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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

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CBD, Psychosis & Glucose Metabolism A March 2023 study in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry 4 suggests that CBD may act through a PPAR receptor to enhance cerebral glucose metabolism, alterations of which are associated with a host of metabolic and cognitive disorders. 2023, doi:10.3390/ijms24076060 Karkhanis, Anil et al.

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Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse

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Writing in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences in March 2023, 4 the researchers note that not only did they observe improvements in diseased liver cells, but they also confirmed through the use of specific receptor antagonists that these changes were indeed mediated by CB2 and two PPAR receptor types: PPAR-alpha and PPAR-gamma.

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Veriheal’s 2023 Innovation In Cannabis Scholarship Winners

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As we reflect on the success of the 2022 recipients, we are thrilled to introduce the exceptional winners of the 2023 scholarship. Without further to do, here are the bright and brilliant recipients of the 2023 Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship. Veriheal recognizes the financial challenges students face in pursuing higher education.

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Innovative Industrial Properties Announces Tax Treatment of 2023 Distributions

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IIP) (NYSE: IIPR) today announced the tax treatment of its 2023 distributions as follows: Security Description: Common Stock CUSIP: 45781V101 Ticker Symbol: IIPR Record Date Payable Date Total Distribution Per Share Allocable to 2023 Taxable Ordinary Dividend Return of Capital. Read More

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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

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Goldstrich, MD, with Angela Bacca (Flower Valley Press, 2023). Although this is a far cry from the “gram a day” many patients use on their own and much lower than the doses usually recommended in cancer treatment, especially for highly malignant tumors like GBM, these remarkably low doses are encouraging. mg of THC and 30 mg of CBD.

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Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?

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The use of selected terpenes may enable reducing the THC dose in some treatments, and as a result, potentially minimizing the THC-related adverse effects,” they conclude. This would also help in adjusting the treatment to more sensitive populations such as children and elderly.” 212 (2023): 115548. Scientific reports vol.

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Cancer & the CB2 Receptor

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Prostate Cancer & a New CB2 Ligand Three studies from the first few months of 2023 probe the function of CB2 in three different cancer models. While their findings are complex and not necessarily conclusive, they contribute to a growing body of knowledge about the potential efficacy of cannabinoids in cancer treatment. 13 997115.