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Research Shows Marijuana May Prevent Progression of Alzheimer’s

Posted by Margaret Romao Toigo  Published in General

Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute in California found that the active ingredient in marijuana, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by preventing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from breaking down and blocking clumps of protein that can inhibit memory and cognition in Alzheimer’s patients.
The researchers said their discovery could lead to more [...]

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