#90: Stuart Tomc

Published: Oct. 20, 2015, 11:30 p.m.

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Today\\u2019s show features Stuart Tomc, a natural health aficionado and science guru who\\u2019s worked at a litany of blockbuster nutrition companies, such as Nordic Naturals, North American Urban Spice, and, most recently, Cannavest. If you\\u2019re a science buff, and you\\u2019re ready to dive into the nitty gritty mechanics of the emerging science on CBD (cannabidiol) and omega-3 fatty acids, then you won\\u2019t want to miss this episode. First, Stuart sheds light on the optimal testing required to make sure you\\u2019re getting the omega-3 intake your body type needs. Then, Elle and Stuart dive into an in-depth review of the current scientific literature supporting the various benefits of compounds found in hemp. Those benefits range from neuroprotective, anxiolytic, seizure-reducing, and metabolic optimizing effects. Elle and Stuart go over the fundamental differences between the compound typically recognized in popular culture, THC, and the rich array of other compounds found in the plant that has an unmistakable history of controversy. So pop on your thinking caps, folks, and tune into this episode that doesn\\u2019t pull any punches when it comes to hard science!

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