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(Image: [[https://plus.unsplash.com/premium_photo-1671551979606-0a3010e2ae40?ixlib=rb-4.1.0|https://plus.unsplash.com/premium_photo-1671551979606-0a3010e2ae40?ixlib=rb-4.1.0]])Wendy Rose Gould is a lifestyle reporter with over a decade of experience covering health and wellness topics. Steven Gans, MD is board-certified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at Massachusetts General Hospital. Karen Cilli is a fact-checker for Verywell Mind. She has an extensive background in research, with 33 years of experience as a reference librarian and educator. Generally speaking, cannabidiol (CBD) is considered a safe substance when applied topically or taken orally. There are, however, some potential side effects to keep in mind when using this substance, the majority of which are mild. This article discusses the most common CBD side effects and other factors you should consider before taking CBD products. It also covers some of the potential benefits CBD may offer. According to federal law, all hemp-derived CBD products must contain less than 0.3% THC. You should always check your state's laws before purchasing CBD or CBD-derived products.



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(Image: [[https://yewtu.be/vi/D0LBRUaC-u0/maxres.jpg|https://yewtu.be/vi/D0LBRUaC-u0/maxres.jpg]])This, combined with each person, will ultimately affect which (if any) CBD side effects you might experience. What Is Cannabidiol (CBD)? CBD-the abbreviation for cannabidiol, a substance that's generally derived from the hemp plant-has skyrocketed in popularity over the last five years. CBD is one of the many chemical compounds that is found in the cannabis plant-referred to as cannabis sativa. There are two primary parts of the plant that humans use. One is THC, or Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, and the other is CBD. Though they're from the same plant, THC and CBD are quite different from each other. CBD is not an intoxicating substance, whereas THC is a psychoactive that can get you high. CBD is derived from hemp and has been classified as a legal substance. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. What you need to know (and what we're working to find out) about products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including CBD.