#TabletTuesday - CBD
This week's #TabletTuesday is all about CBD, regulations and products! Many people use CBD to help with stress, anxiety and pain relief but the taboo products has many other health benefits.
And no, CBD is not the same as THC, which is what snoop uses.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is often covered in the media, and you may see it touted as an add-in booster to your post-workout smoothie or morning coffee. You can even buy a CBD-infused sports bra. But what exactly is CBD? And why is it so popular?
Cannabidiol is a chemical which is derived from a hemp (marijuana) plant which can be manufactured into a supplement, cosmetic and gummy. CBD is a non-psychoactive portion of the plant and therefore doesn't have any effects of euphoria. Health benefits of CBD include:
The list is endless, but what's
Nutrition Insights Magazine recently did a review which stated:
"Nutritional associations have “expressed dismay” following the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) rejection of three citizen’s petitions to legally allow the marketing of cannabidiol (CBD) in dietary supplements. The dismissal means further delay in finding a regulatory framework for CBD – an ingredient that is rapidly gaining traction across a range of categories that the FDA regulates, spanning supplements, foods, beverages, cosmetics and drugs.?
“Indecision to regulate CBD has been the decision for far too long, and as a result, a confused marketplace of unregulated CBD products has emerged that does not serve the public health,” Duffy MacKay , senior vice president of supplements at the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) tells?NutritionInsight.?"
However, the FDA contends that marketing CBD without proper approvals can have far-reaching health implications.?
“Selling unapproved products with unsubstantiated therapeutic claims is not only a violation of the law, but also can put patients at risk, as these products have not been proven to be safe or effective,” an FDA spokesperson tells?NutritionInsight.??
Before I showcase some amazing products, some companies in the space worth a mention:
Holland & Barrett are leaders with the CBD product range, offering a range of gummies, oils, ointments and supplements - like the Cannaray Brands products below.
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TheBodyShop QR also got on board releasing a range of CBD cosmetics/skincare products. Below is a soothing facial cleanser.
and finally, TRIP as mentioned above, is a sparkling water, CBD infused drink.
We have them in our fridge at Charlton Morris and they're delicious!
What's your go-to CBD product?