CBD oil is available everywhere from health food stores, mini-marts and even motorcycle shops. With any growing trend, many times the market demands exceed the science. In today’s episode, we discuss if CBD oil is legal, what the research really says, side effects we should be aware of and how to make sure you are purchasing a high-quality product. To listen to this episode click here

NOTE: The CBD oil research and laws are constantly changing and there are many grey areas, If you are thinking about taking CBD oil I would highly recommend working with a knowledgeable health care professional and make sure to do your own research and stay on top of this changing market. You need to be your own advocate.

Research for this episode:
General Information

• https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-2018082414476
• https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cbd-product-boom-science-research-hemp-marijuana

Laws

• https://www.projectcbd.org/cbd-101/cannabis-hemp-law    
• https://cbdorigin.com/hemp-vs-marijuana/

Potential side effects

•  https://www.labroots.com/trending/health-and-medicine/15025/study-cbd-cause-liver-damage
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31161980           

Studies and Research

•  https://www.theroc.us/research-library#151 (Phase 3 LGS Epilepsy study done on CBD oil)
• https://www.theroc.us/research-library
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciQ4ErmhO7g
• https://www.cnn.com/2013/08/07/health/charlotte-child-medical-marijuana/index.html (CNN special and Charlotte Story)