 Marijuana may Stop Multiple Sclerosis
Marijuana may Stop Multiple Sclerosis Progress and Pain.
The April 1 2007 edition of Nature Medicine has shown how cannabis might be effective in slowing the onslaught of MS.
By stimulating molecules called cannabinoid receptors THC could relieve symptoms and save nerves from the disease’s damaging effects, possibly halting the disease's progress.
Both CB1 and CB2 receptors on neurons are effected by cannabis stimulation. Researcher have discovered that if they target only the CB2 receptors they can avoid the potential “high” associated with marijuana use.
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