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Insufficient evidence

Muscular dystrophy & cannabis

Only preclinical (cell and animal) studies exist; no human trials show benefit, and cannabinoids do not address the underlying genetic defect.

Sources: CBD in muscular dystrophy (preclinical)

Most-studied cannabinoids

CBD

Safety & cautions

Anecdotal use only.

Clinical research below concerns cannabis or cannabinoids, not evidence that a named cultivar treats a condition.

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