Cannabis Could Prevent Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s
Written by Dr P Fenderson on November 20th, 2008
More news on the medical cannabis front: recent studies have shown cannabis to prevent Alzheimer’s and prevent improve memory retention in small doses.
When given a compound similar to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, rat brains displayed reduced levels of inflammation associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The drug also stimulated the production of proteins associated with memory formation and brain cell growth.
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Marchalant and fellow OSU psychologist Gary Wenk previously showed that marijuana can improve memory formation in rats. The latest research, presented at this week’s Society for Neuroscience annual meeting, provides a detailed look at THC’s effect on the brain.
via Technoccult | Wired story | The Daily Mail
