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Can eating a CBD gummy really help knock you out at night? Can sucking on CBD mints really help relieve nagging knee pain and encourage faster recovery? These are all questions we need answers to, and not just what is touted on social media.

While the hype surrounding CBD is real, the research is much less so. When it comes to CBD, it’s a matter of the anecdotal evidence greatly outpacing the science, which is murky at best.

To date, there is a dearth of peer-reviewed clinical studies conducted on humans which validate a role for CBD in improving athletic performance or health measures. The infancy of science is largely owing to the fact that hemp had, until very recently,…

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We Asked Experts if CBD-Spiked Foods Do Anything at All

First things first: It may be uber-trendy in wellness circles, but CBD “is not a panacea,” says James Giordano, a professor of neurology and biochemistry at Georgetown University Medical Center. Jeff Chen, director of the University of California Los Angeles Cannabis Research Initiative, agrees.

Adding CBD to Food, Drink Was a Hot Trend, Until FDA Chimed In

Big food-and-drink companies are slowing work on products containing cannabidiol after regulators sounded a note of caution, making space for smaller players to capture more of the budding market.

CBD edibles are everywhere now. They also might be illegal.

There are at least two places within a five-minute walk of my Brooklyn apartment where I can get a CBD latte. In the same area, there are probably at least half a dozen bodegas where I can get CBD gummies, CBD chocolate, or expensive CBD-infused juice. New York City is in the midst of a CBD boom

CBD-infused products for Cannabidiol newbies

Cannabidiol isn’t a panacea, but it may be worth testing.

FDA Considers Safety of Food Infused With Cannabis Extract

Cannabis plants include the variety called marijuana—which gets people high—and hemp, which generally doesn’t and contains CBD. Hemp is no longer considered a controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement Administration. But because CBD previously was on the controlled-substance list, comparatively little research has been done on it.

Here's everything that you need to know about CBD edibles

Here's the thing: Orally administered CBD has so far been clinically proven to be effective at very high dosages. A 2015 study by New York University concluded that CBD could be used to treat patients with anxiety disorders, but the dosages ranged from 300 to 600 mg. In another study performed by the University of São Paulo in 2017, subjects were less anxious with public speaking after a 300 mg dose of orally administered CBD, but not after a dose of 100 mg. Consumer products, on the other hand, typically range from 5 mg to 25 mg.

The Sad News About CBD Cupcakes

Cannabidiol-infused foods won’t get you high, probably won’t cure your anxiety, and are very likely illegal. On the plus side, they still taste good.

When Do CBD Gummies Kick In and How Long Do They Last?

Different CBD products, from topical CBD to CBD edibles and CBD gummies, can be used in different ways and therefore, work differently.

Do CBD Edibles Actually Work?

Should you buy into the buzz and stock up on CBD gummies? Here’s what the research says.

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Best CBD Gummies Of 2022

To choose the best CBD gummies of 2022, the Forbes Health editorial team analyzed data on more than 40 CBD gummy products made from plants grown in the U.S. All have a certificate of analysis (COA), are third-party tested by ISO 17025-compliant laboratories and contain no more than 0.3% THC.