Hemp in the fight against Parkinson's disease - a myth or reality?
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of therapeutic cannabis can prevent neuronal damage, the lack of which leads to problems with motor function in Parkinson's disease. Prevention of neuronal damage can slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease - the second most common neurological disease accompanied by symptoms such as tremor, lethargy movements, impaired balance and coordination.
In one of the latest issues Parkinson's Disease Journal published the results of studies which show that medical cannabis is able to alleviate the symptoms of this disease.
So in the article pointed out that cannabis has therapeutic use in some states in the US for the treatment of certain symptoms of cancer, HIV / AIDS, glaucoma, chronic pain, seizures, multiple sclerosis and cachexia. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is capable of reducing amyloid beta levels in nerve cells. It is known that this protein is a biological marker of Alzheimer's disease.
Parkinson's disease is inherent in the gradual deterioration of the patient, which is due to cease production of brain dopamine. This substance is a neurotransmitter that affects the cognitive and mental functions of man. Usually, the disease affects people older than 60 years. Unfortunately, the drugs from this disease do not have today.
According to the study, the chemical components of psychoactive cannabis affect the various symptoms of Parkinson's disease. In particular, it can be an excellent analgesic, as almost 50% of people suffering from this disease experience pain.
Studies have shown that cannabinoid compounds in medical cannabis able to bind to dopamine receptors, thereby reducing a decrease in dopamine levels in the brain.
As a result of experiments, the researchers concluded that the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of therapeutic cannabis can prevent neuronal damage, the lack of which leads to problems with motor function in Parkinson's disease. Prevention of neuronal damage can slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. Scientists are confident that hemp can be used as an addition to an existing treatment of this disease.
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