Project CBD speaks with Dr. Rachel Knox about “endocannabinology,” THC/CBD synergies, and whole food nutrition.
Tag: Endocannabinoid System
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Chemicals in Nutmeg Boost Anandamide
Thanks to myristicin and other mescaline-like molecules, nutmeg is hallucinogenic in large doses.
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Is CBD an Endocannabinoid Reuptake Inhibitor?
Project CBD speaks with Matt Elmes, PhD about his post-doctoral research on CBD, fatty acid transport molecules, and the ECS.
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The Endocannabinoid System & the Runner’s High
Evidence is accumulating that the endocannabinoid system contributes significantly to the so-called “runner’s high.”
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Leafy Greens & Diabetes
β-caryophyllene is a terpene present in cannabis as well as many dark green, leafy vegetables.
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CBD, THC & Caffeine
It is increasingly recognized that CBD can moderate the effects of THC, but the mechanisms aren’t obvious.
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Caffeine, ADHD & the CB1 Receptor
Caffeine may block other effects of cannabinoids.
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CBD & Neurogenesis
One broad effect of CBD and THC is the stimulation of neurogenesis — the production and integration of new neurons in the brain.
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Markers of Endometrial Cancer
Recent research has indicated a role of endocannabinoids in endometriosis and related diseases.
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Pancreatitis in Cannabis Users
People with pancreatitis who had cannabinoids in their bloodstream were 3-4x less likely to die in the hospital.