CBD has witnessed incredible growth in popularity over the last few years and continues to increase exponentially in popularity in the market, and shows no indication of slowing down anytime shortly. What exactly is the reason behind the rage over CBD, and why has this substance that has been in use over thousands of years across the globe taken for so long to make it into the mass market?
What's changed to make CBD so popular?
Cannabis and hemp have been utilized in the ancient world of medicine and religious ceremony for quite a long time, and the first evidence of the human consumption of cannabis dates back to around two thousand years ago. Why does it seem like CBD is only now entering the market in the present era? Why has it taken so long?
The most straightforward answer is that CBD is more than a few years old as a distinct chemical extraction. In 1940, it wasn't until when organic chemical chemist Roger Adams discovered CBD, which was later identified in 1942. It was a bit surprising that this took more than 20 years before THC, the "high" chemical, THC, was discovered.
The psychoactive effects of THC were well-known long before it was discovered, and it was a prohibited substance in the UK before this discovery became known. It was because a stigma was already associated with marijuana use, and the newly discovered chemicals were not studied or widely known in the early days.
It is because of a combination of more than 80 years of study and a more excellent knowledge of cannabinoids and cannabis and cannabinoids that the negative perception of CBD has been reformed and is much more palatable.
It's been proven that CBD does not cause any high and is safe to consume, and some claim to experience excellent outcomes from CBD. Research in many fields is also showing positive results, and CBD is being utilized to treat ailments like epilepsy across the US, as well as being investigated further to discover a variety of potential advantages.
Is CBD going to be a hit?
The CBD market in the UK is increasing as people are eager to experience the product for themselves. The market is expected to be worth PS1B in 2025, an amount that is on its way to achieving and surpassing. As the perception of CBD gets more accepted and accepted, it will only increase the accessibility of the market.
The increase in interest is also favorable for product and brand responsibility in the UK. As consumers become more knowledgeable about CBD, brands must offer higher-quality products, greater openness (such as lab tests), and a more comprehensive range of products. CBD oils have been the most popular for a long time, but nowadays, products such as balms, creams, creams, skincare serums, and various other products have become more sought-after.
The UK regulations regarding CBD are beginning to catch up with other countries, the most significant being the Novel Foods Act. The brands that wish to sell their products in the UK have to be registered and meet specific standards for quality, which means that dishonest or low-quality brands won't be able to keep selling their products.
The responsibility now rests on the companies to develop top-quality products for their customers and to comply with (and surpass) the requirements of any regulations. However, one thing is sure. CBD is here to stay.
