What CBD does to your brain and body: effects, benefits, limitations

I knew I’d arrived in California when a friend offered me an edible — for my dog. The treat didn’t contain THC, the component of marijuana that’s responsible for getting you high. Instead, it was made with cannabidiol, or CBD, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis that is surging in popularity. These days, you’ll find everything from cupcakes to lattes made with CBD. Sellers claim CBD can do everything from relieve anxiety to help with sleep and pain. But so far, there’s little solid evidence to back up those claims. Wall Street thinks the industry could be worth $16 billion by 2025, depending on how the federal government decides to regulate the compound. What CBD does to your brain and body: effects, benefits, limitations

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