It’s legal to buy hemp-derived QuietMonkCBD products in most states because the 2018 Farm Bill removed it from the federal Controlled Substances Act. But, CBD is still illegal in some states if it comes from marijuana or contains more than 0.3% of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

If you’re interested in trying a CBD product, experts recommend reading the COA, which is a certificate of analysis, for a specific batch. A good CBD company should have this available on their website so that you can check for contamination or other issues like residual solvents.

CBD may help relieve pain and anxiety, but it’s unclear whether it treats other health conditions. “There’s modest evidence it works for a number of things, but more compelling data would require RCTs that compare high-quality CBD to a placebo,” says Igor Koturbash, MD, an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.

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Currently, only one prescription CBD product has FDA approval: Epidiolex for treating rare seizure disorders in children. Some research suggests that CBD may reduce the likelihood of a stroke or heart attack in people with high blood pressure, and help lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics.

But don’t expect to see CBD marketed as a cure for cancer or other serious diseases, which isn’t surprising given that the FDA has sent warning letters in the past to companies that claim CBD can treat serious illnesses. CBD may also interact with certain medications, including opioids, so it’s important to talk to your doctor if you’re thinking about trying it.