Health benefits, best options, risks, and more

Cannabis contains several different chemical compounds. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, meaning that unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it will not make a person feel high.

CBD right now has FDA approval for use as an anticonvulsant drug to treat three specific conditions, but has no other documented medical use. However, ongoing research is evaluating other potential benefits, such as relieving anxiety and treating arthritis.

CBD coffee manufacturers claim that their product offers the benefits of CBD as well as the benefits of coffee. Research is increasingly showing this moderate caffeine consumption may offer some health benefits and that chemicals in coffee may have health benefits.

It is important to note that the FDA does not regulate CBD as a drug in supplements, foods and beverages, including coffee. There is no guarantee that adding CBD to coffee offers any specific benefits.

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The FDA does not regulate most CBD products, including supplements like CBD in coffee. For this reason, there is no guarantee that these products are safe, effective, or contain the amounts of CBD claimed.

Additionally, the FDA continues to express concern about unregulated CBD products.

There is no scientific evidence to indicate the best CBD coffee or how to find the right coffee. However, the following guidelines can help one make a safe decision:

• Choose a company with a good reputation.
• Only buy coffee that lists all the ingredients and the correct amounts of caffeine, CBD and other ingredients.
• Start with a small amount and pay attention to how one feels after drinking the coffee.

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CBD products, including CBD coffee, do not contain significant amounts of THC. They may contain very small amounts of THC as a byproduct.

In the United States, CBD products must contain less than 0.3% THC to be sold legally. This means that CBD won’t get a person high, but it could theoretically cause a person to fail a very sensitive drug test.

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Anecdotal reports include a wide range of CBD coffee benefits, such as:

• more energy
• reducing the adverse effects of coffee, such as feelings of nervousness
• weight loss
• better sleep
• reduced anxiety

Currently, the scientific research supporting the use of CBD stems from the proven benefits of coffee, not CBD. There are no recent, well-controlled studies of the benefits of combining the two.

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Health benefits of coffee

Researchers have debated the health benefits of coffee for decades, but the advice has changed and not all studies agree on the health benefits or risks of coffee.

Coffee contains antioxidants that can reduce inflammation and mitigate oxidative stress in the body. In addition, the caffeine in coffee can offer several health benefitssuch as improvements in cardiovascular health.

In the short term, caffeine can improve mood, energy and concentration.

Research shows that coffee drinkers have lower rates of type 2 diabetes, some types of heart disease, and some types of cancer. While this is promising, research has yet to prove that coffee causes these benefits. Some other shared factors among coffee drinkers, such as physical activity, may explain the phenomenon.

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Health benefits of CBD

Several ongoing clinical trials are investigating CBD for use in the treatment of anxiety, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases.

According to a 2022 survey, CBD can relieve pain, improve sleep, and regulate mood disturbances in people with musculoskeletal pain. However, the authors note that clinical evidence is lacking and experts have not established clear dosing guidelines.

However, this research is ongoing and not conclusive.

A 2018 Systematic Review looked at the potential benefits of CBD for non-cancer chronic pain and found evidence supporting little benefit. This means that CBD can help reduce chronic pain.

However, there is no evidence that CBD coffee offers similar benefits. As research continues, researchers may find evidence to support anecdotal claims of CBD’s benefits.

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FDA suggests 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine per day, or about 4-5 cups of coffee, is usually a safe level of consumption.

There is no established safe level of CBD consumption. Its use in supplements, coffee and other products is mostly unregulated. Therefore, the main risks and side effects of CBD coffee come from the fact that the FDA does not regulate this product.

For example, if a brand of CBD coffee does not contain the stated amount of CBD, one will not know how much one is consuming.

Some potential side effects include:

• drowsiness
• confusion
• liver health problems
• suicidal thoughts, especially in people with depression or a history of suicidal thoughts
• allergic reactions
• interactions with other drugs

Although there are none absolute contraindications to use it, coffee is not safe for everyone. Caffeine can make certain conditions worse, including:

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CBD coffee is generally safe to try, but the effects vary from person to person. People who want to try this product should first talk to a qualified medical professional, especially if they have pre-existing conditions or take regular medications.

Like all natural products, CBD can have similar effects to other drugs, so it’s important to watch for side effects and drug interactions.