Benefits, toxicity and current market of cannabidiol in edibles

Abstract

The commercialization of products with cannabidiol (CBD) has undergone a significant increase. These products can be presented in different forms such as baked goods, gummies or beverages (such as kombucha, beer or teas, among others) using wide concentrations ranges. The use of CBD in edibles favors its consumption, for medicinal users, during the work week, avoid its possible social stigma and facilitates its transport. These products can be purchased on store shelves and online. There is a large number of specialized studies, in which the possible advantages of CBD consumption are described in the preclinical and clinical trials. It is also necessary to recognize the existence of other works revealing that the excessive consumption of CBD could have some repercussions on health. In this review, it is analyzed the composition and properties of Cannabis sativa L., the health benefits of cannabinoids (focusing on CBD), its consumption, its possible toxicological effects, a brief exposition of the extraction process, and a collection of different products that contain CBD in its composition.

Keywords:

• Cannabidiol
• cannabinoids
• Cannabis sativa L.
• edibles

Acknowledgements

Gonzalo Astray thanks to the University of Vigo for his last contract supported by “Programa de retención de talento investigador da Universidade de Vigo para o 2018”. Funding for open access charge: Universidade de Vigo/CISUG.