new medical evidence, but because of a change in federal law.
Late last year, Congress passed a farm bill that lifted a decades-old ban on growing hemp. As long as the plant contains less than 0.3% THC, hemp can be grown legally anywhere in the United States by licensed farmers.
The bill specifically said the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration cannot regulate hemp products like CBD. So, it’s now up to the FDA to manage the CBD craze.
But what do scientists really know about the health benefits and risks of CBD?
Precious little, experts say, and consumers should take