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The choice between taking 11 pills daily or a few drops of a hemp oil tincture and a CBD gummy was a no-brainer for Lowcountry resident Libiss Skinner.

Nobody wants to talk about their digestive issues, but after a doctor put me on all kinds of medications to control unbearable pain, I had to find out if an alternative existed and I found it in tinctures and gummies containing cannabinoids, she said.

These natural products have changed my life. In the past year, I had one flare-up and it was controlled by my CBD tincture and my Delta-8 gummy. I havent needed any medications or steroids since starting this CBD regimen.

Skinner and her husband Matt admit that everyones body is different, but they became such big fans of legal products made from Carolina-grown hemp that they opened Charleston Hemp Collective in Charleston in 2019. The company now also has locations in Columbia, Savannah and Boone, N.C. Its recently also added some mobile stores to be able to attend events throughout the Carolinas to spread the word about healthful outcomes from CBD products.

There are so many medicinal benefits to hemp, Matt Skinner said. The plant may look like marijuana to some people, but its not. Theyre related. Marijuana has high levels of THC, but hemp-based products have only trace amounts or the THC can be removed in the refining process. Regardless, the CBD byproducts that are left over are the kinds of things that have allowed Libiss to lead more of a normal life. And for that, we are grateful.

Not only can the tinctures, gummies, salves and other high-quality CBD products at the Collective provide people with pain relief, but they can also promote better sleep, combat infection, curb anxiety, reduce inflammation and counteract nausea.

Charleston Hemp Collective works with Carolina farms and their manufacturers at every step in the growing and manufacturing process to ensure it stocks products of the highest quality and purity. None of its products include artificial flavors or fillers. All are third-party tested for quality assurance and to meet all government guidelines.

We take enormous pride in working with local farms and business owners to create products that offer a one-of-a-kind experience, Matt Skinner said. They, like us, have a goal of growing, producing and supporting local economies while helping people manage their aches and pains responsibly using CBD.

Among the products offered by Charleston Hemp Collective:

The Skinners encourage Lowcountry residents to use their store as an educational resource center to learn more about the healthful benefits offered by legal hemp-based products.

Our staff has extensive training about the benefits and options available with our CBD products, Libiss Skinner said. Were available for anyone who wants to learn more. Its important to us to share what weve learned in a transparent, open process so that others can see why were so passionate about what we do.

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Over the last 13 years, Brand Relations has been behind the launch and development of over 100 brands in the UK. Horwell has also built up and sold companies of his own in the food and beverage sector. He has over 30 years experience in marketing FMCG brands around the world, having lived and worked in the UK, USA, Australia and the Middle East. In the UKs food and drink industry, he laments, any form of progress or innovation in the is being crushed to a pulp' thanks to a bureaucratic organisation that is no longer fit for purpose.

While British entrepreneurs are, in my opinion, being ripped off to the tune of hundreds of thousands of pounds to get their products approved, other countries have quickly moved into pole position, he said.

Listing the likes of CBD oil, hemp, monk fruit and lions mane and turkey tails mushrooms, he complained the US and Canada are finding themselves at the vanguard of a revolution which has resulted in a booming appetite for food products containing novel foods with health benefits.

In the UK in March 2021, however, only 210 applications from several thousand products were considered viable for further consideration, claimed Horwell. Since COVID 19 there has been a surge in the demand for healthy food and plant-based products, he said. So many people are coming through my door wanting to use natural health foods in their products, but I have to tell them it cant be done. Its not allowed until they have gathered and submitted extensive evidence to the FSA.

Not only that, the process is expensive and lengthy. The cost of launching a novel food is astronomical and out of the reach of most small businesses, protested Horwell. Think at least five or six figures for testing and research. If you are lucky, you will only have certain limitations about how much of your chosen ingredient you can use. But you will still probably have to wait years to be able to sell your product.

Takethe meandering CBD Novel Foods approvals saga in the UK by way of an example. After Brexit, the industry was given a deadline of 31 March 2021 to submit Novel Food applications for CBD products on the market, after which apublic list of CBD products permitted for sale to consumers would be released.

