Once a banned substance, CBD oil has moved firmly into the UK wellness mainstream, touted as a potential aid for sleep, anxiety and everyday pain without the intoxicating effects associated with cannabis. Yet experts say consumers are entering what producers themselves describe as a “semi-cowboy market”, where quality, strength and legality vary widely. Key checks
Once a banned substance, CBD oil has moved firmly into the UK wellness mainstream, touted as a potential aid for sleep, anxiety and everyday pain without the intoxicating effects associated with cannabis. Yet experts say consumers are entering what producers themselves describe as a “semi-cowboy market”, where quality, strength and legality vary widely.
Key checks include confirming non-GMO, organic sourcing, scrutinising lab certificates for cannabinoid content, and ensuring THC levels stay under the strict UK limit. The World Health Organisation notes CBD is generally well tolerated, while UK regulators now advise a maximum daily intake of just 10mg for healthy adults. With responses varying from person to person, users are urged to start low, increase slowly and choose reputable producers. Read the full review of leading UK oils at the Evening Standard’s original feature, syndicated via MSN.
