CALMING CBD REFRESHER

Trip CBD Infused Peach Ginger Drink, 250ml, £2, sainsburys.co.uk Per 100ml: Calories, 8.4; saturated fat, 0g; sugar, 1.8g; salt, 0g CLAIM: ‘Infused with 15mg CBD, lemon balm to reduce anxiety, L-theanine to brighten mood and anti-inflammatory turmeric.’ EXPERT VERDICT: CBD is an extract from the cannabis plant with the psychoactive element that makes you ‘high’ removed. Although its effects are unproven, CBD is said to help reduce stress, anxiety and pain. There is 15mg CBD here — the minimum thought to be effective. If you are on any medication, check with your doctor before taking any CBD.

There is evidence L-theanine, a green tea extract, soothes stress-induced anxiety, but I doubt there’s enough of this or any other compound here to have much of a beneficial effect. TASTE: Sweet peach with a fiery ginger kick. 8/10