CLAUDIA’S CBD REGIME JUST LEFT ME FEELING QUEASY

AS HUNDREDS of thousands of Britons take CBD regularly, I decided to have my own CBD experience for a week. I am a sceptical person, and not into natural health. But at 25 years of age, I do suffer from back pain which can make sleeping tough, so I was ready to give something new a try.

I decided to get in touch with one of the CBD companies to try their wares. One stood out: Cannaray, which has Claudia Winkleman, 49, as its ‘brand ambassador’. The celebrity shares her CBD regime on the Cannaray website, so I thought I’d give it a go. The first product was Night Time CBD Oil Drops (£18), which Winkleman says she loves because ‘number one, it has sexy packaging. And it’s just next to my bed, so it’s super easy’. So far, so mysterious. The oil is pepper mint flavoured and the bottle contains 100 doses. Each 50mg of CBD is delivered with a glass pipette under the tongue or in a drink.

Before bed on a Monday night, I squirted the oil under my tongue and held it there for 30 seconds as instructed. I had to stop myself from gagging, and the horrible oily taste stayed well after I’d brushed my teeth.

Cannaray said Winkleman takes the oil to help her sleep, but it didn’t work for me.

Next up was Bright Days CBD Oil Drops, with a juniper and lime flavour. I put the oil in my morning coffee on Tuesday and instantly regretted it. It was a sour, greasy mess, and I didn’t feel any different. Finally, Winkleman recommended Bright Days CBD capsules, containing 10mg of CBD.

A tub of 20 costs £18, and Winkleman takes this ‘little magic capsule’ because ‘there’s a lot going on’ in her daily routine (which includes two naps, and a spray tan).

I decided to try these late on a Wednesday afternoon, on a tiring and busy day, in the hope that the capsules would perk me up. But I struggled to concentrate and felt zonked. I don’t know if this was the CBD.

I can confidently say CBD did not help my pains or improve my sleep, or have any other noticeable effect. But I’m glad Claudia Winkleman enjoys hers so much.