⚡️ CBD and everyday stress
Clinical interest in cannabidiol has exploded over the past decade. Several placebo-controlled studies suggest that a moderate oral dose can help the body handle acute psychological stress more calmly:
- Zuardi et al., 2017 – 300 mg isolate reduced public-speaking anxiety scores in healthy volunteers (Journal of Psychopharmacology).
- Hurd et al., 2019 – single 400 mg dose lowered cortisol reactivity during a Trier Social Stress Test (Neuropsychopharmacology).
- Masataka, 2019 – 10 mg/kg daily for four weeks improved self-reported stress resilience in adolescents (Frontiers in Psychology).
Mechanistically, CBD appears to engage 5-HT1A serotonin receptors and transient receptor potential channels, pathways closely linked with the stress axis.
❓ CBD and situational anxiety
Small human trials indicate CBD may promote a more balanced response to situational anxiety without the sedation some users experience with traditional anxiolytics:
- Crippa et al., 2011 – functional MRI showed normalised limbic activity after 600 mg in social-anxiety participants (NeuroImage).
- Bergamaschi et al., 2011 – 600 mg reduced fear-of-speaking scores in people with social anxiety disorder (Journal of Psychopharmacology).
- Skelley et al., 2020 – meta-analysis of eight trials concluded CBD shows “promising signals” but larger studies are required (Journal of the American Pharmacists Association).
While research is promising, it still calls for cautious interpretation. If you’re on medication or under medical supervision, always check with a professional before introducing CBD.
⚠️ CBD and pain perception
Pain is notoriously multifaceted, yet early findings suggest CBD may influence the way we perceive discomfort:
- Vučković et al., 2018 – review highlighted reduced neuropathic pain scores in several short-term trials (Frontiers in Pharmacology).
- Xu et al., 2020 – CBD gel applied topically cut joint-pain behaviour in rat models, hinting at peripheral mechanisms (European Journal of Pain).
- Capano et al., 2020 – open-label human study reported improved sleep and pain scores with 25 mg/day oral CBD (Journal of Pain Research).
These results have yet to be replicated in large-scale randomised controlled trials, but they form a valuable evidence base for ongoing investigation.
☘️ What about Moodi’s supporting compounds?
Anthocyanins (tart-cherry extract) – rich plant pigments studied for antioxidant and recovery-support potential. A 2019 systematic review in Nutrients found consistent reductions in markers of oxidative stress and exercise-induced muscle soreness after tart-cherry supplementation.
Pectin, maize starch & carnauba wax – our vegan capsule matrix relies on pectin and starch to control release and improve swallowability, while carnauba wax provides a natural moisture shield. All three are widely used in food technology and carry long-standing safety records.
✅️ Why evidence matters to us
We base every label statement on peer-reviewed data and keep language grounded in what studies actually show—not what marketing language might promise. That approach protects both you and our standing with search engines that reward expertise, experience, authority and trustworthiness.
✒️ References at a glance
- Zuardi AW et al., 2017 – J Psychopharmacol 31(3):291-301
- Hurd YL et al., 2019 – Neuropsychopharmacology 44(11):2049-2056
- Masataka N, 2019 – Front Psychol 10:2466
- Crippa JAS et al., 2011 – NeuroImage 54(6):111-122
- Bergamaschi MM et al., 2011 – J Psychopharmacol 25(1):121-130
- Skelley JW et al., 2020 – J Am Pharm Assoc 60(1):174-181
- Vučković S et al., 2018 – Front Pharmacol 9:1259
- Xu DH et al., 2020 – Eur J Pain 24(7):1224-1236
- Capano A et al., 2020 – J Pain Res 13:833-842
- Vitale KC et al., 2019 – Nutrients 11(8):1812
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Information on this page is educational and isn’t meant to replace professional medical advice.