Study Finds Regular Cannabinoid Use May Reduce the Severity of Pancreatitis
Thursday, 07 September 2017
by ECHO
Findings in a new study suggest that consuming cannabinoids regularly reduces the severity of acute alcoholic pancreatitis (AAP). Researchers from the Mercer School of Medicine retrospectively examined 10 years of a hospital’s records on acute alcoholic patients as they were being admitted into the hospital. The analyzed the severity of the patients’ pancreatitis and compared
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids, Scientific Cannabinoid Research
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Do Cannabinoids Have Anti-Inflammatory Effects?
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
by ECHO
Yes! The two most well recognized cannabinoids — cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — have demonstrated in research studies to have anti-inflammatory properties. The two cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system’s CB2 receptors to elicit a physiological response that suppresses the inflammatory response. Why Does This Matter? Anti-inflammatory substances are beneficial for maintaining overall good
- Published in Education, Overview of Cannabinoids