The heat you feel when you bite into a spicy pepper? It comes from activation of TRPV1 receptors.
Tag: Inflammation
Posted inSafety
CBD vs. Alcohol
An unfortunate slogan of the cannabis legalization movement has been “Regulate cannabis like alcohol.”
Posted inHealth
Ibuprofen as a FAAH Inhibitor
Ibuprofen is unique because it’s also a FAAH inhibitor and slows the breakdown of anandamide.
Posted inHealth
Who’s in My Entourage?
The entourage effect was a term first used to describe the various endocannabinoids that work together.
Posted inHealth
CB2 Protects Against Fibrosis
Activating the CB2 receptor ameliorated nicotine-induced fibrosis, while blocking the receptor exacerbated the problem.
Posted inHealth
Self-Medicating for Endometriosis
Unfortunately, more women used alcohol than cannabis to manage symptoms.
Posted inHealth
CBD, the Entourage Effect & the Microbiome
Project CBD discusses the benefits of CBD, the “entourage effect” and the microbiome with Dr. Ethan Russo.
Posted inHealth
Should You Use Cannabis to Prevent Illness?
Preventive medicine is a hot topic these days as everyone is looking for ways to stay healthy and avoid illness.
Posted inScience
ICRS 2018: Report from Leiden (Part 2)
Targeting the endocannabinoid system for therapeutic relief.
Posted inScience
ICRS 2018: CBD Shines in Leiden (Part 1)
New scientific findings highlight the 28th annual meeting of the International Cannabinoid Research Society.