Medical Marijuana Program Connection

promising remedies for aluminum-related neurological damage

MMP News AuthorJune 20, 2023

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers assessed the potential protective effect of cannabidiol (CBD)- and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-based oils derived from Cannabis sativa plants against aluminum (Al)-induced neurotoxicity in the zebrafish animal model. Study: Cannabis sativa-based oils against aluminum-induced neurotoxicity. Image Credit: Creativan/Shutterstock.com Background The secondary metabolism of C. sativa generates hundreds of chemicals, ... Read More

Does CBD mitigate harms of cannabis?

MMP News AuthorNovember 20, 2022

Cannabis is a psychedelic drug being increasingly legalized throughout the western world for medicinal and recreational purposes. Simultaneously, more potent drug preparations are being used in terms of their ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentrations. THC is known to cause acute adverse effects and may result in long-term impairments when consistently used in ... Read More

Sleep and CBN: What we really know about the buzzy cannabis compound

MMP News AuthorNovember 18, 2020

The information contained in this article is not a substitute for, or alternative to information from a healthcare practitioner. Please consult a healthcare professional before using any product and check your local laws before making any purchasing decisions. As soon as my head hits the pillow on stressful nights, my brain ... Read More

Cannabis compound can help reduce lung damage from Covid-19, study claims

MMP News AuthorOctober 20, 2020

A compound found in cannabis can help to reduce lung damage from Covid-19, a new study claims. Researchers from the Dental College of Georgia say that CBD appears to reduce the ‘cytokine storm’ that damages the lungs of patients with Covid-19. Earlier this year, the team found that CBD was ... Read More