Health characteristics of recreationally active female cannabidiol users: a real-world cross-sectional study (opens in new tab)

IntroductionCannabidiol (CBD) use has increased substantially in the United States alongside expanding legalization of cannabis and hemp-derived products. CBD is widely marketed for recovery, sleep, stress reduction, and overall well-being, yet evidence supporting these claims in healthy, physically active populations remains limited and mixed. Most controlled trials have been conducted in predominantly male cohorts, and emerging data suggest potential sex differences in CBD pharmacokinetics,...