Researchers Discover Cannabis Compounds That May Fight Obesity Without the High
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Researchers Discover Cannabis Compounds That May Fight Obesity Without the High
Scientists at UC Riverside uncovered evidence that compounds beyond THC may influence how the body regulates metabolism and insulin signaling. A preclinical study from the University of California, Riverside offers new insight into a puzzling pattern that scientists have noticed for years: people who use cannabis chronically often have lower body weight and a lower [...]
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have identified compounds in cannabis that may influence the regulation of metabolism and insulin signaling, offering new perspectives on the use of the plant in the treatment of metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Mechanism of action of cannabis compounds The study, led by Professor Nicholas V. DiPatrizio, revealed that, in addition to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), other …
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