LifestyleYour Health Matters

Actions

Research indicates many using CBD for variety of ailments

Research shows CBD usage is growing for a variety of ailments
Posted at 11:13 PM, Oct 17, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-18 00:40:18-04

New research shows more people are using CBD to treat a variety of medical problems without proof it is effective.

A study published in Jama reviewed nearly 400 random online posts about people who use CBD.

Ninety percent of people use it to treat diagnosed medical conditions like depression, heart problems or intestinal issues.

But people also use CBD for many others medical conditions.

The author of the study says there's no evidence CBD is an effective treatment and the Food and Drug Administration only approved it for children with epilepsy.