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5 Things All Parents Should Know About CBD Oil and Their Kids

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Certain pain conditions can be treated by CBD oil.

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CBD (cannabidiol) oil is a trendy health and wellness cure. It’s said to calm the nerves and promise other benefits for overall health and wellness. But is it okay to use CBD for your kids?

In short, yes, it is. Cannabinoids and endocannabinoids occur naturally in the body, and children are exposed to external sources of cannabinoids quite frequently. In fact, human breast milk is an abundant source of endocannabinoids, which assist with infant development.

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