CBD Oil and Side Effects: Myth or Reality?

Following the 2017 WHO study highlighting the therapeutic benefits of CBD, cannabidiol’s reputation as a natural remedy for a wide range of ailments has only grown stronger.

It’s true that CBD is said to have numerous health benefits, such as relieving chronic pain and stress, and improving sleep quality. But what about potential side effects?

To help you feel comfortable using your CBD oil, here is everything you need to know about its effects.

First of all, to ensure the quality of yourCBD oil and that it’s safe to consume, choosing the right product is a very important first step.
With the legalization ofCBD in France, the market is flooded with products of varying origins, compositions, and reliability—ranging from premium, organic quality to low-end products containing harmful substances, such as pesticides or heavy metals.

Therefore, to eliminate the risk of side effects caused by poor-quality CBD oil from the outset, it is essential not to overlook the selection process.

Here are some criteria that can help you make your choice:

• the product's origin,
• the list of ingredients,
• their organic nature,
• the absence of chemicals, traces of GMOs, pesticides, heavy metals, etc.,
• the "full spectrum" designation, indicating that all of the cannabinoids from the hemp plant are present,
• the CBD concentration,
• the expected effects.

To ensure you have the best possible CBD experience and can use our products safely, the CBD oils developed and sold by High Society meet every one of the requirements mentioned above—whether regarding manufacturing traceability, ingredients sourced from organic farming, or the absence of any substances harmful to health.

CBD is primarily known—and valued—for its ability to relieve many of the ailments we encounter in our daily lives. 
It has proven to be extremely helpful in providing an almost instantaneous sense of overall well-being, relieving stress and anxiety, helping to manage pain, regulating digestion, and even improving skin texture throughCBD cosmetics —or significantly alleviating the symptoms of serious diseases such as Parkinson’s.

It seems natural to wonder about the possible side effects of using CBD, especially on a regular basis. After all, the pharmaceutical industry has conditioned us to expect that we must “pay a certain price”—treating our general health issues while experiencing other unwanted side effects.

So here’s the question: Are there any harmful side effects lurking behind CBD’s popularity?
Our answer is: yes, but only at excessive doses or in cases of contraindications.

Unlike medication, taking CBD causes absolutely no side effects that are harmful to your health, nor does it pose any risk of addiction.
If you’re new to CBD, we recommend starting with just 2 or 3 drops at a time from a low-concentration CBD oil, such as CBD Elixir 5% oil, which was specifically developed to help new users get started with CBD.

The idea is to increase the dosage only gradually, or to stick with the dosage and concentration you're used to.

If the dosage is incorrect, any potential side effects you may experience are completely harmless to your health and mild in nature. These mainly include diarrhea, low blood pressure, digestive problems, headaches, and a loss of appetite.

However, it should be noted that these side effects occur mainly at very high, inappropriate doses, and that they disappear as soon as you stop taking CBD.

Keep in mind, however, that CBD is contraindicated in certain rare cases—not because of the substance itself, but rather because of the vulnerability of certain groups of people.

Among them are, in particular:

• pregnant and breastfeeding women,
• people undergoing medical treatment,
• kids,
• people with high blood pressure or heart conditions, as CBD may stimulate them.

As a precaution, if you think you may have any condition that could affect your CBD experience or cause unknown side effects, we recommend that you consult your doctor to get an informed opinion on the dosage or frequency of use that is safe for you.

Yes, CBD oil can expire—in other words, it can go bad.

If your CBD oil has expired, there’s usually little room for doubt. There are several signs that will help you tell: its smell, color, taste, or even its consistency —all of which can help you determine whether it’s safe to continue using it.

If you don’t want to throw away the leftover CBD oil at the bottom of your bottle, there are several creative—and, most importantly, safe—options available to you.
This approach offers both environmental and financial benefits.

Here’s an example of how you can repurpose your CBD oil into a scalp treatment. Even though the effects of the cannabinoids may have diminished or even disappeared due to the oil’s expiration, it remains a unique nourishing solution that you can apply to your hair without hesitation.