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Why cannabis can make your heart race

The Cannigma

This is believed to be due to a widening of the blood vessels, which is also responsible for those red eyes people get after using cannabis. In higher doses cannabis can also lead to a drop in blood pressure , resulting in dizziness and lightheadedness. Cardiac-related mortality data from the U.S. increase among women 11.

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What is CBG?

The Cannigma

First isolated by Rephael Mechulam and Yehiel Gaoni in 1964, CBG is often referred to as “the mother of all cannabinoids,” suggesting that it is superior to other cannabinoids. CBG and colitis A 2013 study on CBG for inflammatory bowel diseases concluded that “CBG may represent a new therapeutic opportunity in IBD.”

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Understanding Cannabis Flavonoids

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Flavonoids have been linked to improving cardiovascular health, including positive benefits when it comes to treating heart disease and high blood pressure. [4] While these two compounds are different, they do work together in a synergetic nature, often referred to as the entourage effect. 1] Chae, S. H., & Park, S.

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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

Greencamp

Patients who were given synthetic forms of cannabinoids did report some improvements for their nausea, but also stated that there were a lot of negative effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, anxiety and depression , drops in blood pressure , and even hallucinations and paranoia. References. It also effectively calms nausea.

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

Cannabis Law Report

28) Side effects noted included strangely enough, vomiting and abdominal pain, psychiatric side effects including depression and paranoia, and low blood pressure. References. 2013 Sep;36(9):2530-5. 27) A 1998 study found a low potential for abuse and no indication of patients chasing the drug. (28) Diabetes Care.

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

Cannabis Law Report

In this position paper, cannabis is an overarching term used to refer to the plant Cannabis sativa. 5 The biological system responsible for the synthesis and degradation of cannabinoids in mammals is referred to as the endocannabinoid system, which is largely comprised of two g-coupled protein receptors (GPCRs). References.