CBD: Your Best Bud, Or Just A Dud?

Unbiased Science

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Education, Science, Health & Fitness

4.4 • 644 Ratings

🗓️ 26 October 2022

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we tackle something that is growing rapidly in popularity—CBD—but does it live up to its hype? We set the stage by discussing the different forms of CBD and the ways we can ingest it. We dive into the claims made by CBD companies, including that it can help with skin conditions, mental health, and even chronic diseases. Then we do a little microbiology refresher on the chemical makeup of CBD, and differentiate it from its cousin, THC. We talk a bit about hemp-derived CBD versus marijuana-derived CBD, and some of the legal issues surrounding the production and sale of CBD products. We discuss the effects of CBD on our body and consciousness and the reasons why some people use CBD. Next, we do a deep dive on the available research on CBD’s effectiveness for a variety of outcomes, as well as the limitations of the current evidence. We even talk about CBD’s use among dogs and cats! We discuss FDA regulation of CBD (rather, lack thereof) and how there is only one FDA-approved CBD-based drug on the market. We cover a lot of ground in this episode—you don’t want to miss it! Check us out on Substack and Instagram: www.theunbiasedscipod.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/unbiasedscipod PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance.

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0:00.0	You're listening to an Airwave Media podcast.
0:19.7	Welcome to Unbiased Science, where we bring scientific method to the madness.
0:26.0	We're your hosts, Dr. Jessica Steyer, and Dr. Andrea Love.
0:29.6	And today, we are tackling a topic that we get asked about all the time, CBD.
0:37.8	Before we get into it, really quick recap of last week's episode, if you haven't already
0:42.7	tuned in, check it out.
0:44.2	We basically do a status update on monkeypox and polio.
0:49.3	And, Andrea, I feel like it was a relatively optimistic, positive episode.
0:54.0	Yes.
0:56.3	So definitely check that out if you have not already.
0:59.8	But let's get into it.
1:01.2	So just very quickly to set the stage here, let's talk about the CBD industry, which is booming.
1:08.3	It's flourishing.
1:10.1	Conservative estimates project that it's going to hit $16 billion in the U.S. alone by 2025.
1:18.9	I actually just went to a farmer's market last weekend, and I don't know, 50% of the booths,
1:23.9	it was like CBD tinctures, CBD, chocolate, CBD everything. CBD is everywhere.
1:31.6	I've seen like CBD bath, you know, bath salts, bath bombs, like all sorts of things that you can
1:39.4	find that are, you know, supposedly infused with CBD. Right. So salves, sprays, tinctures, and oils containing CBD are marketed for a wide variety of
1:51.4	ailments and conditions.
1:53.3	Some touted as an aphrodisiac to boo sexual desire, as bombs for eczema, pimples, and
2:00.0	hot flashes, and even as treatments for diseases
2:03.1	such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and some even claim that CBD can cure cancer.
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