Cannabis has long been at the center of medical and scientific debates, especially regarding its component substances – cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
The psychoactive component of cannabis, THC, is known for both its benefits and drawbacks, and researchers continue to seek ways to enhance its therapeutic effects while minimizing unwanted side effects.
A breakthrough from researchers at the University of Mississippi may offer new possibilities. They have discovered how CBD, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, interacts with the same receptors as THC.
This discovery could lead to improved pain management treatments and new ways to mitigate THC’s negative effects, such as memory loss and nausea. New perspective on CBD
Amar Chittiboyina, principal scientist and associate director of the National Center for Natural Products Research , has been exploring CBD’s properties with his team.
Their study sheds light on how CBD functions at a molecular level and how it may change the way THC interacts with the human body.
“This research will open a new avenue for anyone in the field of cannabis research,” Chittiboyina said. “It actually opens up new prospects or a new horizon in modulating cannabinoid receptors and harnessing THC’s beneficial effects for pain management.”
CBD is just one of over 200 cannabinoids found in cannabis , but it has drawn significant attention because it does not cause intoxication like THC.
The compound’s popularity surged in the United States following the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act, which decriminalized hemp and allowed for the broader study of CBD’s effects. How CBD and THC interact in the body To understand the significance of this research, it is important to look at how cannabinoids affect the human body.A key component in this process is cannabinoid receptor type 1, a protein that regulates functions such as pain, mood, appetite, metabolism, and memory. Both THC and CBD bind to this receptor on cells throughout the body, but they do so in very different ways.When THC attaches to the receptor, it acts like an off switch, shutting down pain signals but also causing unwanted side effects. These side effects include nausea, short-term memory impairment, and a higher potential for dependency. […]
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