CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidiol derived from cannabis spices. It usually provides relief from anxiety, inflammation, PTSD-Post traumatic stress disorders, depression, insomnia, etc. It may or may not be derived from Hemp plants where hemp is a part of the cannabis sativa plant with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) of less than 0.3% which is an addictive and mind-altering substance in marijuana. Now coming to decide whether CBD is safe or not? It provides relief from many health problems as stated before, it also claims to be non-psychoactive, so the customer can reap health benefits from the plant without the high factor. The 2018 farm bill legalized hemp under federal law. However, a few states have not removed hemp from the states-controlled substances act, so the legality of to use of CBD differs from state to state. But food and drug administration (FDA) has not approved CBD products that are not prescribed and some may be labelled inaccurately. More than 60% of people who intake CBD were consuming it for anxiety.
Types of CBD:
– Full spectrum – it includes all parts of the cannabis plant and these products contain less than 0.3% THC.
– Broad spectrum – includes most of the parts of the plant and contains trace amounts of THC.
– Isolates – only contain CBD alone with no other cannabinoids or THC. Products with isolated CBD may not be able to produce any notable effects.
Nowadays many companies and manufacturers produce products in which CBD is a part of it.
Some of the products in which CBD is infused today are:
– Foods
– Oils
– Lotions
– Cosmetics
– Medications
CBD edibles are gummies, pills, and capsules often advertised as supplements for sleep. The concentration of CBD in these products can vary from as low as 5mg to 50 mg.
The market for cbd edibles canada today is $446m and is expected to rise potentially.
Some top companies in Canada that produce good CBD gummies are:
– CBD north
– CBD magic zen leaf gummies
– Plant of life
CBD, edibles, and gummies are legal in Canada and they can be purchased without a prescription anywhere in Canada. Therefore, to conclude, CBD helps in curing problems. It is not risk-free. Some possible side effects and risks are liver damage, drowsiness, diarrhea, mood swings and interference with other drugs may lead to injury or other serious side effects.
