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Old mice suddenly had "young" brains after receiving low doses of a THC compound found in marijuana. The discovery has huge potential for people with diseases like Alzheimer's
Learning and memory functions improved dramatically
We had previously observed that the endocannabinoid tone declines as we age, so the levels of endogenous substances decrease in older individuals. And this means they're present inside our bodies to begin with. So what the plant compound does is just mimic our endogenous compounds.
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originally posted by: WeRpeons
a reply to: trollz
It seems like ever week we here of possible positive medical application for cannabis.
I can just imagine walking into a nursing home seeing elderly patients strung out on cannabis, lol. "Hey man, this is good stuff, lol."
originally posted by: WeRpeons
a reply to: trollz
It seems like ever week we here of possible positive medical application for cannabis.
I can just imagine walking into a nursing home seeing elderly patients strung out on cannabis, lol. "Hey man, this is good stuff, lol."
originally posted by: JAY1980
a reply to: trollz
Wait...
SO it doesn't kill brain cells?
/sarc
originally posted by: intrepid
a reply to: Skywatcher2011
We don't know what's what with weed yet. Delivery systems. Doses, Etc. We examined it here.
originally posted by: rickymouse
Your brain can't wear out if your brain cells are on vacation all the time.
originally posted by: TinySickTears
a reply to: midnightstar
Since when does everything we do have to be safe?
As an adult I would like to make my own choices