Cannabis compounds have healing powers that can benefit the brain
The brain plays a crucial role in the physiology of the human body. However, it is one of the most complex organs, despite all the existing studies, and there are still many questions that remain unknown to experts. Cannabis has begun to be seen as a neuroprotective tool capable of protecting the brain from injury and long-term problems. Many people use products based on the plant to maintain stable brain health over the years.
Cannabidiol (CBD) has been proven to be an effective neuroprotectant for many years. Several studies have shown that CBD may work to strengthen the brain and protect it from steady decline as people age.
CBD operates in the brain through several biological pathways. It interacts directly with several proteins in the body and central nervous system, some of which are components of the endocannabinoid system (ECS).
There is a receptor in the brain that can help people with neurodegenerative disorders, and diseases that cause the brain and nerves to deteriorate over time; this receptor is the CB1 receptor. CBD has an affinity for the body’s CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors and helps create homeostasis through the nervous and immune systems.
Therefore, it can have a very positive effect on the brain, which is the most powerful organ in the nervous system. CBD has other very important roles outside of the ECS.
For example, CBD slightly activates one of the predominant serotonin receptors in the brain (5-HT1A), which may explain its purported effects on depression and anxiety. It also acts on peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, which may indicate its usefulness in combating inflammation.
When the brain is exposed to traumatic injury, it can result in nervous system imbalance or abnormal mental health conditions. If such incidents are not addressed early or sufficiently treated, they can lead to permanent brain damage. Researchers have found that regular and consistent supplementation of CBD products can prevent permanent brain damage and aid in recovery from any temporary damage.