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The World’s Top 5 Hemp-Producing Countries
Global trends in hemp production Hemp production is now a global venture. In 2019, the global hemp market was valued at $4.71 billion, but the…
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Research & Science
A Conversation with Dr. Samoon Ahmad, Co-Author of “Medical Marijuana: A Clinical Handbook”
The book’s authors, Samoon Ahmad, MD, of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Kevin Hill,MD, of Harvard Medical School, have written Medical Marijuana: A Clinical…
Research & Science
The Role of CBD in Weight Control, Weight Loss, and Weight Training
In 2017, the global weight management and diet market was valued at $214.7 billion (USD), and it shows no signs of slowing, thanks to a…
Industry News
5 Sports Stars Who Endorse CBD
Sports stars and cannabidiol Cannabinoid advocacy in sports has been led by the stars who participate in it. This pressure from some of the world’s…
International
International Shipping Rules on CBD
Cannabidiol as an international commodity Regulations establishing the guidelines on the cultivation, processing, use, and commercialization of cannabis has changed significantly in the last few…
Research & Science
How CBD Interacts with Medications
Cannabidiol and drug-drug interactions The accumulating body of evidence explaining cannabis-drug interaction indicates that CBD’s inhibitory or enhancing effect is dose-dependent and is not necessarily…
Research & Science
The Role of Cytochrome P450 in CBD Pharmacology
Cytochrome P450 enzymes in drug metabolism Drug metabolism is a complex biological process involving an extensive network of enzymes, conjugates, and elaborate biochemical pathways. Cytochrome…
Regulation & Policy
The World Anti-Doping Agency and CBD
Trend of cannabis use in sports Generally, drugs are strictly regulated in professional sports. Over the years, the talking points on drug use in sports…
Research & Science
CBD and Dravet Syndrome
Pathophysiology of Dravet syndrome Cannabis sativa is considered a valuable product in the world of traditional medicine. With the advent of cannabis legalization around the…
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CBD as a Non-Addictive Compound
In all users, crude cannabis extracts produce a characteristic high and a tendency for addiction. Raphael Mechoulam, now popularly considered the “Father of Cannabis Science,”…
Industry News
The NFL and CBD: The Regulations, Uses, and Benefits
Physical challenges and drug use in the major leagues Playing in the NFL is the pinnacle for all football players; however, the physical demands and…
Regulation & Policy
Does Medicare Cover Cannabidiol Products?
Medicare drug coverage Judging from current indicators in the healthcare industry, the demand for medical cannabis in the management of chronic diseases is increasing steadily.…