Liver damage and CBD oil

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Note, the study cited in the article was very small with children under physician care but if you are a liver patient it is a cautionary note if you are considering CBD oil. We are not aware of any research that would suggest using it more broadly but consult your doctor.

Liver Damage and CBD Oil

June 4, 2019 by Natalie Shae

The FDA has approved a CBD-based drug named Epidiolex®. The drug was researched and made by Greenwich Biosciences, and the company’s vice-president of U.S. professional relations, Alice Mead, has stated to the FDA that CBD is “potentially” a liver toxin. She said this during the FDA’s first public hearing on CBD oil on May 31, 2019.

What is CBD oil?

Cannabidiol oil is extracted from the hemp plant, which is in the same family as marijuana. Unlike THC in marijuana, CBD does not cause a “high” or chemical dependence. CBD that is extracted from the hemp plant is legal, but individual states have laws to regulate it.

Because CBD oil is not considered a drug, it can be a common additive in many products. This includes e-cigarettes (vape oil), lotions and various herbal supplements. It has also been shown to relieve symptoms of different disorders like epilepsy, anxiety and multiple sclerosis.

How does it impact the liver?

The few studies performed on how CBD affects the liver are not clear.

In one study, 10% of the subjects developed high liver enzymes—they had to stop using CBD for this reason. Other research suggests that CBD can improve liver function.

As determined by the studies done on Epidiolex®, CBD is metabolized by the liver. People with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are encouraged to limit over-the-counter (OTC) medications to avoid stressing the liver.

How much CBD is too much?

To further complicate the question, products with CBD oil may not give the exact amount listed on the package. Depending on the brand, the consumer may be using much more or less than they think. This is especially true of OTC supplements and e-cigarettes.

Now that CBD oil is appearing in different products, anyone with liver damage needs to be alert to this. A doctor or specialist should be consulted before adding it to the diet.

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Leanne Ralston commented 2020-06-09 08:13:32 -0600
I have fatty liver and started to take low doses of hemp oil capsules, 3 per day lower than the suggested doses of 2 three times a day (6). Within a couple of days I became really sick with terrible pain on my right side and couldn’t tell if it was doing me harm or help so lowered the dose to just one capsule a day. It started to feel like I had broken ribs. I immediately ceased taking the hemp capsules and am concerned I may have further damaged my liver by listening to others. I would strongly suggest not to use any form of hemp oil if you have fatty liver.
Karen Maher commented 2020-06-07 19:57:24 -0600
What about CBD gummieß
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Bradley Higgins commented 2020-03-16 13:43:29 -0600
They did prove this to be true over 1200 mg in a 24 hr period. Isolates carry a negatively charged ion that acts as a free radical in the bloodstream. It still amazes me that they try to debunk the truth. I love CBD and all that but the isolates are like isolates of cocaine. both carry negatively charged ions.

I will be waiting for the information to be changed to actually have real facts that have links to real medical juries and not a hippie’s opinion of there feelings on the subject.
@LiverSaver tweeted this page. 2019-09-29 20:06:36 -0600
Liver damage and CBD oil FDA testimony the CBD is "potentially" a liver toxin https://www.fattyliverfoundation.org/cbd_oil?recruiter_id=221
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Wayne Eskridge commented 2019-09-15 09:25:30 -0600
Hi Nicole, a lot of people want THC to be harmless, and to be fair, it is much less addictive that nicotine as one example. For reference her is a comment from NIH

“Is marijuana addictive?
Marijuana use can lead to the development of problem use, known as a marijuana use disorder, which takes the form of addiction in severe cases. Recent data suggest that 30 percent of those who use marijuana may have some degree of marijuana use disorder.”

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/marijuana-addictive

There is a grey area between dependence and addiction that popular culture largely ignores but people with liver disease should always be cautious.
Nicole commented 2019-09-13 22:17:48 -0600
Although I think erring on the side of caution is great, perhaps you shouldn’t relay false information to get that point across- you stated that UNLIKE THC, CBD oil does not cause chemical dependance… But neither does THC/marijuana. You can develop a mental addiction, just like with food, pop, picking your skin, chapstick, etc, but not a chemical one.
@LiverSaver tweeted this page. 2019-06-07 12:14:27 -0600
Liver damage and CBD oil Greenwich Biosciences vice-president of U.S. professional relations, Alice Mead, stated to the FDA that CBD is “potentially” a liver toxin during the FDA’s public hearing on CBD oil on May 31, 2019. https://www.fattyliverfoundation.org/cbd_oil?recruiter_id=221
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