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CBD Safety For Seniors

September 19, 2019 by Abbie Rosner 1 Comment

Almost one in five Americans over 50 now uses some kind of CBD product, according to a recent Gallup poll. And they are doing so undeterred by the total lack of FDA oversight or guidelines. But to what extent is CBD use a public health concern for seniors? And what do older adults need to consider when they start using CBD?

Fake product alert

Hemp-derived CBD oil is now poised to overtake olive oil in the category of most counterfeited plant extract on the planet, making authenticity a prime concern for older consumers. Random samplings of CBD products consistently detect misrepresentation between their labels and their contents. In some cases, the nominal cannabinoid is entirely absent, in others, more nefarious substances have been found. (Read more on Forbes.com)

Filed Under: cannabis and the over 50's, CBD

About Abbie Rosner

Abbie Rosner is a writer interested in how her cohort of Baby Boomers is exploring - and re-exploring - the drugs of our youth to enhance the way we age and transition. Her book, ELDEREVOLUTION - Psychedelics and the New Counterculture of Aging, will be published by Park Street Press in Spring 2026.

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  1. Amanda says

    September 25, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    Hi Abbie,
    I would love to talk with you about this article. My company has done an OA clinical trial using CBD and would like to explore the geriatric patient uses in more depth with more clinical trials. If you can contact me that would be appreciated.

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