How Could CBD Benefit Seniors? – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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The popularity of CBD is here to stay. According to a recent survey by Forbes, 60% of adult Americans have tried CBD. Those over 65 typically use CBD to help manage pain, anxiety, insomnia, or another condition as a natural alternative.

So, what are the benefits of CBD for seniors? Let’s take a closer look and see if it could be of use to you or an aging loved one!

CBD, also called cannabidiol, is one of many compounds that can be found naturally in hemp and cannabis plants. CBD is major cannabinoid found abundantly and easily extracted to be made into a variety of products from oils and tincture to topicals and edibles.

Unlike another popular cannabinoid known as THC, CBD is not psychoactive. It can however have effects on the mind and body.

Research is still underway to fully understand CBD and its many potential benefits. Here are some uses for CBD that could be beneficial to all ages, but especially seniors:

1. Pain Relief – Cannabinoids have been used for decades to treat pain, some uses dating as far back as the B.C. era. Recently, more studies have been done specifically regarding CBD for pain. Through its interaction with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), CBD could deliver pain relieving benefits. The ECS is a cell-signaling system that regulates functions like sleep, pain signaling, inflammatory response, appetite, and immune response among other things. Some studies…