That list has not been updated since April last year. The CBD sector had hoped that the public list of CBD products would be released early in 2022. This timescale now looks unlikely. The FSA says it is still working through the applications and can't say when its list of validated products might be published.

The UKs CBD industry had hoped Brexit would be an opportunity to make the UK leaderin the field, where a safe, legal and regulated industry would be pioneered. The mood now is frustration, however. It fears a loss of confidence in the Novel Foods process. Many CBD brands are complaining that after spending up to a quarter of a million pounds to submit dossiers and toxicological data and play by the rules, retailers won't do anything to promote their products until the FSA list has been updated.

But the appetite for CBD in food and drink is currently booming, claimed Horwell. Major retailers Boots and Holland & Barrett reported an increase of 65% in revenue in November 2021 from CBD products and they are set to pull in 690 million in 2021 an increase of 314 million since 2019.Consumers therefore might be surprised to learn that the FSA is still reviewing applications.

Of course we should be cautious about what goes into our food, stressed Horwell. But in most cases these health products have already been tested, he claimed. Canada has approved more than 90 Novel Foods including canola, corn, cotton seed and flax. Many products are already on sale in the USA. If were going to be trading with America why isnt this good enough for us? Our laws say everything new has to be tested but if it is already tested (elsewhere or in different products, say supplements) and its not making anyone sick, whats the problem? We need to free ourselves from the bureaucrats.

A host of other ingredients are bottlenecked in bureaucratic quagmire, believes Horwell. Recent trends for Krill oil, chia seeds, noni-fruit juice and baobab have resulted in an 'insatiable demand' for these perceived healthy plant-based foods,he said. But they are all currently lounging in a very deep novel foods pit, awaiting the green light from the FSA which says these all have to be tested as safe and properly labelled and cannot be legally sold until authorised.

This might make sense if millions of people in the UK werent already consuming these products freely in the form of supplements, he added. There are no restrictions regarding vitamins for personal use. That leaves the consumer in the ludicrous position of being able to take whatever they like freely alongside their food they just cant have the same supplement in their food. It makes no sense at all.

While too many rules can stifle creativity, too few can lead to food safety scandals. Innovations require more risks, meanwhile, which means more controls and regulation. But while Horwell believes the pendulum has swung far too in favour of the latter he called the FSA an outmoded, dinosaur of an organisation others defend the organisation.

"The FSA aren't the bad guys... they're on our side and doing the best for the sector, said Nick Rousseau from the Woven Network, the representative of the UKs up-and-coming and innovative edible insect sector which in December submitted a Novel Foods dossier to the FSA for Acheta Domesticus, or house crickets. He expects the process to take around 18 months after which consumers will be able to enjoy a delicious, nutritious, highly versatile and sustainable alternative source of protein.

Tellingly, the FSA has issued a call for consultants (based on a report on food innovation carried out for the FSA by Cambridge University)to help it understand different regulation food environment models around the world, suggesting the Novel Foods process which after was directly duplicated from Brussels to the UK after Brexit needs improvement, and that it wants ideas.We must also consider the pandemic, which has left many in the sector under resourced.

They've been lumbered with Novel Foods from Brussels and are trying to make the best fist of it," Rousseau believes.

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New regulations will be imposed on the CBD market to stop controlled substances from making their way to shelves, the government announced as part of a post-Brexit departure from EU rules.

Drug advisers have warned that many CBD products currently on sale contain trace levels of THC, the outlawed psychoactive agent in cannabis which gets users high.

The government said it change the law to require monitoring of THC levels in CBD products in order to stop high levels of the substance reaching consumers. It also said it would act on recommendations to introduce a maximum acceptable level of 50 micrograms of THC in any product.

Industry representatives said the limit was too low and would harm the competitiveness of the UK market.

The CBD industry took off in the UK in the latter half of the 2010s and various oils, ointments and edible products can now be bought in chemists around the country, along with health shops such as Boots and Holland & Barrett.

