Two studies dropped. One got plenty of press and you've likely already seen and heard people telling you that CBD cures COVID.
It's not in my job description to be a buzzkill or a scientist, so I'll just point out what the scientists say and write. : )
The first study/paper is an abstract which has been widely quoted and has already been the subject of many many articles. No need to read that one, I want you to read the other one.
The second article has had no traction. It is a preprint and it is available in full.
21 scientists have put their name to the paper.
It states:
"This study highlights CBD, and its active metabolite, 7-OH-CBD, as potential preventative agents and therapeutic treatments for SARS-CoV-2 at early stages of infection."
Cannabidiol Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Replication and Promotes the Host Innate Immune Response
The rapid spread of COVID-19 underscores the need for new treatments. Here we report that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound produced by the cannabis plant, inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection. CBD and its metabolite, 7-OH-CBD, but not congeneric cannabinoids, potently ...
