Immune Response and CBD – LA Weekly – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

CBD oil is such a new and hot-button item that its hard to avoid hyperbole, hope, or outright wishful thinking when it comes to its potential effects and uses. While the pandemic fueled claims of “immune-boosting” properties, or even antioxidant-like protections, frankly, at this point, we just don’t know.

This is a new and rising field, and the research is still developing. Right now we don’t have the full understanding we hope to have down the line, but for those interested in the benefits of CBD for their immune health its important to keep abreast of this information.

The simple truth is that right now we can’t say with certainty what effects CBD has on the immune system. We know it likely does interact, and we have some information on it, but again, this body of research is growing and its conclusions are still years away.

There are trends though, and current research is suggesting that CBD interacts with the immune system as a natural immunosuppressant. So maybe it’s not a silver-bullet against infections, or the next antioxidant, this is still great news for those affected by autoimmune conditions.

The research seems to indicate that CBD possesses anti-inflammatory effects that can reduce the severity of immune system responses. This suggests potential use as an all-natural tool to help manage symptoms in patients with a variety of immune conditions, including lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Again, though this information hints at…