Despite estimates that it will be worth 1bn to the UK economy by 2025, the industry has so far avoided proper regulation.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said in December that not one of the edible CBD products on the market had been authorised for sale. This included gummies, chocolates and other sweets.

Emily Miles, Chief Executive of the FSA, said: We welcome the plans outlined in the paper to clarify the law on trace-controlled drug content in consumer CBD products.

CBD cuts across various regulatory regimes for drugs, medicines and food. It will take a combined effort from multiple government departments to effectively regulate this growing industry.

The government last year asked the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to recommend legal measures to regulate CBD products.

The ACMD said a limit should be set on the concentration of THC in any given CBD product. It recommended allowing no more than 50 micrograms in a single serving.

It also said the government should mandate a specific process for isolating CBD from other parts of the cannabis plant during production.

The government said it was aware it can be very difficult to extract CBD alone without THC but said it would respond to the ACMD recommendation.

The Cannabis Industry Council, an industry body, said it had serious concerns about the proposed regulations.

It said the limit of 50 micrograms would harm the ability for UK farmers and producers to compete with imported Chinese isolated CBD, further reducing the growth potential of UK businesses.

The council said market research found that 97 per cent of consumers had never experienced a negative side effect from CBD products without a THC limit.

A spokesperson for the CIC said: Consumers prefer full spectrum products, with their natural ratios of cannabinoids being present.

Plans to change the law have been packaged along with the removal of inherited EU regulations in The Benefits Of Brexit, a policy paper published by Downing Street on Monday.

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Hemp seeds are a plant-based source of complete protein that provides a range of nutrients. It is an excellent option for individuals who want to add more protein to their diet while avoiding animal products.

Hemp protein comes from the hemp plant, which is the same species as the cannabis plant. However, unlike cannabis, hemp contains only traces of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the intoxicating compound that creates a high.

Hemp is the source of cannabidiol or CBD oil, but its seeds are also a rich source of plant-based protein. Manufacturers make hemp powder by grinding hemp seeds into a fine, earthy tasting powder.

This article looks at hemp protein, its nutrition, and its health benefits. It also compares hemp protein to other protein powders and looks at alternative plant protein sources.

Learn all about the hemp plant here.

Hemp protein is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids that the human body needs but cannot produce. Therefore, an individual must include these amino acids in their diet.

Some experts claim that hemp seed is one of the most nutritionally complete food sources. People can consume hemp seeds either whole or without the hull or in various hempseed products, such as oil, flour, and protein powder.

Studies have found that the nutritional value of hemp seed varies considerably according to the environment it grew in and what specific plant type it is. However, typically, its nutritional profile contains:

The most abundant protein in hemp seed is edestin, making up around 82% of total hemp protein content. Albumin makes up around 13% of the total protein, while -conglycinin constitutes up to 5% of the total.

Together, these proteins contain the nine essential amino acids. The most abundant is glutamic acid, followed by arginine. Hemp protein has more sulfur-containing amino acids, such as methionine, cysteine, and homocysteine, than soy protein and milk protein casein.

Hemp protein also contains higher levels of amino acids than soy protein, except for aspartic acid, glutamic acid, and lysine. Lysine is the primary shortfall in hemp proteins.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Database, a 31 gram (g) serving of hemp protein powder contains 12 g of protein and 120 calories.

Learn more about essential amino acids here.

Hemp protein has various health benefits, including:

Although humans typically digest animal protein more easily than plant protein, research indicates that individuals can readily digest hemp protein.

This may be because hemp protein is high in edistin and albumin, which the body can digest easily. The body breaks down these foods and uses a large proportion of the amino acids in various processes, such as tissue repair and cell maintenance.

When hemp protein undergoes heat treatment, it becomes even more digestible.

Learn about the differences between plant and animal protein here.

Eating enough dietary fiber supports digestive health and reduces the risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.

Consumption recommendations range from 1938g a day, depending on someones gender and age. However, around 95% of people in the United States do not consume anywhere near this amount of fiber.

Individuals might consider adding hemp protein to their diets to improve their fiber intake, as a 31 g serving contains around 11 g of fiber.

