I’ve been hosting the Nutrition Diva podcast for 11 years now—555 episodes and counting! Every year, there are plenty of new products, research studies, trends, and fads to talk about. But there are always a few stories that—for better or worse—are particularly memorable. As 2019 winds down, here are my nominations for the year’s most notable nutrition stories.
Most Over-Hyped Ingredient: Cannibidiol or CBD
CBD is a chemical found in the hemp or marijuana plant. Although CBD won’t get you high, there is some evidence to suggest that it might reduce pain and anxiety. It may also have anti-inflammatory properties. Evidence from controlled studies is still quite limited.
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Nonetheless, CBD has become the hot new ingredient in everything from makeup to pet care products. In addition to tinctures and supplements, you can buy CBD-infused lotions, oils, room sprays, candles, and chocolates.
The only CBD product to have been approved by the FDA so far is a prescription drug that treats certain rare types of epilepsy. Other than that use, the FDA considers other medical claims for CBD to be unproven.
The runaway popularity of CBD caught the regulatory agencies a little off guard. The FDA is scrambling to gather information and formulate its position. It’s still not clear whether CBD will be regulated as a food, drug, or dietary supplement. In the meantime, it’s pretty much the wild west.
The only CBD product to have been approved by the FDA so far is a prescription drug that treats certain rare types of epilepsy. Other than that use, the FDA considers other medical claims for CBD to be unproven. They further warn that the limited data on the safety of CBD raises significant concerns about its use in humans or in pets.
A lot of the products out there riding the CBD craze don’t contain enough active ingredient to pose any real risk. But that means they are also unlikely to...
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