CBD should be available over the counter in Canadian health food stores: Advocacy group

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The Canadian Health Food Association has launched a campaign to encourage Canadians to make the regulation of cannabidiol (CBD) as a natural health product an election issue.

In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, a syringe loaded with a dose of CBD oil is shown in a research laboratory at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. Canadians should have over the counter access to cannabidiol as a natural health product, according toThe campaign aims to make the regulation of CBD as a natural health product an election issue, calling on all parties to create a regulatory pathway that would allow the sale of CBD in natural health products.

The non-intoxicating extract, most commonly sold as an oil, has been promoted as a natural aid for managing pain, anxiety and insomnia, despite limited research. Natural health providers argue that the current regulations prevent Canadian consumers from accessing the proposed benefits of CBD, promoting the sale of unregulated products online.

“I’m frustrated by the fact that I’m essentially handcuffed from providing products that my customers want and can access through other channels.”

 

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Agree! Have heard of many benefits to cancer patients epileptics, migraine sufferers!

Does nothing. Snake oil.

4UWell Hell yeah it should!

At least at pharmacies.

No way. It is 'Snakeskin Oil' It is cut for maximum profit. 'Snake Skin Oil Salesmen' Make your own at home.

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