Learn more about the importance of dietary fiber in the diet here.

Hemp protein contains unsaturated fats. A 31g serving contains around 2g of fat, most of which is healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).

The polyunsaturated fatty acids in hemp protein include linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3). The body cannot synthesize these fatty acids, so they must come from a diet resource.

Omega fatty acids are essential for health as they help maintain cell membranes, contribute to heart health, and regulate inflammation and metabolic processes.

Learn about dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids here.

Protein powders are either plant-based or animal-based. Besides hemp protein, other popular choices include whey protein and soy protein.

The protein and calorie content in 100 g of these proteins are:

Although whey protein is high in protein, it is also an allergen. Therefore, people who are sensitive or allergic to dairy products may need to avoid this source of protein. Likewise, soy allergies are relatively common. However, typically, experts do not consider hemp an allergen, and some suggest it is suitable as an ingredient for hypoallergenic food.

Additionally, whey protein is not vegan and cannot supplement vegan diets. However, hemp and soy products are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Hemp and soy proteins derive from plants and are complete protein sources. However, people may prefer to opt for hemp as it is less processed, unlikely to trigger allergies, and is easily digested.

Learn more about suitable proteins for vegans here.

If individuals do not enjoy the taste of hemp protein, there are other ways to consume hemp seeds and benefit from its health-supporting properties, including:

Learn about some of the best plant-based protein sources.

If a person wants to increase their protein intake while reducing their use of animal products, they can find a range of alternative plant protein sources. Options include:

Although an individual can add protein powders to their daily routine to boost their intake, they should not use them in place of a nutritionally balanced diet.

People should also consider that over-consuming dietary protein can have adversely affect metabolism and gut health.

It is also worth noting that protein powders may contain various added ingredients, such as sugar or sodium, to improve their taste. People should carefully read nutritional labels if they want to avoid these additives.

Learn about the dangers of consuming too much sugar here.

Hemp protein comes from the seeds of the hemp plant. It is a rich source of fiber and polyunsaturated fatty acids that the human body finds easy to digest.

A 31 g serving of hemp protein contains around 12 g of protein and 11 g of fat, depending on the source of the hemp plant and the environmental conditions it grew in.

If people prefer not to consume hemp protein, they can add hemp seeds to baked goods, soups, salads, or make hemp milk and add to drinks.

Hemp protein contains less protein than whey and soy protein. However, it is suitable for vegans, people with soy or milk allergies, and those who prefer to avoid highly processed foods.

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Although CBD cant cure anything, it can treat medical conditions.

That unbearable pain that makes you feel like you're going into labour every month?

That's dysmenorrhoea (also known as cramps or period pains). It's something many women experience from the moment they start their periods well into adulthood. Taking painkillers does the job but some people prefer a more naturally derived approach, and thats where CBD oil comes in.

CBD (cannabidiol) is derived from cannabis but wont make you high because it doesnt enough THC, which is what gives marijuana its "high" effect.

In South Africa, only CBD products containing less than 0,001% THC concentration are legally allowed to be sold, Dr Alison Richardson, neurologist and spokesperson for Oil Science, a company that specialises in the supply of premium CBD products, told The Mercury.

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CBD has anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties, which is why it may help with period pain.

There are no published research studies on using CBD for period pain relief, however, it does have well established, well studied anti inflammatory and pain relieving effect across a wide range of chronic pain conditions, according toDr Dani Gordon, who recommends CBD oil to patients in her private practice.

CBD comes in many forms, including tablets, capsules and oil. The best way to take it is in oil form because its extracted as an oil, according to Professor Norman Nyazema, a pharmacology lecturer at the University of Limpopo who also works in the medicines regulatory area with South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra).

The best way to administer it is to put it under your tongue and keep it there for 60 seconds to improve the absorption, he told YOU. But it all depends on what youre trying to treat and manage.

CBD isnt a medicine though its seen as a supplement and doesnt cure any illnesses or diseases.

