Cannabinoid

Cannabinoids are a group of terpenophenolic compounds present in Cannabis (''Cannabis sativa'') and occur naturally in the nervous and immune systems of animals.
What are Cannabinoids?

Cannabinoids are naturally occurring compounds found in the Cannabis sativa plant. Of over 480 different compounds present in the plant, only around 66 are termed cannabinoids.

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New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

Convincing evidence supports avoidance of cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving

Convincing evidence supports avoidance of cannabis during adolescence, pregnancy and while driving

Impact of vaping high CBD/low THC products on driving ability

Impact of vaping high CBD/low THC products on driving ability

Researchers elucidate the mode of action of cannabinoids in inflammation

Researchers elucidate the mode of action of cannabinoids in inflammation

THC-O-acetate's psychedelic effects may be greatly exaggerated

THC-O-acetate's psychedelic effects may be greatly exaggerated

Study investigates the antioxidant activity of hemp leaves

Study investigates the antioxidant activity of hemp leaves

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

First-in-class drug shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for cannabis use disorder

First-in-class drug shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for cannabis use disorder

Spice up your heart health: Taurine and black pepper combo shows promising cardioprotective effects

Spice up your heart health: Taurine and black pepper combo shows promising cardioprotective effects

Lipid-degrading enzyme, fatty acid amide hydrolase is a predictor of long-term survival in patients with breast cancer

Lipid-degrading enzyme, fatty acid amide hydrolase is a predictor of long-term survival in patients with breast cancer

Is medical cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life?

Is medical cannabis treatment associated with improvements in health-related quality of life?

Legal pot is more potent than ever — and still largely unregulated

Legal pot is more potent than ever — and still largely unregulated

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids linked to newborn mortality and respiratory problems

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids linked to newborn mortality and respiratory problems

Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

Virginia Tech to study the regulation of genes responsible for cannabinoid biosynthesis

Virginia Tech to study the regulation of genes responsible for cannabinoid biosynthesis

CBD treatment in elite athletes: topical administration tolerated well with only minor adverse effects

CBD treatment in elite athletes: topical administration tolerated well with only minor adverse effects

Targeting obesity: findings reveal a new molecular pathway involved in energy homeostasis regulation

Targeting obesity: findings reveal a new molecular pathway involved in energy homeostasis regulation

Study finds cannabis vaping more harmful than nicotine vaping

Study finds cannabis vaping more harmful than nicotine vaping

Study finds high doses of oral CBD can exacerbate THC’s effects by inhibiting THC metabolism

Study finds high doses of oral CBD can exacerbate THC’s effects by inhibiting THC metabolism