Issue 17 - From Brain Health to Cancer Fight: Unveiling the Healing Powers of Cannabis Compounds

BudMed Bulletin for 2/1/2025

Good News for Cannabis Users: Study Finds Cannabis Extract is NOT Genetically Harmful

Highlights •Cannabis sativa extract shows no significant genotoxic effects in tested models. •Ames test confirms non-mutagenic properties of the cannabis extract. •Micronucleus and comet assays reveal no DNA damage. •Study supports therapeutic use of whole Cannabis sativa extract. Source

Discover the Seizure-Stopping Power of Hemp!

Hemp Extract (HE) Study: We tested if full-spectrum hemp extract (a type of CBD-rich hemp oil) could also help with seizures.

Results: HE worked just as well as pure CBD in reducing seizure likelihood in lab tests. - Better Absorption: CBD from HE gets into the blood and brain faster and stays longer than when taken alone. - Other Hemp Compounds: Besides CBD, two other hemp components, CBC and CBN, also showed they can fight seizures. - How They Work: CBC boosts the activity of GABA, a calming brain chemical, by attaching to a specific spot on brain receptors. What This Means: This research shows hemp extract might be a new way to treat epilepsy, opening doors to more natural treatments. Source

Does Cannabis Extract PHEC-66 Hold the Key to Killing Melanoma Cells?

This study shows that PHEC-66, a cannabis extract, makes melanoma cells self-destruct by boosting the levels of proteins that promote cell death and lowering those that prevent it. It also breaks down the cells' DNA, stops them from growing at a certain point, and increases harmful oxygen molecules inside the cells. Source

Discover the Superfood Secret: Fermented Hemp Seeds with Probiotics May Slash Inflammation and Boost Immunity!

"These findings suggest that L. plantarum-fermented hemp seeds hold significant promise as functional ingredients in anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory food products..." Source

Unlock the Brain's Self-Cleaning Mode: CBD Might Clear Out Harmful Proteins Linked to Neuro degeneration!

The research shows that CBD (cannabidiol) helps kick start the body's natural process of cleaning out damaged cells, known as autophagy, and it also decreases the amount of a protein called α-synuclein inside cells. This protein can build up and contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. Source

Good News for Cannabis Users: Study Shows Lower Heart Attack Risks Over 20 Years!

"Among patients aged 18-80 years admitted to hospital with AMI [acute myocardial infarction] between 2001 and 2020 in the United States, cannabis use was associated with lower risks of cardiogenic shock, acute ischaemic stroke, cardiac arrest, PCI use, and in-hospital mortality." Source

SHOCKING BREAKTHROUGH: Can CBD Reverse Lung Damage from Cancer Drug Methotrexate?

This study shows that CBD can really help protect your lungs from damage caused by the cancer drug Methotrexate. It reduces swelling, bleeding, and inflammation, and even helps repair lung tissue that's been harmed. Source

Cannabis Compound Cannabidiol Triggers Cancer Cell Death in Glioblastoma - brain cancer

"In this study, we looked at how CBD fights cancer. CBD increases the production of harmful oxygen molecules (ROS) and activates a cell signal (ERK). It also changes how cells handle waste (autophagy) and a type of cell death called ferroptosis. CBD also blocks a protein (SLC7A11) that cells use to import amino acids and boosts another protein (TFRC) that helps with iron uptake. Together, these changes show that CBD can make glioblastoma cancer cells clean themselves up and die off." Source

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