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Sahpra is pretty strict about the claims CBD products can and cant make. Under the guidelines, CBD products may advertise broadly about general health enhancement or promise to relieve minor symptoms such as pain and inflammation, restlessness, sleeplessness and anxiousness that arent related to a disease or disorder.

If any CBD product claims to cure any ailments, its not a legitimate product and you can report the manufacturer to Sahpra.

Although CBD cant cure anything, it can treat medical conditions, Nyazema said. Its a painkiller and an anti-inflammatory and contains some vitamins. It can treat things such as nausea and anxiety.

Dr Gordon recommends full spectrum CBD for inflammatory conditions such as period pain, saying full spectrum cannabinoids, terpenes and essential oils extracted from the plant work together to amplify the healing effects of each individual ingredient. "This is also known as the entourage effect."

For more info on the benefits of CBD, get a copy of The ABC of CBD in stores now. The magazine is also available online at youstore.co.za. Or contact Johan Terblanche at 021-406-4962 or email johan.terblanche@media24.com to order your copy.

Additional reporting by Nasifa Sulaiman / Sources: refinery29.com; iol.co.za; you.co.za

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Ever since the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, the popularity of CBD products has grown by leaps and bounds. Sadly, a lot of people who are new to CBD dont take the time to do the necessary research before going out to buy CBD oil. What results is a lot of confusion over hemp oil vs CBD oil. In order to dispel some of the ensuing confusion, were giving our readers a brief and informal primer on the main differences between the two.

Hemp oil is also known as hemp seed oil. This type of hemp extract has been made from industrial hemp seeds that came from the cannabis Sativa plant. When hemp oil is extracted, the hemp seeds are pressed and either bottled or further processed and refined before they are bottled. Hemp oil is a wonderful healthcare product because it is high in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamin E.

CBD is also known as cannabidiol. It is extracted from the hemp plant and then a carrier oil like MCT oil is added so that our bodies can better absorb the CBD. CBD comes directly from the cannabis Sativa, or hemp, plant. However, instead of using hemp seeds, CBD is extracted from the stalks, stems, leaves, and flowers of the plant. There are many ways to extract CBD including CO2, ethanol, and olive oil. However, the CO2 extraction method produces the cleanest end product, which explains why this method is industry preferred over others. The extraction method used plays a large role in the overall quality of CBD oil.

There are a few ways that these two oils are alike. Some of the main similarities are:

The many differences between these two oils are both vast and striking. Some of the ways that hemp oil is different from CBD oil are:

Even though hemp seed oil has many excellent benefits associated with it, it does not produce an entourage effect like CBD oil. During the entourage effect, all of the beneficial cannabinoids in CBD oil work synergistically within the bodys cannabinoid receptors to boost up each others positive properties while lowering one anothers negative ones. Since the hemp plant is created from hemp seeds, it doesnt contain any cannabinoids or terpenes. Moreover, full-spectrum hemp oils are created through the use of the entire hemp plant (flowers, leaves, stems, and stalks).

When CBD oil is extracted from the entire hemp plant, every compound that the hemp plant has to offer is captured. Therefore, both full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD oils contain cannabinoids, terpenes, and phytonutrients that have many health-boosting benefits. On the opposite end of that, you have hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil does not contain any cannabinoids, terpenes, or phytonutrients. In fact, youll only be getting a sliver of the benefits that youd be getting if you were taking CBD oil because if youre only taking hemp oil, youre missing out on the entourage effect.

CBD oil and hemp oil can both boost overall health and wellness, though in different ways. Hemp oil is packed with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Because of this, it has strong nutritional power attached to it. In fact, a study conducted in 2010 found that hemp oil has the potential to positively influence heart disease. Scientists have also conducted further studies on hemp oils benefits to learn more about how it may also work to improve other health issues related to the skin, immune system, and nervous system.

There are no known side effects of hemp seed oil on its own, however as every persons physical makeup is unique, it is possible to have an allergy or sensitivity to just about anything. For this reason, its always a good idea to take your first dose of hemp seed oil with care. If youre using a lotion or cream, just try a little bit in one small area and pay attention to how it feels over the next few hours. Similarly, if youre adding hemp seed oil to a salad dressing or into your baking, try adding it to a small portion of your food first, so that you know if you like the taste and if your body tolerates it well.

