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Many compounds present in cannabis appear to have neuroprotective properties, and scientists are increasingly looking at cannabinoids as candidates to treat a range of cognitive disorders. From Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other forms of dementia to stroke and traumatic brain injuries, the list of neurodegenerative conditions that cannabis may alleviate is continually growing. While research on this subject still has a way to go, evidence to support the neuroprotective potential of cannabis is starting to mount. Related Post Cannabis Helps Majority of Parkinson's Sufferers Evidence For The Neuroprotective Effect Of Cannabis Already widely used to treat chronic pain and a range of other conditions, cannabinoids are believed to exert their therapeutic effects by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. Crucially, both of these factors are highly pertinent when it comes to neurodegeneration, and are considered to be a major contributor to the development of dementia and other types of age-related cognitive decline. Over the past decade or so, several studies have revealed the neuroprotective function of cannabis in mice. For instance, a paper published in 2012 indicated that a single microdose of THC was sufficient to boost neuronal growth factors in the rodents' brains, thereby preventing neurons from becoming damaged by carbon monoxide or repeated doses of MDMA[i]. This was followed up by another study in 2017, in which aged mice that received daily doses of THC for four weeks tended to outperform those that weren't treated with the cannabinoid on a range of cognitive tasks. Amazingly, the study authors found that 12-month-old mice that were treated with THC displayed patterns of hippocampal gene expression that matched those of two-month-old mice[ii]. While neither of these studies delved into the mechanisms behind the neuroprotective properties of cannabis, clues can be found in the role that the body's own cannabinoids play in safeguarding neurons.…

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