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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Cannabidiol (CBD): Discussing Benefits and Risks with Patients
Description: Guest: Thomas P. Pittelkow, D.O., M.P.H.
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a popular natural remedy used for a variety of common ailments and is one of more than 100 chemical compounds called cannabinoids derived from the cannabis plant. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis. However, unlike THC, CBD does not have psychoactive properties. There are claims this compound treats not only pain, but a variety of mental health issues, symptoms of malignancy and may even have some cardiovascular benefits. Are all these claims true...