Scientific publications

Scientific publications

The CBD sector is relatively regulated by governments and authorities. Indeed, at this stage, it's impossible to state (or disprove) how CBD affects the body. Here, we bring you up to date with the latest scientific publications on a variety of subjects:

  • How does CBD affect the body?
  • What are the potential benefits of CBD?
  • What is the role of CBD and other cannabinoids?
  • etc...

Essential studies and research, carried out by professionals with the precise aim of determining what's true and what's false, in order to provide states, professionals and consumers alike, with all the information they need about what they're taking.

When did the first scientific publications on CBD appear?

Dubbed by many as the "father of CBD research", Raphael Mechoulam was the very first to study the issues surrounding cannabis with interest. Indeed, he was one of the very first people in the world to analyze the ways in which cannabinoids work, whether CBD or even THC, from a medical point of view. The year was 1964.

Since then, the number of CBD research studies and scientific publications has grown steadily. You can find them all on the ncbi.hlm.nih platform. This platform brings together the vast majority of papers on the effects of CBD, THC, CBG and other cannabinoids on the body, as well as results from the latest projects.

What are the main scientific publications on CBD?

Numerous papers have explained the ways in which CBD works. Some CBD scientific publications focused more on how cannabidiol promotes relaxation. Early research suggested that CBD activated mechanisms linked to cortisol (the stress hormone) and serotonin (the happiness hormone), promoting relaxation.

But there's more. Some scientific publications explain how CBD could reduce addictions, particularly to nicotine. Of course, this initial research and studies need to be supplemented by more in-depth, more relevant analyses carried out on a larger panel to ensure that the initial results observed are in line with reality.

What can we expect from future CBD scientific publications?

The world of research is constantly evolving, and every day new methods and tools are launched on the market, enabling scientists to go even further. Future scientific publications on CBD, THC and all the other cannabinoids could therefore enable us to learn a little more about how hemp, cannabis sativa L, affects the body.

Whether for serious illnesses (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis and others) or for well-being, it could be interesting to follow the progress of discoveries, especially as this research could lead authorities (WHO, European Union, governments) to legislate in the right direction and, ultimately, authorize CBD use on a larger scale.

Science and CBD: where does France stand?

In France, a major two-year study is being carried out on THC for medical use, which could lead some experts and scientists to advocate the decriminalization of therapeutic cannabis. However, if science is advancing, it is advancing slowly, and while small advances are expected and anticipated, it seems certain that "big discoveries" are not yet on the agenda.

The aim is to find a way to help patients combat certain ailments by taking CBD products, such as epilepsy, anxiety, pain or sleep. But beware. CBD is not a treatment, and the molecule cannot be perceived as such. Cannabidiol is not intended to eradicate chronic pain or crises, but to support those who are ill.