Introduction
CBD also known as cannabidiol, has become quite popular in the UK over the last couple of years. Many companies are currently producing and selling CBD Capsules with claims of medicinal benefits, and some are also claiming it as the silver bullet for any disease or ailment. While research suggests that CBD indeed has therapeutic properties, it is certainly not a cure for all health conditions. In this article, we will try to identify some benefits of CBD capsules, also known as CBD tablets, that have also been verified in scientific studies and can be backed by research.
Insomnia
There is some evidence to suggest that CBD can be used to treat Insomnia as it affects our sleep cycle. A recent study published in 2019 involving 72 adult subjects concluded that 66.7% of subjects reported better sleep after taking 25 mg of CBD in capsule form for a month. Of the 72 adult subjects participating in this study, 47 experienced anxiety and 25 experienced poor sleep. CBD capsules were able to help both groups as 79.2% of patients reported lower anxiety levels after taking the CBD capsules for a month.
Another study conducted a few years ago delivered the same result. This study investigated the effects of CBD capsules on rapid eye movement behaviour disorder in Parkinson’s disease patients. This study concluded that CBD capsules could help control rapid eye movement behaviour disorder and lead to better sleep cycles in patients who have Parkinson’s disease.
Acne
Acne affects almost every living human at some point in life. While most acne outbreaks are associated with teenage years when our hormonal system is in overdrive, acnes are also quite common later on in life as one can come across people on their 20s, 30s, or 40s who are trying to get rid of acne. Although there are several causes of acne, inflammation is often the primary cause of an acne outbreak.
The role of CBD in treating acne has been researched for some time, and several studies such as this one published in 2014, and another study published in 2016 have confirmed that CBD capsules can help you get rid of acne.
Depression
Although at present, there is no clear evidence to prove that CBD can help with depression, some studies have managed to identify some key ways in which CBD can relieve depression and its’ symptoms. A study conducted on mice concluded that CBD could act as an antidepressant and relieve depression.
Another study published in 2018 found that CBD has anxiolytic, antipsychotic and neuroprotective properties or, in other words, CBD can reduce stress. Now, stress is almost often one of the primary causes of depression, and by reducing stress level, CBD tablets can indirectly help reduce depression.
Anxiety
Anxiety is far more common than what you may believe. Almost everyone has at least once felt anxious, whether it is before delivering a presentation, speech, or upon embarking on a new business venture, maybe even before proposing something to another person. Most people are aware of the anxiety that we feel when participating in an interview or during negotiations. There is conclusive evidence to suggest that CBD capsules can help reduce anxiety. So, you can take CBD capsules to reduce anxiety if you are often feeling anxious.
Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure is associated with heart disease and several other ailments that can prove fatal if left unchecked. A study published in 2017 found that a single dose of CBD can lower blood pressure in participants. So, CBD capsules can help you lower your blood pressure and protect you from diseases that are associated with higher blood pressure.
Painkiller
Marijuana and its’ components, including CBD, have been used for relieving pain for centuries. There is a fair amount of evidence that suggests how the ancient Egyptians and the ancient Chinese were aware of the pain-relieving properties of CBD and used it for treating severe pain associated with several diseases such as gout, arthritis, etc. Many studies have tried to find the link between pain and CBD. Recent research has suggested that CBD tablets may help reduce chronic pain associated by interacting with neurotransmitters.
Drug Addiction
CBD interacts with our endocannabinoid system that is responsible for several essential functions such as carrying nerve signals to brains. Some studies have found evidence that CBD capsules may help those with drug addiction as it can change the brain circuits, thus reducing the craving for a particular drug or psychoactive substance.
Alleviate Cancer-related Symptoms
CBD tablets can also help alleviate cancer-related symptoms, including pain, or nausea associated with chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study looked into the effects of CBD and THC in 177 people with cancer-related pain. Participants who were administered both these compounds reported a significant reduction in pain as compared to those who were only given THC.
Another study concluded that CBD could reduce nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy among cancer patients. At the same time, another study showed that a concentrated dosage of CBD could cause cell death in human breast cancer cells, thus effectively preventing the growth of cancer.
Suppress Seizures
EPIDIOLEX® is a CBD derived medicine that has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of seizures associated with epilepsy. Regulators in the UK and Europe have also approved Epidyolex for treating seizures. Several studies conducted over the years have shown the effectiveness of CBD for treating and suppressing seizures that often accompany epilepsy. Epidyolex has undergone rigorous testing before approval in all major jurisdictions such as the US, UK, and the European Union.
Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is often the leading cause of a multitude of common ailments such as acne, arthritis, gout, gut disease etc. CBD has anti-inflammatory properties and can help with any condition that is caused by inflammation. If you are suffering from inflammation, then perhaps there is no better option than a CBD capsule for you.
Conclusion
CBD has several benefits, and we have tried to include some of the significant benefits in this article. The effectiveness of a CBD tablet will also depend upon the CBD content or dosage in each tablet. CBD can be taken in various forms as there are currently CBD creams, CBD patches, CBD tablets and CBD capsules available in the market. CBD capsules have obvious advantages over other products as you can swallow a pill with water in seconds and do not need to spend time applying CBD cream, or patch. CBD capsules are practically effortless, and you can take a tablet at any time you want.