Las Vegas, NV--CV Sciences announced in a press release that its PlusCBD Oil products were used in a study examining the clinical benefit of cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The 8-week study, titled "Cannabidiol in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Series" and published...
Rockville, MD--Sales of pet supplements have increased steadily since 2014, with 2018 )(the strongest year of the current five-year period) registering 5% growth in U.S. retail sales, according to the report Pet Supplements in the U.S., 7th Edition from Packaged Facts. Factors driving growth include the improved economy, the strong focus...
Washington and Oregon--Rite Aid will start selling CBD creams, lotions and lip balms in Washington and Oregon this month, according to CNBC. The drugstore is testing public demand for CBD-based consumer products, having "heard from many customers about their interest in purchasing CBD products," the company said in a statement quoted...
Washington, DC–Before vacating his office on April 5, former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., shared his thoughts on the most efficient pathway to legalize CBD. As WholeFoods previously reported, Dr. Gottlieb attended his final hearing before a Senate appropriations subcommittee in March. When questioned about CBD, he stated that the...
Deerfield, IL--The latest mass chain to enter the CBD market: Walgreens. CNBC reported that Walgreens will sell CBD creams, patches and sprays in Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vermont, South Carolina, Illinois and Indiana. The products will be available in nearly 1,500 stores. Details on which brands will be...
Baton Rouge, LA--The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) issued an advisory notice specifying that state law prohibits any product to contain any level or trace amount of THC. The notice pointed to the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Guidance Document regarding CBD oil, which, in the FAQ section, sums...
Washington, DC--Outgoing FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb shared his thoughts on the the most efficient pathway to legalize CBD while speaking at a talk hosted by the Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy and the USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy at Brookings Institution. After his talk, Gottlieb was interviewed by...
Washington, D.C.—Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, announced his resignation, effective in April. The announcement came at the start of Expo West, causing much buzz and speculation as to what had led to the resignation—and what the impact would be for the natural products industry. The New...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to health and beauty aids, of course we all care about what a product will do for us. Thicker hair, radiant skin, a brighter smile...most people would say “yes please” to all three. A few decades ago, many would go after those benefits without thinking about what...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. CBD is arguably the single hottest dietary supplement ingredient in the natural products industry — and along with its popularity are a great many...
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