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Understanding Cannabis Flavonoids

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Flavonoids have been linked to improving cardiovascular health, including positive benefits when it comes to treating heart disease and high blood pressure. [4] The highest concentration of this flavonoid is found in capers and saffron. There are over 6,000 varieties of flavonoids, providing a wide range of functions. [1]

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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According to the 2018 National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Monitoring the Future Survey (MTF), daily, past month, past year, and lifetime marijuana use among 8 th graders has declined, and remained unchanged in 10 th and 12 th graders, when compared to the 2013 MTF survey. However, CB1 is most concentrated in the neural tissues.

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

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The most common side effects reported were somnolence (25%), decreased appetite (19%) diarrhea, (19%) Fatigue, (13%) Elevated liver enzymes, (7%) Convulsion, (11%) Increased appetite, (9%) Status epilepticus, (8%) Lethargy, (7%) Weight increased, (7%) Weight decreased, (6%) Drug concentration increased, (6%). 2013 Sep;36(9):2530-5.