{"id":705,"date":"2019-07-25T00:28:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T00:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmlearnver2.wmmota.com\/?p=705"},"modified":"2026-04-18T01:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T01:24:08","slug":"cbd-oil-parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cbd\/cbd-oil-parkinsons-disease","title":{"rendered":"CBD oil and Parkinson's disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. Dopamine cells help control movement and also influence mood. Many individuals living with Parkinson's experience tremors, stiffness, or slowness of movement, and they may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/0006322393902378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">have depression or anxiety<\/a>. The symptoms of the disease can also cause pain. The condition is both chronic and progressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-2633\">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Tincture-1.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_324\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Tincture-1-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Tincture-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Tincture-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Tincture-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Tincture-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>Studies indicate that CBD may improve quality of life for Parkinson's disease patients.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_324\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Tincture-1-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Tincture-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Tincture-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Tincture-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/171228_Tincture-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There is still no cure for PD, but symptoms can be managed with surgery or medications that mimic or increase dopamine. Some of these medications can cause unpleasant short term-side effects, however, such as dizziness, nausea, or even compulsive behaviors. Unfortunately, the benefits offered by these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/parkinsons-disease\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20376062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">medicines can wane or become unstable over time<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emerging research suggests that CBD may offer therapeutic benefits for those living with Parkinson's.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"what-the-research-says\">\n\tWhat the research says<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CBD has been shown to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17157290\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">anti-inflammatory<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26556726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">neuroprotective<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19074681\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">antioxidative<\/a> effects in studies involving animal and human subjects. Both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15869932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">oxidative stress and inflammation<\/a> play a role in Parkinson's and all movement disorders to some extent. CBD has also been shown to have <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/0269881110379283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">anti-anxiety properties<\/a>, which helps patients who experience anxiety or depression and increased tremors caused by anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the human studies that have evaluated CBD as a treatment for PD have focused on its potential to help with non-motor symptoms, such as psychotic symptoms, well-being, and sleep disorders. But <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/0269881119895536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">a 2020 study<\/a> published in the \u201cJournal of Psychopharmacology\u201d shows that CBD can reduce anxiety in PD patients, and consequently, the intensity of anxiety-related tremors. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23791616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">There is also research in animal models<\/a> indicating that CBD may help with the management of motor symptoms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-2635\">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/180828_Social_Tincture_140-2.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_62\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/180828_Social_Tincture_140-2-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/180828_Social_Tincture_140-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/180828_Social_Tincture_140-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/180828_Social_Tincture_140-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/180828_Social_Tincture_140-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"CBD oil drop\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>CBD can reduce anxiety in PD patients, and consequently, the intensity of anxiety-related tremors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_62\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/180828_Social_Tincture_140-2-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/180828_Social_Tincture_140-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/180828_Social_Tincture_140-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/180828_Social_Tincture_140-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/180828_Social_Tincture_140-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"CBD oil drop\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5958190\/\">One 2018 review<\/a> of existing research published in Frontiers in Pharmacology on CBD for Parkinson's disease suggests that CBD may play more of a preventive role in the illness rather than a therapeutic one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/0269881114550355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">A 2014 study<\/a> on human participants published in the \u201cJournal of Psychopharmacology\u201d indicated that CBD might improve the quality of life of PD patients. The study's authors found improvements in functioning and well-being among patients treated with 300 milligrams of CBD daily over six weeks, and pointed to its anti-anxiety, antidepressant, and sedative properties as possibly explaining these improvements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the study authors failed to find a statistically significant benefit of CBD for motor symptoms, nor was there evidence that CBD provided neuroprotective benefits despite evidence of neuroprotection in animal models. The authors did acknowledge that the study used a small sample (21 patients in total) and that longer tracking may be required for neuroprotective benefits to become apparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theroc.us\/researchlibrary\/Cannabidiol%20can%20improve%20complex%20sleep-related%20behaviours%20associated%20with%20rapid%20eye%20movement%20sleep%20behaviour%20disorder%20in%20Parkinson%27s%20disease%20patients-%20a%20case%20series.