Consuming Cannabis Could Slash Your Chances Of Blood Clots, Stroke

[Ron Strider]

Consuming cannabis can significantly cut your chances of having a stroke, according to a new study published in the journal, 'Neuropsychopharmacology.'

Researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas found that cannabis improves blood and oxygen flow, consequently slashing the risk of blood clots and stroke.

Head researcher Dr. Francesca Filbey said the "primary psychoactive ingredient present in cannabis –tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – relaxes arterial walls resulting in lower blood pressure and increased blood flow to tissues."

"Past marijuana research has shown changes in cognitive functions such as memory and executive functioning," added Filbey in a press statement.

The research team analyzed 175 volunteers — 74 drug users and 101 non-users — for 60 days, although all participants refrained from taking drugs 72 hours prior to the examination. All the drug users selected for the study had consumed cannabis at least 5,000 times in their lifetime.

Throughout the study, researchers administered MRIs to the volunteers, as well as analyzed their THC metabolite levels using urinalysis. It was revealed that those who regularly consumed cannabis had greater global oxygen extraction fraction (OEF) and cerebral metabolic rate of oxygen (CMRO2) than the non-consumers.

Researchers also found that the cerebral blood flow (CBF) in the putamen — located at the base of the forebrain and associated with learning — was greater in cannabis users than non-users.

"Currently, cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug [in the U.S.]," said Filbey. "As it becomes more widely legalized, understanding neurophysiological alterations and its effects on the brain's health and performance are becoming increasingly relevant."

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[Eddie83]

Uh oh. BigPharma isn't going to like this!

 

[kendarling]

Nice article... excellent Dr. pose.

 

[Frank Bullitt]

Screw Big Pharma & their frequency lowering chemical collection

 

[Eulalia]

Did the study include people who ate cannabis/THC, or those who smoke and base as well. As person who has had multiple strokes I am very interested in the answer.

 

[Chi1]

Interesting article. It would be great to have a link though when you are posting someone else's writing.

 

[Brinna]

The link was on the article. Here it is again: Consuming Cannabis Could Slash Your Chances Of Blood Clots, Stroke: Study

 

[Eddie83]

A secondary effect here is that cannabis tends to extinguish emotions such as dysphoria and anger. I'm sure we've all heard comments about how an angry person is going to "stroke out". Given previous studies that have shown lower incidence of domestic violence in families where cannabis is used, it stands to reason that the 'chillax' effect of cannabis is helpful for people who are dealing with upsetting events that trigger negative emotions. It's no secret that emotions like anger increase blood pressure and result in the release of stress chemicals such as cortisol.