CBD is being considered a revolutionary product with numerous health benefits claims, but how far these hold true is yet to be discovered scientifically. Research shows significant improvement in a certain range of diseases, but there is a still a long way to go for CBD products.

A wide range of CBD based products are being featured on the front shelves on the display in stores with flashy signs touting about their health benefits and how they can relieve pain, anxiety, stress, reduce depression and even improve sleeping patterns.

CBD is now being used in an array of products, ranging from skin care to beauty to health to dietary supplements. Companies are using CBD to leverage its potential of improving health and treating diseases. CBD goods include a wide variety of consumer based products including lip balms, oils, tincture, topicals, creams, lotions, gummy bears, candies, pizza, beer, mocktails, yogurts and much more.

According to the manufacturers of these products, the CBD used in the goods is derived from high quality hemp plants, which are non-psychoactive and possess anti-inflammatory properties. As per the federal regulations, hemp derived CBD with a maximum of 0.3% THC per unit is legal. However, the FDA is yet to establish its regulatory framework regarding CBD products which puts retailers and consumers in a dark space.

The agency has continued to issue warning letters to companies who market their products as a health improvement product or containing any medical benefits.

Since CBD is a non-psychoactive compound, it does not cause any ‘high’ to the user. Instead it is THC, tetrahydro cannabinoid which is responsible for the hallucinations and the ‘high’ that people feel while smoking pot or weed.

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However, the FDA has allowed only one drug known as Epidiolex, which is used to treat two rare forms of epilepsy in children. Other than this, the FDA does not support any CBD product.

According to webmd.com, a popular health information website, CBD has been found to reduce the intensity of acute pains and ailments, but there is little scientific evidence to support it.

But, military personnel should not confuse the prevalence of such products with their legality. Soldiers are restricted from using any sort of hemp or hemp derived products, irrespective of whether or not they have been legalized in certain jurisdictions.

Ramon M. Maisonete, manager of Army Substance Abuse Program says the Army falls under the federal guidelines and they follow all the regulations that restricts marijuana usage in any form.

Maisonete noted that AR 600-85 specifically prohibits soldiers from using any hemp derived products containing hemp oil.

According to a study, CBD has shown positive impacts on patients suffering with epilepsy. It showed the results of efficacy in the studied population which suggested that treatment with CBD products were able to significantly reduce the seizures frequency and was even effective for the population that was otherwise treatment-resistant.

However, there are still a lot of researches and studies that will have to be conducted to label CBD a safe product for public consumption. Till then, the FDA will keep a strict check if companies are violating any regulations and marketing their CBD products illegally.

The agency has opened up a docket where people can give written comments about the efficacy of CBD and how can it be properly mandated. A meeting also took place on May 31 where the agency discussed CBD with stakeholders, consumers, retailers, business leaders, scientists, researchers and many others.

The results from the meeting are yet to be declared. However, FDA announced that it would release the progress about the regulatory framework for CBD near the fall.

Hemp oil and CBD are usually marketed as CBD which concerns a lot of people. In addition to this, it can be widely found in gummy bears, chocolates, vape pens and sleep medications as well. Products that are lucrative for children like candies and gummy bears might be banned soon, but it is still not determined how far CBD will be allowed in the consumer space.

A message on the website of the Food and Drug Administration reads that these CBD products are not approved by the FDA for the diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, cure or prevention of any ailment. Consumers should beware of purchasing and using any such products.

The other uniformed services also share similar regulations that prohibit using CBD or its products. The restrictions apply to government personnel including civilians as well. Updated policies about CBD oil are predicted to be released in the near future.