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CBD is Everywhere, But Who's Regulating It?

Season 1 Episode 12 | 14m 04s

You see them everywhere: CBD gummies, CBD lotions, CBD drinks, CBD toothpicks. But what exactly are you buying? Buyer beware! We dive deep into why the FDA is cracking down on CBD companies over “unsupported” medical claims and how you can traverse the complicated CBD marketplace. And what is CBD isolate versus full-spectrum CBD and broad spectrum CBD? We’ll explain that, too.

Aired: 05/11/22
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