthy adults to limit CBD from food and drink to 10mg per day. CBD is not recommended for children or for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive. If you take medication, are immunosuppressed or have liver disease, speak to a medical professional before using CBD.
For more detail, read Are CBD drinks legal in the UK? or explore INTUNE CBD drinks.
Sources checked September 2026: Food Standards Agency CBD guidance and Home Office cannabinoid guidance.