Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been found to promote the removal of toxic clumps of amyloid beta protein in the brain, which are thought to kickstart the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The finding supports the results of previous studies that found evidence of the protective effects of cannabinoids, including THC, on patients with neurodegenerative disease. To read full Science Alert Article click here https://www.sciencealert.com/marijuana-compound-thc-removes-toxic-alzheimer-protein-from-brain
Link to 2014 study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25024327
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