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Marijuana & COVID-19: Top Studies [August 2020]

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2) A 2020 study found that CBD can inhibit the production of proinflammatory cytokines that have been associated with SARS-CoV2 induced multi-organ pathology and mortality. SARS-CoV2 is the virus that causes COVID-19.). However, while CBD has been getting most of the attention, a lesser known compound is slowing taking center stage.

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Cannabinoids for Tinnitus?

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Risk factors span a wide range of physical and psychological conditions including concussion, smoking, certain medications, ear infection, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and, most commonly, age-related hearing loss. 2020, doi:10.1002/lio2.479 Zheng, Yiwen et al. 2020, doi:10.3389/fneur.2020.505995

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The Observer—Complete CBD Oil Guide 2020

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The Observer— Complete CBD Oil Guide 2020. CBD Oil Guide 2020. CBD oil is said to be more concentrated and, therefore, reputedly works better than hemp oil when it comes to effectively treating anxiety disorders, arthritis and sleep deprivation. by Todd Dunsmore. December 12, 2019.

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Australia: University of Sydney ” Very high doses of cannabis component CBD don’t affect driving”

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In NSW, for example, it is legal provided a driver is not ‘impaired’ due to fatigue and/or lowered blood pressure. Peak concentrations of CBD in a person’s blood plasma are usually attained within three to four hours after taking it orally, although individual responses vary.

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What is CBG?

The Cannigma

In fact, CBG usually occurs in much lower concentrations than other cannabinoids like THC and CBD — typically around 0-1% in a cannabis flower. In addition, it is not known if CBG produces adverse effects related to the alpha-2 receptors such as changes in blood pressure, sedation, or interactions with other cardiovascular medications.

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More Marijuana Weight Loss Evidence: THCA-A

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As reported in the January 2020 issue of Biochemical Pharmacology , the researchers divided the mice into two groups, one of which was fed a healthy diet designed to maintain optimum body weight, the other which was fed a high-fat diet for a period of twelve weeks, resulting in a 300% weight gain as compared to their lean counterparts.

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Can cats and dogs overdose on CBD?

The Cannigma

A study of 16 dogs in 2020 investigated CBD’s anxiolytic capabilities using fireworks as the stimulus. The 2018 Gamble et al study of arthritic dogs used a full-spectrum extract that included CBD, CBDa, and other cannabinoids including a small concentration of THC.

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