When Should You NOT take CBD? Baked Goods Answers

Taking CBD can provide healthy advantages, such as pain relief from golf! But there are times when it may not be suitable for your current health condition.

Many reap the benefits of CBD to help curb stress and achy joints. However, depending on your health status, there may be risks to consuming this cannabinoid. Baked Goods provides some examples of when you should NOT be taking CBD:

• When you’re pregnant and/or breastfeeding: There isn’t enough human research to determine if CBD is safe to take during these specific circumstances. Scientists suggest that consuming it while pregnant could affect your offspring’s heart health.

• When you have a liver condition: Though it may improve liver functioning for its antioxidant effects, CBD may cause additional issues if you already have a liver condition (i.e. liver disease).

• When you’re on certain medications: According to Harvard Health Publishing, “Many drugs are broken down by enzymes in the liver, and CBD may compete for or interfere with these enzymes, leading to too much or not enough of the drug in the body…” This is why it’s important to consult with a pharmacist or healthcare provider to determine if CBD is right for you. CBD may interact with blood thinners, thyroid and heart prescriptions, among other medications.

Overall, we encourage you to speak to your doctor about your health concerns and whether or not supplementing with CBD fits your needs.

Do you have questions about our products or CBD in general? Click here to read our Baked Goods CBD FAQ page.

NOTE: This article is not an alternative to formal medical advice and should not be relied on for diagnosing or treating your health condition or concerns. This post is published solely for the purpose of education. Please see your healthcare provider if you have concerns about your wellness or visit a nearby hospital if you require emergency help. 

With sources from:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cbd-and-other-medications-proceed-with-caution-2021011121743

https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/about/news/2024/february/exposure_to_cannabidiol_cbd_in_pregnancy_reduces_heart_function_in_young_male_offspring.html

Wanner, N.M., Colwell, M., Drown, C. et al. Developmental cannabidiol exposure increases anxiety and modifies genome-wide brain DNA methylation in adult female mice. Clin Epigenet 13, 4 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13148-020-00993-4