Cannabis as Medicine: How CBD (Cannabidiol) Benefits the Brain and Nervous System Audrey Lefebvre wakeup-world.com/2016/03/20/cannabis-as-medicine-how-cbd-cannabidiol-benefits-the-human-brainand-nervous-system/ Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active cannabinoid found in cannabis which, unlike THC (tetrahydro-cannabinol), does not produce a psychoactive effect in the brain. For this reason, CBD has become a primary focus of medicinal cannabis studies. CBD has been found to have a wide range of benefits, including lowering blood sugar levels, promoting bone growth, and importantly, protecting the human brain and nervous system from degeneration. How CBD Protects the Nervous System The nervous system is comprised of two main parts: the peripheral nervous system, which includes the nerves and ganglia on [...]
Lire la suite6 variétés de cannabis pleines de THCV Aurélien BERNARD Newsweed.fr, 30 janvier 2020 https://www.newsweed.fr/5-varietes-cannabis-thcv/ À mesure que les connaissances scientifiques sur le cannabis se développent, la composition chimique du cannabis et la manière dont il interagit avec le corps se dévoilent. Et si le CBD ou le THC sont largement étudiés, certains cannabinoïdes plus rares comme le THCV (tetrahydocannabivarine) intéressent de plus en plus les scientifiques. Au cours de la dernière décennie, des études sur des humains et des animaux ont identifié le potentiel du THCV pour réduire l’appétit chez les personnes qui luttent pour perdre du poids, réguler la glycémie chez les personnes atteintes [...]
Lire la suiteLifetime marijuana use in relation to insulin resistance in lean, overweight, and obese US adults Gerard Ngueta, Ruth Ndjaboue Journal of Diabetes, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1111/1753-0407.12958 Abstract Background Obese individuals are more likely to show insulin resistance (IR). However, limited population studies on marijuana use with markers of IR have yielded mixed results. The aim of this study was to examine the association of marijuana use with IR in US adults with different body mass index (BMI) status. Methods Data from the 2009 to 2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were abstracted. Minimal lifetime marijuana use was estimated using the duration of regular exposure and frequency of use. [...]
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