Improving Epilepsy with CBD Hemp: What Does the Science Say?
Improve epilepsy with CBD from hemp? It’s possible? This is a controversial question due to the ostracism that hemp and its derivatives have seen in the past century. However, the scientific perception has changed and there are several studies that have been carried out over the years with positive results.
Let’s put the disease and the possible treatment through CBD from hemp in situation. Epilepsy is a disease that affects 1.5% of the world’s population. To date, a notable percentage does not obtain a satisfactory therapeutic response. For example, there are many cases of patients who are harmed when they undergo diagnostic tests.
Every May 24, National Epilepsy Day is celebrated within Spanish territory. It is an initiative that tries to give a voice to those affected by this disease and seek effective therapeutic solutions.
Is it possible to improve epilepsy with CBD from hemp?
Improving epilepsy with CBD from hemp is a reality that is gradually taking hold. It is possible to find pre-Christian records where CBD was already applied as a treatment for seizures. But it was not until recently that studies have been carried out that evaluated the possibilities of hemp.
About 1/3 of epilepsy patients suffer from refractory epilepsy. This means that they do not respond to conventional treatments. This is where natural products like hemp come in.
Science has shown that cannabidiol (CBD) is a component that significantly helps in the improvement of symptoms related to seizures. To do this, it acts in the brain, regulating the disorder that causes seizures and other related symptoms. In addition, its use is simple, since we can find it in different hemp balsams and oils.
There is also Epidolex, an oral solution of cannabidiol (CBD) that is used for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy such as Dravet syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. This medicine was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June 2018 and can be found in up to 21 countries, including Spain. There is also an aspect that questions the positive effect of CBD in the different epilepsy syndromes. For example, in Israel, a team of researchers claimed that “although CBD is a valuable drug for epilepsy, it is not a magic bullet for treating seizures.” It should be noted that recent studies affirm that the true component that acts against seizures is THC. The problem with this constituent is that it generates psychoactive effects that not all people tolerate in the same way. Also, THC in high doses is totally illegal in most countries.
Benefits compared to conventional treatments
Lobazam, Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam, Rufinamide, or Zonisamide are some of the medications that are prescribed for people with epilepsy. Although they are approved and have positive effects, they also have notable side effects. In addition, in most cases it creates tolerance, so it is necessary to gradually increase the dose and with it the toxicity levels. CBD compared to these drugs, is an alternative option because:
It is 100% natural
Being a totally natural component, its chemical-derived side effects are much lower compared to pharmaceutical drugs.
It’s cheaper
Access to CBD hemp oils is much cheaper than some of the treatments available in health services. In many cases they are not even paid for, doubling the cost.
Side effects to watch out for from CBD
Although it is a natural product, there are certain side effects of CBD that must be taken into account. Patients may experience conditions such as: low blood pressure, drowsiness, increased tremors, or a dry mouth. These effects may be more noticeable if it is also mixed with other medications.
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