There are many scientifically documented benefits tied to CBD oil. In fact, studies prove that CBD oil can help with many issues including:

Although many people tolerate CBD well and enjoy its anti-inflammatory and calming effects, some may experience relatively mild side effects. These may include:

CBD can also interact with some medications, so its a good idea to check with your doctor before starting a new regimen that includes CBD.

Since CBD oil has yet to be regulated through federal law, many subpar brands and manufacturers could use misleading labels or claims on their product packaging. If you want to avoid purchasing cheaply made hemp or CBD oil, then you should carefully and thoroughly read product labels. For example, hemp oils number one ingredient should always be hemp oil, while CBD oil bottles and boxes should always list cannabidiol, full-spectrum CBD, broad-spectrum CBD, hemp (not hemp seed), or phytocannabinoid-rich CBD as their top ingredient. Reputable brands care about being transparent with their customers. Therefore, based on brand reputation, verified customer reviews, third-party lab reports, and other factors, you can easily confirm that youre getting a top-notch, high-quality, clean and effective product.

Whether youre trying to boost or maintain your general health and wellness or attempting to get a handle on a tough health condition like depression, anxiety, or insomnia, you can find help through either hemp seed oil or CBD oil tinctures. If youre having a hard time deciding between hemp oil vs CBD oil, you should always take your wellness goals into consideration. Never hesitate to reach out to our primary care doctor or medical specialist if you need some extra help making that decision. Regardless of whether youve decided on hemp oil or CBD oil, always take the time to carefully read the product label and research the brand you want to go with.

Remember, because hemp oil is extracted only from the seeds of the hemp plant, it will not have any cannabinoids, terpenes, or other phytonutrients in it as CBD oil will. If youre looking to alleviate a specific health issue, then CBD oil is a great option because it works with your endocannabinoid system to help bring the body back into a state of balance. Moreover, full-spectrum and broad-spectrum CBD oils create an entourage effect through the synergistic relationship of the cannabinoids in them.

Lastly, hemp oil and CBD oil can be used topically or ingested, and each will work in different ways with your unique body. Even though the spotlight has been mainly on CBD oil over recent years, the nutritional and health benefits of hemp seed oil should not be discounted. After all, hemp oil is an amazing nutritional supplement as well as a fantastic skin-smoothing topical treatment. The product you choose hemp oil or CBD oil will be based on your individual needs and intentions.

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A wrongful death lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Oregon on Jan. 1 against Curaleaf, the Massachusetts-based cannabis company started in Portland, says its CBD oil contained THC that killed a 78-year-old man in Eastern Oregon.

The lawsuit alleges that Curaleaf sold droppers of CBD oil to customers that contained undisclosed amounts of THC and alleges that the plaintiff, Earl Jacobe, ultimately died from complications after he ingested the Select CBD Drops.

The lawsuit says that Jacobe took the drops in late August 2021. Shortly after, the lawsuit alleges, 78-year-old Jacobe fell ill.

[He] believed he was going to die, and experienced strokelike symptoms, and experienced sudden numbness and weakness in the face, arm, and leg, sudden confusion, trouble speaking, and difficulty understanding speech, trouble seeing straight, trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, and lack of coordination, the lawsuit says. Mr. Jacobe turned pale, began sweating profusely, and had to be life flighted to the emergency room on two separate occasions. Due to defendants negligence, Mr. Jacobe experienced ongoing psychosis, discomfort, and distress, and interference with life activities.

Jacobe, who lived in the Lake County town of Christmas Valley, died just shy of two months later. The lawsuit claims the mislabeled drops were a substantial factor in his death. His family seeks a trial by jury.

Defendant labeled, marketed, advertised and sold the Select CBD Drops consumed by Mr. Jacobe as containing cannabidiol (CBD), which does not produce intoxicating effects, the lawsuit reads. In reality, the Select CBD Drops consumed by Mr. Jacobe contained tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces intoxicating effects.

