Throughout human history, the cannabis plant has been used in a myriad of ways for its medicinal benefits. Whether it’s chronic pain, cancer, or depression, cannabis plants contain the essential chemical compounds needed to fight several medical conditions. However, only in recent years has medical research revealed the truly remarkable benefits of cannabis, resulting from its main compound known as CBD or cannabidiol. As a result, countless companies have started incorporating CBD into several products to enhance benefits and reduce side effects. However, at the same time, this has resulted in fake news, myths and opinions surrounding the use of CBD.

Consequently, despite the medicinal benefits, people are hesitant to use CBD products due to many concerning misconceptions. Let’s look at the top five incorrect opinions about CBD and related products.

CBD Products are Illegal

As CBD and intoxicants such as marijuana both result from cannabis plants, it’s not surprising that people think CBD is illegal. Many people are hesitant to purchase CBD products due to the misconception that they will be breaking the law by doing so. However, it’s important to understand that CBD and marijuana have several differences. Compared to marijuana, CBD is extracted from hemp and contains significantly less THC, which is the primary psychoactive chemical compound in marijuana. As a result, it’s safe to say that CBD and marijuana don’t fall under the same category and CBD is perfectly legal to use. Unlike marijuana, CBD products will not result in intoxication and instead have light effects that reduce anxiety and depression.

However, for the average person, it’s true that it can be hard to know the effects and differences between the many different compounds of the cannabis plant. Unfortunately, hundreds of different chemical terms, such as THC and cannabidiol, are being thrown around but learning more about CBD product information for in-depth knowledge can help clear up any confusion.

CBD Products Lack Research

A few years back, there was little to no research conducted on the uses, benefits, and side effects of the many compounds of the cannabis plant. However, the scientific community has moved past that period, and it’s time we do too, leaving behind the misconception that there’s no research done on CBD. Several top institutes are studying the plant in great detail to understand both its benefits and any harmful effects.

What’s best is that the research performed on CBD is available for anyone to see and clear out their misconceptions instantly. For example, you can read the study performed by Columbia University to see the effects of CBD combined with the traditional treatment on glioblastoma cancer cells in humans. The results of the research clearly indicate that CBD can be used to kill cancer cells without harming normal cells.

CBD Doesn’t Work

Several articles, reviews, and blog posts claim that CBD products don’t work at all. However, the truth is that people making such claims either haven’t experienced the firsthand results or took CBD products without having a medical condition to treat in the first place.

The effects of any medicine will only be noticeable if you have a medical condition to be treated by it. Several studies conducted on CBD like the one mentioned above have already confirmed that CBD does, in fact, work on the human body.

Additionally, many people may also feel like CBD doesn’t work, as they expect to notice immediate effects on their health. However, it’s essential to give it time to show results. Like other medicines, the time taken for CBD’s effects to arise within our bodies depends on the individual and the method of consumption. For example, consuming CBD as a dietary supplement may have slower medicinal effects than some other methods.

CBD Becomes THC in the Body

THC is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant, known for its intoxicating and psychoactive effects on the brain. Despite containing only a minuscule quantity of THC, people are concerned that CBD will convert into THC inside their stomachs, resulting in intoxication. The roots of this misconception can be traced back a few years when it was thought that hydrochloric acid found in the stomach could change CBD into THC. However, ever since CBD research has intensified, it has been shown that there’s no evidence regarding the change of CBD to THC in the human body.

The only reason this old misconception resurfaced is due to a fraudulent scientific paper created by a company that was against the use of oral CBD. Even after significant consumption of CBD, there are no traces of THC in the body. Therefore, you can consume CBD products without worrying about THC. However, even if CBD products contain a minuscule quantity of THC, you should know that THC is not a harmful chemical. While it can be intoxicating in large quantities, small amounts of THC can alleviate cancer symptoms and several other medical conditions.

CBD Products are Addictive

Due to the association of CBD with the cannabis plant, many people think that CBD products are addictive and are hesitant to use them. After all, no one wants to end up becoming an addict and ruin their life. However, you should understand that CBD is not addictive at all, unlike marijuana or other intoxicating products made from the cannabis plant.

CBD products contain little to no THC and, as a result, are unable to produce psychoactive effects in the mind that may be addictive. More importantly, a study has found that CBD may be used to overcome nicotine and cannabis addiction.

Conclusion

The cannabis plant is one of the countless beneficial plants that nature has provided us. The remarkable compound in these plants can help improve the lives of many, by boosting the treatment of cancer and reducing depression, among several other ways. However, you may encounter some misconceptions and myths surrounding the use of CBD, leaving you hesitant to try out CBD products. So, make sure to read the misconceptions mentioned above and deepen your understanding of CBD products.

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