Weed is not good for your heart, studies say

[C No Ego]

something i thought about today was that Tea itself has something in common with weed.
Tea contains caffeine and something called L-Theanine which is said to have some anxiety reducing effects and to balance the caffeine or something, similiar to weed how there is both THC and CBD present in weed

Tea catechins affinity for cb1 receptors

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that article also explains it somewhat ....
so many common food stuffs are cannabimimetic meaning that some type of activation/ down regulation is occurring in the endocannabinoid system after ingesting them ... whole peppercorns are probably the most noted and used cannabimimetic , the beta caryophyllene in the peppercorn makes it so

 

[old-fart]

More not good news for cannabis smoker and even edibles...

Learn How Long-Term Marijuana Smoke Can Damage Your Blood Vessels

It’s been known for many years that people who smoke tobacco have poor blood vessel function. Now, a team of researchers at UC San Francisco has shown that people who smoke marijuana have the same problem. The study, presented on November 13, 2023 at the American Heart Association annual meeting...

www.ucsf.edu

 

[florduh]

More not good news for cannabis smoker and even edibles...

Learn How Long-Term Marijuana Smoke Can Damage Your Blood Vessels

It’s been known for many years that people who smoke tobacco have poor blood vessel function. Now, a team of researchers at UC San Francisco has shown that people who smoke marijuana have the same problem. The study, presented on November 13, 2023 at the American Heart Association annual meeting...

www.ucsf.edu

Not saying it isn't worth keeping an eye on. But the study only involved: 14 cannabis smokers, 7 edible users, and 22 non-users.

Just a theory... but 22 people who have never smoked tobacco and don't consume cannabis may be making other lifestyle choices that lead to a healthier circulatory system.

 

[old-fart]

Not saying it isn't worth keeping an eye on. But the study only involved: 14 cannabis smokers, 7 edible users, and 22 non-users.

Just a theory... but 22 people who have never smoked tobacco and don't consume cannabis may be making other lifestyle choices that lead to a healthier circulatory system.

very good point.