Curaleaf did not respond to WWs request for comment.

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission initially recalled hundreds of the CBD drops made by Cura Cannabis (acquired by Curaleaf in 2020) in September. Shortly after, the company recalled bottles of the same brand of drops, but which were supposed to contain THC. The OLCC found that the THC drops did not, in fact, contain THC, as claimed.

Defendant was negligent by failing to exercise quality control standards of its products which would have detected THC inside its Select CBD Drops, the lawsuit says. Defendant was negligent by offering a tainted product which contained a dangerous foreign object which was likely to cause harm and unwanted health consequences when unintentionally consumed.

Michael Fuller, the lawyer who filed the lawsuit, has represented over 10 plaintiffs who have accused Cura of selling the CBD drops without properly labeling them, leading to health issues. The company has claimed that the mislabeling was an unintentional mistake by a junior employee.

Fuller tells WW that nine of the 13 claims against Cura for the CBD drops were confidentially settled.

Curaleaf is no stranger to legal fights.

A class action lawsuit was filed against Cura in 2020 after it failed to disclose additives in thousands of its Select brand vape products. That class action was also brought by Fuller. That resulted in a $500,000 settlement.

The lawsuit came just two days after Cura paid the maximum fine to the OLCC for not disclosing the addition of botanical terpenes in the vape oils, and at a time when non-marijuana-derived terpenes werent allowed in products due to the vape-related respiratory illness outbreak in 2019. The OLCC also tacked on a $10,000 charge to the fine for dishonest conduct.

The company was founded in Portland in 2016, then called Cura Cannabis. In 2020, the day after the company paid its fine to the OLCC for mislabeling its vapes, it was acquired by Massachusetts-based Curaleaf. It was the highest-valued cannabis company in the state at the time, and it sold to Curaleaf for under $400 million (when the acquisition was first announced, it was valued at over a billion dollars).

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TEL AVIV, Israel Medical cannabis oil could become a new treatment for patients with autism, according to a new study. Researchers at Tel Aviv University say it successfully improved behavioral and biochemical symptoms among animals with the condition.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disease which generally leads to social deficiencies and compulsive behavior. Estimates show that one in 44 children in the United States have the condition and previous studies point to that number skyrocketing over the last two decades. These cases can range from mild to severe, with the cause of autism being either genetic or environmental.

Study authors say about one percent of all autism cases are due to a mutation in the Shank3 gene. Instead of examining humans, the team decided to first study animals with this mutation seeing how they react to receiving medicinal cannabis oil.

We saw that cannabis oil has a favorable effect on compulsive and anxious behaviors in model animals, says study author Shani Poleg in a university release. According to the prevailing theory, autism involves over arousal of the brain which causes compulsive behavior. In the lab, in addition to the behavioral results, we saw a significant decrease in the concentration of the arousing neurotransmitter glutamate in the spinal fluid which can explain the reduction in behavioral symptoms.

Researchers add that what makes cannabis oil so effective at easing the symptoms of autism is THC the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. THC (or Tetrahydrocannabinol) is what gives recreational users the well-known high feeling.

Clinical trials testing cannabis treatments for autism usually involve strains containing very large amounts of CBD due to this substances anti-inflammatory properties, and because it does not produce a sense of euphoria, Poleg explains. Moreover, the strains used for treating autism usually contain very little THC, due to apprehension regarding both the euphoria and possible long-term effects.

In the second stage of our study we inquired which active substance in cannabis causes the behavioral improvement, and were surprised to discover that treatment with cannabis oil that contains THC but does not contain CBD produces equal or even better effects both behavioral and biochemical. Moreover, our results suggest that CBD alone has no impact on the behavior of model animals, the study author continues.

CBD, the non-psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, is an increasingly popular product due to its reported health benefits. Previous studies point to it being an effective pain reliever and even a cancer-fighter.

