Millions of people around the world are benefiting from the use of CBD products without any major side effects. The long-term effects of CBD, on the other hand, are still unknown. CBD proponents assert that the molecule may have beneficial effects on hormonal illnesses such as diabetes.
What Do You Know About Hormones?
Hormones are an important aspect of the endocrine system, which is a much larger system. Numerous glands are also included in the system, including the thymus gland, thyroid gland, pineal gland, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, etc. Hormones, which operate as chemical messengers, are secreted by these glands and move through the bloodstream to operate on specific tissues or organs.
Certain hormones work by directly entering cells, whereas others bind to specific receptors on the surfaces of cells. Growth and development, metabolism, fertility, and emotion are all affected by them. The major role of the endocrine system, however, is to maintain homeostasis.
CBD’s Effect On Hormones
The research on how CBD affects various hormones is conflicting, according to the World Health Organization. The results appear to be dependent on which hormone was tested and how the trials were conducted.
Many studies have proven that CBD has a direct impact on our endocannabinoid system. It works by preventing the enzyme that breaks down our natural endocannabinoids from working. Cannabinoid receptors, including those in the brain, become more active as a result. It is understandable that CBD could affect hormone production and function in some way. It’s not apparent whether it has a positive or negative impact on the hormones and their effects.
People these days mainly take CBD oil for stress management. CBD’s impacts on the endocrine system are also noticeable in this area. The effects of CBD on 11 healthy participants were explored in a 1993 study. The participants were given either 300 mg or 600 mg CBD or a placebo. Before and after dosing, the researchers tested their blood for several hormones. While the levels of growth hormone and prolactin in the subjects remained steady, CBD appeared to have an effect on the stress hormone cortisol.
Even though there isn’t enough data that suggest CBD can affect hormone production and activity, some preliminary evidence indicates that it has some effect, particularly when used long-term and in high dosages.
