CBD oil has been studied for its possible role in relieving the symptoms of many common health conditions, such as anxiety and neurological disorders. In addition, it may benefit heart health and help relieve certain types of pain. A prescription cannabidiol (CBD) oil is considered to be an effective anti-seizure medication. However, more research is needed to determine the other benefits and safety of CBD.
Unlike its cousin, THC, CBD is neither intoxicating nor psychoactive. Proponents of CBD oil and other CBD products claim that it can be used to treat conditions such as chronic pain, inflammation, migraines, epilepsy, autoimmune diseases, depression and anxiety. CBD could help treat anxiety disorders, although not many trials have been conducted looking at the effects of CBD in relieving anxiety in humans. Men who took 300 milligrams of CBD oil reported less anxiety than men who received a placebo; however, men who took 100 or 600 milligrams of CBD oil didn't experience the same effects.
The usual formulation of CBD is oil, but CBD is also sold as an extract, vaporized liquid and oil-based capsule. Since there is little research on how CBD interacts with prescription drugs and standard over-the-counter supplements, it's best to talk to your doctor before taking CBD if you're taking other medications. Research on CBD continues and there are many questions for which researchers do not yet have answers, such as whether or not the means of taking CBD influence risks or effectiveness. Some CBD manufacturers have come under government scrutiny for wild and indefensible claims, such as that CBD is a panacea for cancer or COVID-19, and it isn't.
A recent study of 84 CBD products purchased online showed that more than a quarter of the products contained less CBD than the label. In one study, 57 men took CBD oil or a non-CBD sugar pill (placebo) before speaking in public.
