Cannabis plants exposed to carefully balanced blue and red LED light ratios produce the greatest flower yields and CBD content, according to a new study in Industrial Crops and Products. Researchers found that a 5:5 blue-to-red ratio, along with a red-leaning 2:8 ratio, led to significantly higher flower dry weight and CBD accumulation compared to …
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Study: CBD-Loaded Microparticles Show Potential for Colorectal Cancer Treatment
Researchers from the University of Osaka and Chulalongkorn University have developed a new drug delivery system that could improve the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) against colorectal cancer. The team created pH-responsive microparticles made from polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP), both biocompatible polymers that protect CBD as it moves through the digestive tract. They …
Study: CBD Reduces Heroin-Seeking Behavior by Altering Key Brain Pathways
Researchers have found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help prevent relapse in heroin addiction, reducing heroin-seeking behavior while normalizing brain changes tied to craving. The team from the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai published a new study in the journal Biological Psychiatry, which shows that CBD not only reduced cue-induced heroin-seeking behavior in animals but also …
Cannabis and Autism: Six Recent Studies Highlight CBD’s Potential Role in Reducing Symptoms and Protecting Brain Function
Over the past 12 months, six separate peer-reviewed studies have been published examining the impact of cannabidiol (CBD) on autism, with results consistently showing improvements in behavioral symptoms and markers of brain health. One of the most notable was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial at UC San Diego that tested pharmaceutical CBD (Epidiolex) in boys with …
CBD Counters Early Alzheimer’s Molecular Changes, Finds New Study
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may play a significant role in slowing the early progression of Alzheimer’s disease. For the study, researchers at Loma Linda University examined how CBD influenced the molecular transition from cognitive decline to Alzheimer’s-like pathology in mice, focusing on brain and blood …
Study: Cannabis Polysaccharides Show Antioxidant and Anti-Aging Potential
A new scientific review highlights cannabis polysaccharides—long carbohydrate molecules found in the plant—as a promising area of research with potential applications in health and wellness. Researchers examined how these polysaccharides are extracted, their structural makeup, and the biological activities linked to them. The review, published by the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, found that cannabis …
Study: CBD Alters Gene Expression and Promotes Apoptosis in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells
A study published in Global Medical Genetics by researchers at the Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology has found that cannabidiol (CBD) produces wide-ranging genetic and molecular effects in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) cells, suggesting therapeutic potential for resistant cases of the disease. CML, a blood cancer characterized by the Philadelphia chromosome and the BCR-ABL1 fusion …
Study: Subcritical Water Extraction Offers Sustainable Alternative for Cannabinoid Recovery
A new study published in Global Medical Genetics by researchers at the University of Ljubljana has identified subcritical water extraction (SWE) as a promising and environmentally friendly method for obtaining hemp extracts rich in antioxidants. The research evaluated SWE alongside conventional and modern extraction techniques, including Soxhlet ethanol extraction, high-pressure ethanol extraction, and supercritical CO₂ …
Study: Chlorophyll Compounds Boost CBD Bioavailability and Therapeutic Effects
Researchers publishing in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics have found that chlorophyll derivatives, particularly pheophytins, play a significant role in boosting the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD). The study suggests that these natural compounds act as bioenhancers, improving the solubility, absorption, and therapeutic outcomes of CBD.
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Lower Stress and Improved Sleep for Veterans With PTSD
Researchers from King’s College London, New York University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Washington have found that cannabis use can ease stress and improve sleep for U.S. military veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study, published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors as well as published online by …
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