Why vaping might not be the best choice
The human gastrointestinal system is designed to intake vitamins, minerals and beneficial substances. Lungs are designed to intake oxygen. Why vaping might not be the best choice. Read More Read…
Human Cannabinoid Pharmacokinetics
Abstract: A multitude of roles for the endogenous cannabinoid system has been proposed by recent research efforts. A large number of endogenous cannabinoid neurotransmitters or endocannabinoids have been identified, and……
Lexaria’s first study showing increases in CBD delivery through human skin
Lexaria has performed a study that uses its technology to deliver more THC through the skin; as much as 225% to 1,900% more… Read More
Lexaria Reports Human Clinical Trial Results
Lexaria Bioscience was one of the first companies in the world to successfully complete a randomized, placebo-controlled human clinical study related to cannabidiol absorption. Read More
World Health Organization on Cannabidiol
The WHO June 2018 report on Cannabidiol that established growing awareness of its safety. Read More
PubMed.gov
PubMed.gov is the US National Library of Medicine Nation Institutes of Health. Pubmed comprises more than 24 million citations for biomedical literaturs from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books.…
Cannabidiol: promise and pitfalls.
Abstract: Over the past few years, increasing public and political pressure has supported legalization of medical marijuana. One of the main thrusts in this effort has related to the treatment…
Cannabinoid CB2 receptors in the gastrointestinal tract: a regulatory system in states of inflammation
Abstract: The emerging potential for the cannabinoid (CB) system in modulating gastrointestinal inflammation has gained momentum over the last few years. Traditional and anecdotal use of marijuana for gastrointestinal disorders,…
Antitumor activity of plant cannabinoids with emphasis on the effect of cannabidiol on human breast carcinoma.
Abstract: Delta(9)-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) exhibits antitumor effects on various cancer cell types, but its use in chemotherapy is limited by its psychotropic activity. We investigated the antitumor activities of other plant…
The insertion and transport of anandamide in synthetic lipid membranes are both cholesterol-dependent.
Abstract: Anandamide is a lipid neurotransmitter which belongs to a class of molecules termed the endocannabinoids involved in multiple physiological functions. Anandamide is readily taken up into cells, but there…