Numerous studies have investigated the potential benefits of CBD extracts and provided promising results. However, due to the lack of human studies, there is no conclusive evidence that CBD can treat conditions such as pain, inflammation, anxiety and insomnia.
However, other studies have serious drawbacks, such as small sample sizes, using animals rather than people, or only looking at in vitro models or models in petri dishes in the laboratory.
For this reason, there is a lack of conclusive evidence that CBD can be a viable alternative to many standard medical treatments. However, it may be a valuable addition to traditional interventions.
The FDA has also raised numerous concerns about the purity and strength of over-the-counter (OTC) products claiming to contain CBD. Generally, the FDA does not regulate or test CBD products.
However, some of the products they investigated did not contain the amount of CBD claimed by the manufacturer. This makes it difficult to determine an adequate CBD dose, which may reduce the likelihood of obtaining any benefit.
CBD users and manufacturers point to several benefits of CBD, including treating cancer and treating acne. Because scientific research can take a long time, scientists have yet to discover health benefits through well-designed studies.
However, due to limited current research, people should use CBD with caution. Using CBD in place of traditional remedies is not recommended unless advised by a physician.