Since I have the MAO-A gene and am very type A, I’ve always struggled with sleep and getting my brain to turn off. I’ve also used it to reduce inflammation after injuries with good results.

According to research cannabidiol reduces artery blockage, reduces stress induced cardiovascular response, and can reduce blood pressure. It should be mentioned that THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, may actually increase psychosis for those at risk. CBD oil, on the other hand, only helps reduce psychosis and may even counteract psychosis brought on by marijuana use.

Schizophrenia is a complicated and serious disease that is typically managed through therapy and pharmaceutical drugs (that carry hefty side effects). Anecdotally, many folks have found that CBD oil has helped reduce hallucinations. A March 2015 review of available research found that CBD was a safe, effective, and well tolerated treatment for psychosis.

But more research is needed to bring CBD into clinical practice. Oxidative stress is when the body has too many free radicals and can’t keep up with neutralizing them (with antioxidants). This is more of a problem now than in the past because our environment is so much more toxic than it once was. A 2010 study shows that CBD oil acts as an antioxidant and another study found CBD has neuroprotective qualities.

As mentioned earlier, CBD oil is helpful in preventing oxidative stress and inflammation. A healthy diet and lifestyle is a top priority for heart health, but CBD oil can also help.

Because CBD oil is a relatively new supplement, exact dosing isn’t well established. While more long-term studies are needed, there is no hemp seed oil established CBD “overdose” and there are very few if any side effects at any dosage.

CBD oil’s role in cancer treatment still needs more research, but what is available is looking promising. According to the American Cancer Society, CBD oil can slow growth and spread of some kinds of cancer (in animals). Because it fights oxidative stress and inflammation (and both are linked to cancer) it makes sense that CBD oil could help fight cancer cells.