What are the side effects of CBD?
Like any supplement, CBD may cause mild side effects such as drowsiness, dry mouth or digestive changes – especially if you take more than recommended.5,6 It can also interact with some medications, so always check with your GP before adding CBD drinks to your routine.7
If you take too much CBD,8 you might experience the following:
- drowsiness
- diarrhoea
- decreased appetite
- changes in your mood (like feeling more irritable or agitated)
The FSA set an acceptable daily intake of 0.15mg/kg/body weight, which equates to 10mg for a 70kg adult (for products with 98% purity).
The following people should avoid CBD products:9
- children under the age of 18
- pregnant and breastfeeding people
- prospective parents trying for a baby
- people taking medication