{"id":133,"date":"2019-09-16T23:31:51","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T23:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmlearnver2.wmmota.com\/?p=133"},"modified":"2026-02-22T15:47:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T15:47:39","slug":"cbd-oil-for-hair-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cbd\/cbd-oil-for-hair-loss","title":{"rendered":"CBD, hemp seed oil and hair loss"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hair loss<\/a> affects everyone in varying degrees with up to 100 strands of loss per day considered normal. Higher amounts of hair loss are not typical and may have hereditary, hormonal, or stress-related causes. Some who experience hair loss try shampoos or creams to stimulate regrowth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CBD oil has frequently been in the press for its purported soothing effects on pain<\/a> and anxiety<\/a>. As with any trend, some people are making claims that can't be supported. CBD oil for hair loss is one of them. There are some online claims that research shows CBD is great for hair loss. The problem seems to be a lack of understanding about the difference between CBD oil and hemp seed oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let's separate CBD from hemp seed oil. The former is a cannabinoid found in the trichomes of the cannabis plant. CBD can be derived from marijuana or hemp. Hemp seed oil, however, comes from the seed of the hemp plant. The amino acids and fatty acids necessary for hair growth are found in hemp seeds, not CBD oil, according to Dr. Adie Wilson-Poe, a neuroscientist at Legacy Research Institute, specializing in cannabis pharmacology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tResearch overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amino acids (dubbed the building blocks of protein) and fatty acids are essential to hair growth and can be found in abundance in hemp seeds. The same omega-3s and omega-6s that make foods like salmon and walnuts healthy options also play a role in nourishing the hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following studies expand on these ideas to show how CBD oil may help slow or stop hair loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tThe studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 2014 study conducted at the University of Seville in Spain found that hemp seed oil contains optimal levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which can facilitate hair growth. Researchers also found other essential fatty acids in hemp seed oil, including linoleic and gamma linoleic acids. Finally, researchers noted the presence of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium, all of which may enrich hair health. It's important to note that this research pertains to essential acids in the diet, not topical applications, and the study focuses on beneficial components of hemp seed oil in general, not specifically for hair loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t

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There is no evidence to support that either oral or topical cannabinoids are effective for moisturizing the scalp or ameliorating hair loss. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t