Tea Time: CBD Oil

• Source: Emily Kyle, MS, RDN, CLT, HCP (Certified Holistic Cannabis Practitioner), www.emilykylenutrition.com
• What is it
  • CBD stands for cannabidiol, one of over 100 cannabinoids
  • Derives from the hemp plant
  • non-psychoactive, contains < 0.3% THC
  • The Farm Bill passed in December 2018 both legalizes hemp as an agricultural commodity and removes it from the controlled substances list
• Potential benefits (emerging research)
  • Epilepsy and seizure disorders
  • Pain and inflammation
  • PTSD and anxiety
  • IBD – Crohn’s disease & Ulcerative Colitis
  • IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Opioid withdrawal
  • Preventive health
• How to use it
  • Oils, Creams, Vaping
  • Oils can be taken as a supplement (hold it under your tongue) or topically
  • Find recipes on Emily's website
• Cautions
  • Dosing is individualized
  • You can get too much, like anything else
  • The industry is not regulated, like all supplements
    • Look for a safe, reliable brand
    • Emily offers recommendations
• Side effects
  • Nausea
  • irritability
  • increased INR (if on coumadin)
  • increase other meds (like grapefruit juice)
• How to Pick a Safe CBD Product
  • Hemp Origin. Was the raw hemp used to produce the CBD produced in the United States? Ideally you want a product that was grown in the USA and organic, if possible (although nearly impossible to verify as USDA certifications are not yet available).
  • Extraction Process - Was the product solvent extracted or CO2 extracted? Supercriticial CO2 extraction is the gold standard and safest extraction method. Solvent extractions leave behind unsafe and unwanted byproducts.
  • Additional Ingredients - The only ingredients should be CBD extract and a carrier oil like MCT coconut oil or hemp seed oil. Avoid any additional artificial sweeteners, dyes, or unwanted ingredients.
  • 3rd Party Verification - All products should come with 3rd party verification from an accredited lab and provide a Certificate of Analysis to prove that what is in their product is truly in the product.