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Dr Will Lawn, researcher at Kings College University studying the health effects of CBD, discusses the evidence for the benefits of CBD and the recent decision by the UK's Food Standards Authority. Topics covered include the rise of CBD products, regulations and health claims, the value of placebo effect, and understanding the science behind CBD's potential impact on the body.
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- CBD gained popularity as a wellness product due to marketing campaigns, celebrity endorsements, and knowledge of its efficacy at high doses.
- While high-dose CBD has proven effective in treating epilepsy, psychosis, and addiction, more research is needed to support the efficacy of low-dose CBD wellness products.
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The Popularity of CBD and Factors Driving its Boom
CBD products gained popularity around 2015 due to a change in perception of cannabis as a wellness product. Marketing campaigns, celebrity endorsements, and the knowledge of CBD's efficacy at high doses also contributed to its popularity. Recent surveys estimate that about 10% of the UK population regularly use CBD, primarily through CBD oils and edibles like gummies.
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