Millions of Britons consume cannabidiol (CBD) every day, whether to boost their concentration or manage conditions such as anxiety, depression and joint pain, or just because it is fashionable. It is so commonplace you can buy “gummies” in Tesco or a fizzy drink in a Waitrose meal deal.
Driven by the consumer craze for wellness and healthy lifestyles, the popularity of CBD products has exploded in recent years, but the burgeoning industry is now under a cloud after UK food regulators slashed the recommended daily intake for adults to just 10mg.