The Benefits of CBDSince the most commonly reported goals and results of taking CBD products are more calm and focus, relief from exercise-induced inflammation, reduced joint pain and stiffness, healthier sleep cycles, and relief from everyday stress, anyone looking for balance in these areas might benefit from CBD.*
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Among the many benefits* that users experience, some of the most common are:
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Cannabinoid Research & Studies
While there is already a large and growing body of research related to CBD products that do contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol—the psychoactive compound in marijuana that creates a “high”), there currently is not as much scientific data to support claims made about industrial hemp-derived CBD. However, there is a large interest in scientific and clinical research—much of it sponsored by the US government.
In 2003, the U.S. Federal Government obtained US Patent 6630507 titled, “Cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants”. This patent claims that cannabinoids have been found to have antioxidant properties and may be useful in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions and diseases, and may also have application as neuroprotectants in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
In 2003, the U.S. Federal Government obtained US Patent 6630507 titled, “Cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants”. This patent claims that cannabinoids have been found to have antioxidant properties and may be useful in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions and diseases, and may also have application as neuroprotectants in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
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According to a 2013 review published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology(2), studies have found cannabinoids possess the following medical properties:
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One of the major the potential benefits being studied is the ability of CBD to reduce pain and inflammation. So far, preliminary research on rodents does indicate that hemp-derived CBD in a topical form can affect a significant reduction in inflammation and pain-related behaviors.(4)
More data about the benefits of CBD will soon be available. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently increased funding into CBD research, and once that research is completed, we will have better evidence about hemp-derived CBD’s benefits. In the meantime, the anecdotal evidence is rapidly growing. Many massage therapists, health care providers, and consumers are reporting that hemp-derived CBD products help to soothe pain and inflammation, provide relief from exercise-induced soreness and recover faster, feel more relaxed and focused, and even get better sleep. |
Research is underway on CBD’s potential as a treatment for a wide range of conditions including: Pain / Inflammation Anxiety / Depression / PTSD Insomnia / Sleep Disorders Spasms / MS / Parkinson’s Diabetes / Diabetic Nerve Pain Cardiovascular Disease Arthritis / Joint Pain Brain Trauma / Brain Injury Cancer / Nausea Epilepsy / Neurological Disorders |
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Top 10 Researched Benefits* of CBD:
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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