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Cannabinoids & Sleep
Results of a randomized and double-blind controlled trial evaluating the effect of the non-psychoactive cannabinoid, cannabidiol, on sleep, mental health, and immune function were recently published in Nutrients. In this 8-week trial, 28 healthy college-age participants (median age of 25.9) received either 50mg cannabidiol or a calorie-matched placebo (consisting of medium chain triglycerides), taken 1…
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Cannabinoids & the Skin
Recent research has found that cannabinoids’ ability to help modulate the body’s natural inflammatory response may be behind their usefulness for a wide range of skin issues. At the time of writing, 28 states allow comprehensive medical cannabis programs and 1 in 10 adults who use cannabis in America use it for medical reasons. Topical…
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Cannabinoid Type-1 CB1 Receptors Impact Motivation for Exercise
A 2019 study published in JCI Insight used a two-step operant choice protocol to identify a neurobiological mechanism that may contribute to sedentary behavior. The study was designed on the premise that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) may play a pivotal role in setting the rewarding properties of rodent wheel running, and in turn, human exercise.…
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New Study Reveals How Cannabidiol Alters Brain Activity
In a recent report published in Psychological Medicine, researchers performed fMRI scans to measure brain activity in 13 patients suffering from an acute manic episode. Senior author, Professor Sagnik Bhattacharyya, from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King’s College London and his team observed how the endocannabinoid system could be altered in these…
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Cannabinoids: The Ultimate Guide
What is all the fuss about cannabinoids? Is it all about cannabis or is there more to the hype? These are common questions, and for good reason. Although cannabinoids were pinpointed thanks to research into cannabis, cannabinoids are proving to be a treasure trove for deep exploration into holistic health and well-being. In this ultimate…