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As with many other trends, CBD is emerging as the latest health product wonder. More and more products are featuring the three-letter compound in their packages and adding the now-classic “natural ingredient” to the side of it—although, in the case of CBD, “natural” is the right word.
This situation is reminiscent of diet fads, such as the keto and Atkins diets, or the “gluten-free” era. However, there’s actual evidence of CBD properties on alleviating symptoms. Is it enough to establish it as a legitimate product? Or will it be remembered just as a fad?
Scientific evidence in favor of CBD
Scientists found CBD oil to be effective in minimizing seizures in people suffering from Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, as well as less severe types of epilepsy.
A compilation of more than 30 studies published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry found that giving daily doses of CBD can decrease seizures by more than 50%.
Due to this, countries such as Austria, Finland, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, New Zealand, Colombia, and many others have approved the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Other studies have indicated CBD as an alternative to treat different ailments such as pain, anxiety and depression, symptoms related to cancer treatment, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
However, the evidence is still considered incomplete, so further studies may be needed to demonstrate conclusive results. Some people, though, have reported benefits by self-medicating for other types of conditions such as chronic lower back pain and insomnia.
CBD perception in the public
Despite all the hard evidence surrounding CBD, some business practices—prompted by a lack of guidelines and regulations—may hinder its legitimization. Some products on the market are making the mistake of putting outrageous claims such as saying they can cure depression and even cancer.
“I think the question is not a matter of the health benefits that people may not know about, but rather more of an issue as to whether these claims are real,” told Dr. Brian Goodall, cannabis expert at Lee Enterprises Consulting, to Cannabis & Tech Today. Like many other experts and even the FDA, he notes that more studies are needed before making such claims.
However, the industry is projected to grow more in the next few years. It’s a matter of time, while industry regulations kick-in, that would show consumers and business owners how CBD is more than a fad. The evidence is there, pointing to a promising future where hemp extracts will become staples of many industries, including the health sector.