Since cannabis is not defined as a medication, trials have already been conducted in children and adolescents with autism without any preliminary studies addressing issues like the effect of cannabis on biochemical processes in the brain, spinal fluid or blood, and who can benefit from which type of cannabis oil. There is a great deal of misinformation on the subject of medicinal cannabis and autism, and Shani Pelegs doctoral project represents pioneering basic research with regard to treating autism with cannabis oil, adds Prof. Daniel Offen.

This is an initial study, concludes Poleg. But we hope that through our basic research we will be able to improve clinical treatments. Our study shows that when treating autism with medicinal cannabis oil there is no need for high contents of either CBD or THC. We observed significant improvement in behavioral tests following treatments with cannabis oil containing small amounts of THC and observed no long-term effects in cognitive or emotional tests conducted a month and a half after the treatment began.

The study is published in the journal Translational Psychology.

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Could CBD oil ease your heart failure symptoms or help you manage your condition? This herbal supplement is sold over the counter and may be marketed with various health claims, but heart experts arent so sure its worthwhile or even safe if you have heart failure.

Heart failure patients should know that while CBD has been touted as a wonder compound and seems to be in almost everything these days, it has never been shown to have any significant cardiovascular benefits in human studies, says Scott Lundgren, DO, a transplant cardiologist at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha.

CBD oil contains cannabidiol, an herbal liquid supplement made from the cannabis plant. It doesnt have the same effect on the brain as THC, another compound found in cannabis that gives you a high when smoked or eaten, says Larry Allen, MD, associate division head for clinical affairs in cardiology at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

There are no known cardiovascular benefits for cannabis or cannabidiol, and there may even be some adverse effects, so people should not take these products and think that it will have positive effects on their cardiovascular health, says Allen, whos also co-author of the American Heart Associations statement on all cannabis products.

In 2018, the FDA approved the first oral, purified CBD drug, Epidiolex, to treat seizures in two rare forms of epilepsy. Two synthetic versions of cannabiinds are also approved: dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) for treatment of nausea during cancer chemotherapy and nabilone (Cesamet) to treat weight loss associated with AIDS.Marinol is synthetic THC

Some of CBDs proven benefits in other health conditions may be intriguing to people living with heart failure, Allen says.

Does it stimulate your appetite? Yes. Do people gain weight if they take it? Possibly true. Patients with severe heart failure do have cachexia, or severe weight loss and muscle wasting, he says. One could argue that people with nausea, lack of appetite, or who are losing weight could think CBD would help them. People with heart failure have a fair amount of discomfort, including edema [swelling] and somatic or pain-related issues, so you could think CBD has a role.

But there isnt really any evidence to prove that it will relieve heart failure symptoms or be safe to use if you have heart failure, he adds.

Some research suggests that CBD oil may improve some heart-related symptoms:

Its illegal in the U.S. to market CBD by adding it to any food or calling it a dietary supplement. Also, although the FDA has approved a few CBD drugs to treat certain diseases, dont expect CBD sold over the counter to be safe or beneficial for heart failure, Lundgren says.

CBD oil may not have the same properties, and it can actually cause gastrointestinal distress like diarrhea or cause decreased appetite. CBD products can include unknown ingredients and may not be accurately labeled, he says.

When you use CBD oil, your liver breaks it down. During this process, it could interfere with your medications for heart failure or other heart conditions. CBD has known interactions with warfarin, certain statins, calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, and nitrates. Just because a supplement is natural doesnt mean that it is safe, Lundgren says.

CBD oil must be studied in randomized clinical trials on people, not animals, before it can be considered safe or effective for heart failure, Lundgren says. Until that happens, he advises against buying or using CBD. There is some evidence that CBD can cause liver injury as well as lead to male infertility issues. When consumed with alcohol, individuals may experience increased drowsiness, which can lead to household injuries.

If you have heart failure, you might feel like youre taking control of your own care by trying herbal treatments that dont require a prescription. To be safe, talk to your cardiologist first: Ask questions about CBD oil and make decisions together about using this or any other supplement, Allen says.

CBD products cost money and can distract you from taking prescribed treatments for heart failure that are evidence-based. They could do indirect harm to people with heart failure. We already have a half-dozen treatments for heart failure symptoms and to help you live longer.

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