CBD has a very interesting connection to the gut, and, in my opinion, should definitely be part of a supplement program that supports healthy gut function. But to really appreciate why, you have to know a couple of basics—like, for example, why is gut health so important to begin with?
The gut—the whole intestinal tract—contains the body’s largest interface between a person and his external environment. (1) Think about it. The single-celled wall of cells that line the gut is the only line of defense protecting the bloodstream from assorted toxins and irritants that wind up in the digestive tract. Its healthy functioning is absolutely essential to nearly any aspect of human health, including, by the way, mental health.