CBD Oil UK – Does it Work?

CBD (cannabidiol) is a chemical found in the cannabis plant. It’s gaining popularity as a supplement and is often mixed with oils to form products like vapes, capsules and creams. It can be used to relieve pain and anxiety, but does it work? We spoke to dietitian Emer Delaney to find out.

Buy CBD Oil Online is legally sold in the UK as a food supplement, as long as it doesn’t contain THC (the compound that gives marijuana its psychoactive effects). It isn’t a controlled substance, so you can buy it in shops such as Holland & Barrett. It is also available online. But it’s important to check labels and follow the dosage instructions on the label, as studies into its effectiveness are ongoing.

CBD Oil UK: Benefits, Uses, and Where to Buy

Some CBD products claim to reduce pain and inflammation, but most research is inconclusive. And a study by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory found that some CBD products on sale in the UK could have more than 5 mg (9-THC) per product, which is the limit for a drug test under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Two medicines that have both CBD and THC are licensed in the UK – Epidiolex (to treat severe forms of epilepsy) and Sativex (to reduce muscle stiffness in people with MS). Both are prescribed by a doctor. The other cannabis-based medicine is Nabilone, which is used to treat severe sickness caused by chemotherapy. NHS spending watchdogs have recommended it only be used in a few cases.…