Unlike THC, the psychoactive cannabinoid compound, which can cause several side effects, CBD is generally considered a safe cannabinoid for human use. That does not mean that CBD has no side effects. According to a report from the World Health Organization, naturally occurring CBD, which is derived from hemp plants, is safe for humans.
In this article, we will take a look at whether using CBD oil products is safe for us or not.
Are There Any Side Effects Of CBD?
The short answer is yes, CBD has side effects, but a majority of the side effects are not adverse. Many studies have directly looked into the side effects of using CBD. Most of these studies have looked into the effects of CBD in treating epilepsy and psychotic disorders and found that CBD may cause weight loss, appetite loss, drowsiness, and diarrhea. Further studies have identified nausea and vomiting as possible side effects of CBD use.
Even though most of CBD’s side effects are minor, there are a few serious ones to be aware of. The first one is that CBD has the potential to raise liver enzymes. Increased levels of liver enzymes are a sign of inflammation in the liver. The hepatotoxicity of CBD in mice was investigated in a paper published in Molecules in 2019. The researchers gave CBD to 8-week-old mice in various amounts. They were able to tolerate CBD well until the largest doses were given. The mice were showing evident evidence of liver injury at this point.
How Much CBD Can We Take?
Unfortunately, we do not know how much CBD is safe CBD. Scientists are still looking for a way to find out the maximum amount of CBD that can be tolerated by the human body. Single dosages of 1500 mg, 3000 mg, 4500 mg, and 6000 mg CBD were well tolerated by the human body, according to some recent studies. Some studies have found that people with epilepsy and tuberous sclerosis complex who took 50 mg of CBD per kilogram of body weight daily showed no side effects.
Is It Safe For Pregnant Women To Use CBD?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended women avoid the use of marijuana when they are pregnant because it can negatively affect the development of the baby. One study found that when pregnant women use CBD, it will pass through the placental barrier. It is better to avoid CBD oil products during pregnancy because most of them contain a trace amount of THC.