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Hi Everyone. Lately, I've been seeing many people tout the benefits of CBD oil. This seems to be the hot new cure-all for any and all ailments in both humans and animals.
Among my concerns is that there have been few well controlled scientific studies done regarding this product, proving the risks and benefits of CBD oil. In addition to these concerns, there does not seem to be any way for the consumer to determine the concentration of the active ingredient in various brands of CBD oil, making it impossible to determine how much is being ingested by the patient. Furthermore, how does anyone know if these products do in fact, contain CBD oil and do not contain other ingredients that are harmful? Who is providing oversight in the manufacture of this product?
As I understand it, only one form of this oil has been approved by the FDA. It is called Epidiolex, and is approved only for control of seizures in humans.
As a former health care professional, I've seen some disastrous and tragic results of relying on fad remedies, which had no scientific evidence of being safe or effective. I worry about the health and safety of pets who are being given these products.
Among my concerns is that there have been few well controlled scientific studies done regarding this product, proving the risks and benefits of CBD oil. In addition to these concerns, there does not seem to be any way for the consumer to determine the concentration of the active ingredient in various brands of CBD oil, making it impossible to determine how much is being ingested by the patient. Furthermore, how does anyone know if these products do in fact, contain CBD oil and do not contain other ingredients that are harmful? Who is providing oversight in the manufacture of this product?
As I understand it, only one form of this oil has been approved by the FDA. It is called Epidiolex, and is approved only for control of seizures in humans.
As a former health care professional, I've seen some disastrous and tragic results of relying on fad remedies, which had no scientific evidence of being safe or effective. I worry about the health and safety of pets who are being given these products.