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">A 2014 case report<\/a> published in the \u201cJournal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics\u201d investigated CBD as a treatment for REM sleep behavior disorder in four Parkinson's disease patients. Three patients received 75 milligrams of CBD per day, and one received 300 milligrams daily. All four patients received CBD for six weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nightmares, agitation, and aggressive behavior were promptly and significantly reduced in the case of one man, and completely ceased in the other three cases over six weeks. However, after the treatment was interrupted, symptoms returned with the same frequency and intensity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Guilherme_Rodrigues4\/publication\/23265338_Cannabidiol_for_the_treatment_of_psychosis_in_Parkinsons_disease\/links\/54be8e060cf2b53d1965a0b9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">A 2008 pilot study<\/a>, also published in the \u201cJournal of Psychopharmacology\u201d, evaluated the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of CBD on Parkinson's disease patients with psychotic symptoms. Psychosis affects almost one-third of PD patients in the latter stages of the illness. Four men and two women who had had psychosis for at least three months received pure CBD in varying doses (beginning with 150 milligrams per day) for four weeks in conjunction with their usual therapy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The results showed that the CBD treatment significantly improved thinking disorders, and also significantly decreased sleep disturbances, hallucinations, and delusions. Although CBD did not affect motor function in a statistically significant way, patients seemed to show some improvement. Patients tolerated the CBD treatment well, without experiencing adverse effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"patient-perspectives\">\n\tPatient perspectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Reddit forums, patients living with PD discuss their experiences of using CBD as a treatment for symptoms associated with the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Parkinsons\/comments\/ai9dah\/cbd_oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">One contributor noted<\/a> that CBD seemed to improve motor function to some degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe've been trying drops under the tongue for the last couple of weeks with my father to help him sleep at night. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Parkinsons\/comments\/ai9dah\/cbd_oil\/\" target=\"_blank\">Not used consistently enough to see if it's helping yet, but my mother notices some reduction in his hand tremors.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-2634\">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_2796.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_582\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_2796-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_2796.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_2796-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_2796-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_2796-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>In Reddit forums, patients living with Parkinson's Disease discuss their experiences of using CBD as a treatment for symptoms associated with the condition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_582\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_2796-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_2796.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_2796-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_2796-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-2350_Wellness-CBD-Personas_AirBnB-Day2_2796-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Parkinsons\/comments\/a3px36\/experience_using_cbd_for_parkinsons_tremor_relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Another contributor<\/a> found that CBD was more effective when teamed with THC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don't use CBD for my tremors (they are very minor unless I'm in a lot of pain or stressed) but I use it for muscle rigidity and pain. I personally do not find CBD as effective as THC, but I do use both.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual living with Parkinson's disease shared his observations on a <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.parkinson.org\/topic\/22515-cbd-oil-does-this-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">forum maintained by Parkinson.org<\/a> after using CBD (without THC) for a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOver the course of the past month, I've lost some of the super benefits that I thought I was getting during the first week, but the fact remains that a noticeable level of improvement has persisted. I really need help with anxiety, agitation, anger issues, autonomic nerve deficiencies,&nbsp; and many other non-movement type things. I think and hope that the CBD oil is helping.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"what-the-experts-say\">\n\tWhat the experts say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fernanda F. Peres is the leading author on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5958190\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">2018 review of CBD<\/a> as a treatment for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, published in \u201cFrontiers in Pharmacology.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peres is convinced that CBD holds strong potential in the treatment of PD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have data pointing to CBD's beneficial effects on non-motor symptoms. Using CBD in addition to antiparkinsonian medications is a future possibility, in my opinion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peres points out that first-line medications for PD, such as carbidopa-levodopa, improve the motor symptoms, but can lead to significant adverse effects such as psychotic symptoms or involuntary movements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CBD, on the other hand only causes mild side effects, such as fatigue or a dry mouth in some individuals. Although there is currently a lack of clinical evidence in human studies, Peres believes that earlier diagnoses of Parkinson's disease will enable the neuroprotective properties of CBD to work better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-2637\">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Siskiyou-Sungrown_CBD-Cannabis-Tincture_3.jpg\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_638\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Siskiyou-Sungrown_CBD-Cannabis-Tincture_3-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Siskiyou-Sungrown_CBD-Cannabis-Tincture_3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Siskiyou-Sungrown_CBD-Cannabis-Tincture_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Siskiyou-Sungrown_CBD-Cannabis-Tincture_3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Siskiyou-Sungrown_CBD-Cannabis-Tincture_3-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"CBD oil dropper\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>More research is needed to understand if CBD may help prevent or decelerate neurodegeneration leading to motor abnormalities.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_638\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Siskiyou-Sungrown_CBD-Cannabis-Tincture_3-768x432.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Siskiyou-Sungrown_CBD-Cannabis-Tincture_3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Siskiyou-Sungrown_CBD-Cannabis-Tincture_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Siskiyou-Sungrown_CBD-Cannabis-Tincture_3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Siskiyou-Sungrown_CBD-Cannabis-Tincture_3-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"CBD oil dropper\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>She points to the studies performed on rodents that demonstrate the beneficial effects of CBD on treating or preventing motor abnormalities and emphasizes that the difference between the human and animal studies is that PD is diagnosed later in human participants, compared with animal models in which PD is induced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cConsidering the neuroprotective effects of CBD, it might not be beneficial after extensive neurodegeneration. We speculate that future improvements in PD diagnosis criteria will lead to earlier diagnosis and will expand CBD's benefits for PD patients. CBD is a molecule with multiple mechanisms of action, not all of them fully elucidated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"bottom-line\">\n\tBottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is evidence that CBD may improve quality of life and sleep in Parkinson's disease patients, more research on human subjects is needed to understand if CBD may help prevent or decelerate neurodegeneration that is the hallmark of PD.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Major contributions from <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/subject-matter-expert\/apoe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Adie Rae<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. Dopamine cells help control movement and also influence mood. Many individuals living with Parkinson's experience tremors, stiffness, or slowness of movement, and they may have depression or anxiety. 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