Though just the beginning, these exploratory laboratory experiments shave recommended that THC, one of the main chemical compounds in marijuana, can help prevent Alzheimer's by breaking down the memory-reducing plaque that would, otherwise, form in the brain.
The plaque is composed of proteins, including beta-amyloid, and was presented at the Salk Institute for testing.
The specialists grew human neurons in the laboratory. From there, they introduced the proteins, including beta-amyloid, and created the plaque build-up.
After this, they introduced THC and also the results were astounding.
Not only did the THC break down the protein, but it made the neurons to lessen in swelling. It’s the swelling that can lead to further protein build-up, so it seems that THC is serving as a cleaner and a preventative.
“Although alternative investigations have offered proof that cannabinoids could be neuroprotective against the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, we believe our study is the first to illustrate that cannabinoids affect both inflammation and amyloid beta growth in nerve cells,” says Salk Professor David Schubert, the senior author of the paper said in a statement.
Indeed, we've got cannabinoid receptors all throughout our body. Has the last 100 years of marijuana prohibition actually caused the development of Alzheimer in humanity? Are we that connected to the plant? Certainly, if our body has built-in receptors for it; it has quite likely been a huge part of our evolution. To have stripped it away could have done unjust injury.
Another study really directly shows Alzheimers is created by a loss of cannabinoids, in which they explain the importance of cannabinoids in memory and learning.
More comparisons are welcome (and necessary) to identify a causal link between the THC and beta-amyloid reduction, including human trials.
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