A new study published by the journal International Immunopharmacology found that combining cannabidiol (CBD) with methotrexate may improve treatment outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis while also reducing some of methotrexate’s harmful side effects. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College examined whether CBD could work alongside methotrexate, a commonly used …
Category: CBD Studies
Peer-reviewed studies focused on the compound cannabidiol (CBD), which is a nonpsychoactive component of the cannabis plant.
Study: CBD May Help Block HIV Transmission Through Multiple Mucosal Pathways
A new study published in the journal Mucosal Immunology found that cannabidiol (CBD) blocked several early steps involved in HIV-1 transmission in lab and tissue-based models, leading researchers to suggest that commercially available CBD products could potentially be repurposed as a form of pre-exposure prophylaxis. According to the study, HIV-1 transmission depends heavily on the …
Study: Low-Dose CBD Found Safe for People With HIV on Long-Term Antiretroviral Therapy, With Potentially Beneficial Physiological Changes
A clinical trial published in Cannabis & Cannabinoid Research found that low doses of CBD appear safe for people living with HIV who are on long-term antiretroviral therapy, with researchers also noting some potentially beneficial physiological changes. Researchers from Université d’Orléans and Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d’Orléans conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 80 participants with …
CBD Nasal Delivery Study Finds Stronger Brain Uptake and Symptom Improvement in Autism Model
A newly published study in Bioactive Materials finds that a nasal delivery system for cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly improve how efficiently the compound reaches the brain, while also reducing core autism-related symptoms. Researchers from the University of Haifa and Jerusalem College of Technology developed CBD-loaded polymeric micelles designed for intranasal, or nose-to-brain, delivery. The goal …
CBD and BDNF Combination Shows Promise in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
A study published today by the journal ACS Chemical Neuroscience by researchers from North Dakota State University found that an early intervention using cannabidiol (CBD) alongside brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) delivered through targeted nanoparticles reduced key markers tied to Alzheimer’s disease while also improving cognitive function. The study focused on a commonly used animal model …
CBD May Help Ease Pain and Improve Recovery After Exercise-Related Muscle Injury, Study Finds
A new study published in Journal of Cannabis Research and listed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce pain and physical limitations tied to exercise-related muscle injury, while also appearing to be safe and well tolerated. Researchers from Augusta University and the University of Florida conducted the study …
Cannabidiol Shows Potential to Support Weight Gain and Symptom Improvement in Anorexia, Study Finds
A clinical trial published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may support weight restoration and improve certain symptoms in individuals with anorexia nervosa, while being well tolerated with minimal side effects. Researchers from the University of Southern California and the University of California San Diego conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled …
CBD Nanoemulsion Using Argan Oil Shows Promise for Psoriasis Treatment
According to a study published by the journal Pharmaceutics, CBD formulated in a nanoemulsion with argan oil may offer an effective topical approach for treating psoriasis, with improved stability and controlled drug delivery compared to conventional formulations. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, and the …
Study: CBD Found to Disrupt Key Infection Mechanisms of Listeria
A new study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences found that cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly reduce the ability of Listeria monocytogenes to infect and damage host cells, pointing to potential applications in both food safety and treatment strategies. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Connecticut, University of Florida and the …
CBD and Sodium Propionate Enema Reduced Colitis Severity in New Study
A recent study published in Journal of Cannabis Research found that a rectal enema combining cannabidiol (CBD) and sodium propionate reduced disease severity in mice with ulcerative colitis, performing better than either treatment used on its own. Researchers from Tel Aviv University examined the experimental treatment in a murine model of dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis, …
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