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Learn about series- CBD and how it effects the human body and how it does this.

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Here I will post links to videos on the subject of Cannabidiol a widely available and mostly legal phytocannabinoid from the cannabis plant.

It is thought to work synergistically with other receptor ligands to effect the Endocannabinoid System.

It has benefits for this condition although may prove ineffective alone in most people without added Endo/phyto cannabinoid ligands.
This is because it helps raise natural Endocannabinoids by antagonism of the receptors.
This is an issue as in our condition we are underproducing Endocannabinoids at the sites of immune dysfunction, so an effect may not happen without first application of actual CB1 and CB2 receptor ligands. This will depend apon which system in the body needs biological guidance by the Endocannabinoid System.

Homeostasis is a major system controlled by the Endocannabinoid System and helps to keep the entire body and all of its systems in balance.

CBD also acts on alot of pathways that antidepressants do and this is not mediated by the Endocannabinoid System but more conventional receptor targets.

I hope this proves informative to those who have tried this in the past or are using this medication now. It can help you to understand why it is or why it is not working for you.

Daniel
 
CSMLSM

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2-Minute Neuroscience: CBD - YouTube

Neuroscientifically Challenged Jun 28, 2020 2.00min

CBD is one of a class of compounds known as cannabinoids, which are found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC (the main psychoactive component of cannabis), CBD is not thought to have intoxicating effects. It is, however, believed to interact with the nervous system. In this video, I discuss what we know about CBD’s mechanism of action and its potential in treating various conditions like epilepsy and anxiety. TRANSCRIPT: CBD is one of a class of compounds known as cannabinoids, which are found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC (the main psychoactive component of cannabis) CBD is not thought to have intoxicating effects. It is, however, believed to interact with the nervous system, which may enable it to modulate the effects of thc as well as have actions of its own. CBD is chemically similar to THC, but it does not have the same mechanism of action, and some evidence suggests it may even interfere with some of the actions of THC. One way it may do this is by binding to receptors that THC binds to known as CB1 receptors, but instead of activating them, causing a change in the receptor that reduces THC’s ability to interact with it. This type of effect is known as negative allosteric modulation, and it may enable CBD to mitigate some of the adverse effects of THC, like anxiety. Other research, however, suggests CBD can enhance certain effects of THC, and CBD is also thought to act at a number of other targets besides the CB1 receptor. For example, CBD is believed to activate serotonin receptors and may increase levels of a natural cannabinoid called anandamide by blocking anandamide reuptake and inhibiting the enzymatic breakdown of anandamide. Overall, although a number of targets for CBD have been identified, its mechanism of action is still poorly understood. CBD is generally well-tolerated, but some have raised concerns about the need for more research before we can be confident about its safety in all populations. CBD, however, is not thought to have potential for abuse, and some believe it does have potential for treating a number of conditions, like anxiety, insomnia, and pain. But most of these claims don’t yet have strong evidence to support them, and more research is needed, although CBD has been found to be a viable treatment for at least some types of epilepsy.
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