From NBC's TODAY show to your local advertising banner at your shopping mall, CBD is appearing in countless media channels, making it hard to ignore. As a result of CBD's popularity and market potential, entrepreneurs and celebrities into CBD are rushing in. CBD has gained traction as a pain reliever, acne treatment, and anti-anxiety medication. Here is a short list of celebrities into CBD:
- Mike Tyson
- Kim Kardashian
- Megan Rapinoe
- Nate Diaz
- Jennifer Aniston
- Morgan Freeman
- Michael J. Fox
Mike Tyson: Reinventing His Legacy
Mike Tyson, the fierce boxer who ruled the boxing rings from age 20, is an iconic celebrity into CBD. While speaking on Joey Diaz's podcast called The Church of What's Happening Now, Tyson referred to CBD as the "Miracle Oil" conjuring up the present sentiment held among cannabis enthusiasts.
As of lately, the former boxer's company, Tyaon Ranch, is rolling out a new product for its consumers, DwiiNK. The 10mg CBD-infused beverage comes in a 16.9oz bottle and costs $3.99. The bold move to sell this type of beverage comes from promising research showing a high demand for CBD-infused beverages.
Kim Kardashian: CBD Saved Her Life
Another celebrity into CBD is Kim Kardashian. She claims the cannabis compound is saving her life by allowing her to cope with the stress of caring for four children and law school. In an interview with PEOPLE magazine, Kim explains that she started using CBD to aid her sleep, which turned out to be an excellent decision.
To further cement her advocacy for CBD, Kim recently threw a CBD-themed Baby shower for her fourth child. During the event. Attendees made their own CBD-infused bath salts and body oils.
Kim explains the reason for such an unconventional baby shower:
"I thought it was kind of ridiculous to have a fourth [conventional] baby shower. But I thought I am freaking the F-out having a fourth kid, so everyone have a puff and put on some oil"
Megan Rapinoe: CBD Helped Her Win The World Cup
According to our next celebrity into CBD, Megan Rapinoe, the famous soccer player breaking records in the U.S. Women's national team and a 2019 World Cup Champion, CBD has helped her recover faster after training sessions. This ultimately allowed her to fit in more workouts into her routine. She has recently entered a partnership with Mendi, a CBD brand that targets athletes. Mendi's CEO, Rachel Rapinoe, Megan's twin sister, said:
"As a tool, CBD has been integral in Megan's training and recovery program for the past few years"
Nate Diaz: Has Been Using CBD For a While
Yet another athlete using CBD to cope with the consequences of competing at the highest level of their sport is Nate Diaz. While at an open workout for his fight against Anthony Pettis, Nate caught the attention of his fans by smoking a joint that turned out to only contain CBD which is legal.
Many believe it was a real joint due to Nate's advocacy for the legalization of marijuana. However, the UFC prohibits smoking marijuana while preparing for a fight. Yet in another public appearance during a UFC post-fight press conference, Nate used a pen to vape CBD Oil. Aside from using CBD to recover, Nate also owns a CBD brand by the name Game Up Nutrition. The store offers a line of CBD products like balms, protein powders, and lotions.
Jennifer Aniston: Her too!
"CBD helps with pain, stress, and anxiety, it has all the benefits of Marijuana without the high" are the famous words uttered by Jennifer Aniston. The well-known actress is known for her role in the television sitcom Friends(1994-2004), for which she earned Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild awards. Aniston is claimed to use CBD as an integral part of her health and wellness routine.
Morgan Freeman: Recovery After a Ferocious Car Accident
Actor, director, narrator, and at some point in his life, an Air Force enlistee, Morgan Freeman has done it all. Though we might know him for his role in the National Geographic's recent production, The Story of God, Freeman is now expanding his resume to include a strong advocacy for CBD.
This famous celebrity into CBD uses the cannabis compound to treat fibromyalgia pain in his arm. His ailment originated from a severe motor vehicle accident he suffered around 2008. Although he did not specify the strand of cannabis he uses, research suggests that the CBD compound is responsible for treating his chronic pain.
Michael J. Fox: Fighting Parkinson's disease
Perhaps battling one of the scariest ailments, Parkinson's disease, the Back to the Future star Michael J. Fox is now turning to cannabis to get relief from this neurological disorder. Doctors diagnosed Michael with Parkinson's at age 29, halting his acting career.
Instead of succumbing to depression he found passion in helping others fight his condition. For this reason, he invested $650 million in a foundation that has became the largest non-profit research foundation for Parkinson's disease in the world. The Michael J. Fox Foundation is studying the potential benefits of using CBD oil to treat this neurological condition.
So far the studies are yielding promising results. The most fascinating aspect of Michael's story is his recovery evidently observed in his interviews throughout the years, showing his symptoms less pronounced.
Conclusion
With so much anecdotal and little scientific evidence, CBD seems to address many ailments plaguing our society. But can we say with certainty that CBD treats all these diseases? The short answer is no. However, as scientists conduct further research the real benefits of using CBD will come to light.