Annals of Gastroenterology, March-April 2020
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For many centuries, cannabis (marijuana) has been used for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Currently, there are about 192 million cannabis users worldwide, constituting approximately 3.9% of the global population. Cannabis comprises more than 70 aromatic hydrocarbon …
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 17 March 2020
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The piperine is an alkaloid naturally found mostly in black pepper with a myriad of pharmacological attributes. The most far reaching indication of piperine is its use as an absorption enhancer, with supportive data regarding piperine’s ability to inhibit first pass effect mec…
Sarah Mann, MD separates myth and conjecture from what is known (and unknown) about cannabis and sex.
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 6 March 2020
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Introduction: Interest in the therapeutic use of cannabidiol (CBD) has reached a fever-pitch in recent months, as CBD-containing products appear everywhere from online retailers to grocery stores and gas stations. The widespread availability of hemp-derived CBD products is con…
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 4 March 2020
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Currently, an increasing number of diseases related to insulin resistance and obesity is an alarming problem worldwide. It is well-known that the above states can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. An excessive amount of tria…
This review paper by Dr. Robert Silver gives an overview of the ECS in animals and highlights it as a topic of interest for emerging therapeutics.
CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal, 2 March 2020
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Cannabinoid levels can be increased by other medications. Cannabinoids can affect levels of other drugs. Smoking marijuana can increase clearance of some drugs. Additive effects can occur with other drugs. There are potential “red flag” interactions.
Canadian researchers found that the average training from physicians in training was 25% less than what they desired and that further training was paramount for them to engage in cannabis for therapeutic purposes (2020).
CBD appears to have a significant influence on muscle soreness associated with exercise induced muscle damage and delayed onset of muscle soreness when consumed immediately after strenuous exercise.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 28 February 2020
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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. While the safety of THC and cannabis has been extrapolated from millennia of recreational use, medical marijuana programs have increased exposure among medically complex individuals with comorbid co…
Dr. Sherry Yafai is an ER doctor who also integrates cannabis-based medicine in her clinical practice at The Releaf Institute. In this interview with Joe Lemon, she explores the reasons why cannabis- informed healthcare providers are needed more and more.
Dr. Phillip Grob, a geriatric psychiatrist, discusses the potential applications of cannabis for dementia and mental health challenges in the senior population.