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Research Spotlight
Cannabis and Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disease characterized by a marked and progressive decline in cognitive function. Unfortunately for the nearly 5 million people in the U.S that suffer from it, there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, in recent years, scientists and researchers have conducted many exploratory studies that have revealed a potentially powerful new tool in the treatment of Alzheimer’s.
Cannabinoids as Antioxidants and Neuroprotectants
Cannabis and Alzheimer’s. To the average person, the words don't seem to fit together. Until that is, they realize that the U.S. government holds a patent on the use of cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants. In layman’s terms, the patent claims that certain elements found in the Cannabis sativa plant are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and HIV dementia.
Continue Reading... View All ResearchCannabinoids work at the cellular level, so they have the potential to not only remove the buildup of senile plaques but to also inhibit the inflammatory process that can accelerate the progression of Alzheimer's.
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