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What’s the difference between marijuana CBD and hemp CBD?

There is a lot of noise reverberating throughout the United States these days regarding cannabidiol (CBD). It is the primary non-psychoactive chemical of the cannabis plant, beneficial in the treatment of a variety of conditions from epilepsy to chronic pain.…

Is synthetic CBD a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act?

By Arthur Hoffmann and Chris Gismondi Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found in the plant Cannabis sativa L. and is thought to have therapeutic properties. However, CBD derived from marijuana is an illegal controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act,…

FDA warns top marijuana company for making CBD health claims

U.S. regulators warned a leading marijuana company for making unproven health claims about CBD, the trendy ingredient that’s turning up in lotions, foods and pet treats. The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it warned Curaleaf Inc., of Wakefield, Massachusetts,…

Marijuana gives you the munchies. What about CBD?

As a dietitian, I always receive an influx of New Year’s emails predicting upcoming food trends. This year, several experts have forecast an increase in foods and beverages containing cannabidiol, a chemical compound found in cannabis plants. More colloquially called…

World Health Organization Gives Approval To Marijuana’s CBD Compound

A compound derived from marijuana has health benefits and should not be subject to government restrictions, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. “Recent evidence from animal and human studies shows that its use could have some therapeutic value for seizures due to epilepsy and related conditions…