CBD: Why the recommended daily dose was lowered from 70 mg to 10 mg by the food regulator

CBD: Why the recommended daily dose was lowered from 70 mg to 10 mg by the food regulator

Since 2018, when the British parliament passed a law legalizing CBD, the non-psychoactive component of cannabis, sales of CBD-related products have skyrocketed. Today you can buy CBD oil, CBD vape pens, CBD coffee, CBD muffins to accompany your CBD coffee. . . CBD everything. And these products are often sold with various vague promises of …

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Study compares food addiction to substance use disorder

Study compares food addiction to substance use disorder

Candy, ice cream, and potato chips are delicious and consumed by people all over the world, but are they as addictive as some drugs? Researchers from the United States, Brazil, and Spain looked at the addictive properties of highly processed foods and found that these foods are highly beneficial, attractive, and consumable. Researchers found that …

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CBD: why the recommended daily dose was lowered from 70 mg to 10 mg by the food regulator

CBD: why the recommended daily dose was lowered from 70 mg to 10 mg by the food regulator

Since 2018, when the British parliament passed a law legalizing CBD, the non-psychoactive component of cannabis, sales of CBD-related products have skyrocketed. Today you can buy CBD oil, CBD vape pens, CBD coffee, CBD muffins to accompany your CBD coffee. And these products are often sold with various vague promises of improving well-being. As CBD, …

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The study shows that our brain is very fast in recognizing food and it takes only 108 milliseconds.

Our Brains Are Incredibly Fast At Spotting Food, Taking Just 108 Milliseconds, Says Study

Experts examine the time course of food representation in the brain. The visual impact of food on our mental processes can be influenced by various factors such as hunger, personal food preferences and our emotional state. However, recent research has provided insights into the cognitive processes and speed with which the human mind identifies food …

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Seven unhealthy food cravings and ways to overcome them

Seven unhealthy food cravings and ways to overcome them

Why Dr. Hamid confirms that my female patients anecdotally report fluctuations in cravings depending on where they are in their cycle, with a tendency to consume sweet foods like chocolate in the days leading up to their period. In addition to new findings about insulin and the brain, there are several biological mechanisms that may …

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UK Food Safety Agency Reduces Recommended Daily Dose of CBD Far Too High

UK Food Safety Agency Reduces Recommended Daily Dose of CBD Far Too High

The British Food Standards Agency (FSA) has reduced the recommended dose of cannabidiol (CBD), advising adults to consume a fraction of the previous daily limit due to liver and thyroid problems. In an update published last week, the FSA and Food Standards Scotland recommended that healthy adults, weighing on average 70kg, limit their CBD intake …

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Carrots aren’t the only good food for your eyes. Eat grapes if you’re getting old

Carrots aren't the only good food for your eyes. Eat grapes if you're getting old

SWNS Move over the carrots: In a small new study, just a handful of grapes a day for four months was enough to improve key indicators of eye health in older adults. This could be because a lot of eye damage is caused by oxidative stress and grapes are rich in antioxidants. A research team …

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Brain foods that you should eat over 40 for better concentration, mood and sleep

The healthiest thing to order at Starbucks, according to a nutritionist

As we age, many of our cognitive functions may begin to decline. This can include concentration, memory, energy levels, and more. You may even have trouble sleeping at night due to several factors, including hormonal changes. Fortunately, there are things you can do to keep your brain as sharp as ever, your mood in tip-top …

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A man with a healthy schedule: Welcoming FCPS’ new head of food and nutrition services

A man with a healthy schedule: Welcoming FCPS' new head of food and nutrition services

FNS is developing new hot breakfast sandwiches and fresh fruit and yogurt for students starting their school day. For lunch, there will be 12 new items this fall alone. New items include Black Bean Burger, Chicken Parmesan Sandwich, Chicken Fajitas, Cumin Meatball Marinara, Garden Fresh Veggie Bun, and Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Offerings also include a …

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