For instance, studies have shown that CBD enhances gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) synaptic transmission, a neurotransmitter associated with calming effects, and CBD consumption is related to the upregulation of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), indicating a potential to address anxiety-related conditions and cognitive issues (Augustin and Lovinger, 2022; Sales et al., 2019). This evidence concerns the gene BDNF and Anxiety.