You've probably heard about Cannabidiol (aka CBD) and CBD-related products. And, if you have, you probably know it has something to do with marijuana.
But what exactly is it?
Well, for starters, it’s not THC, which is the compound that causes the psychoactive effects — or the high — of marijuana.
But CBD is another compound found in cannabis plants that has been used in some medications, along with commodities for public consumption such as oils, topical creams, foods, and other products that are promoted for supposed health benefits.
But what are some of those purported benefits — and are they true? And what do we know about how CBD affects our bodies?
In the audio above, Dr. Thomas Northrup from the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth demystifies CBD for us.
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