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Cancer will affect nearly 2 million people in the United States this year alone. Consequently, almost one-third of those individuals will succumb to their diagnosis. The treatments used to rid the body of cancer are so harsh and oftentimes do not succeed in eliminating the cancer. The side effects are often leave the patients with debilitating nausea, fatigue, hair loss, and even loss of taste. Now, though, researchers have discovered that a more natural and less side effect producing chemical can slow or even stop the growth of these cancer cells.
Beginning as early as the 1940s, cannabidiol (CBD) and CBD oil have been used to help combat disorders and complaints ranging from anxiety to pain, nausea and headaches. Recently though, scientists and researchers have begun conducting experiments to determine the ability of CBD to inhibit cancer cell growth. The scope of research is currently limited, as THC, the addictive chemical and main ingredient in cannabis, is excluded in many of the studies due to regulations among the researching scientists.
The human body naturally produces endocannabinoids, which are receptors in the nervous system and are a crucial part of homeostasis. When CBD is introduced into the body, the endocannabinoid receptors are stimulated and begin regulation. While CBD oil has been useful in decreasing symptoms of more common ailments, research has shown that pure CBD show more anti-proliferative activity in cancer cells.
Studies are now being conducted in lab-grown cells and in animals where CBD has been introduced. The most notable change, so far, has been seen in colorectal cancer cells. Using a combination of medication, non-psychoactive mushrooms, and cannabinoids, Cannabotech’s Integrative Colon Study has shown a 90% elimination of cancer cells in their models. These studies did not include THC in their treatment. Adversely, the use of cannabinoids is not universal in inhibiting cancer cell growth which can be attributed to different cannabinoids have conflicting effects on different cancers.
This is very important for cancer patients to understand, as many people think CBD oil is not a medicine. They think of it more as a vitamin or a supplement, so they might not let their doctors know they’re using it. Patients might not realize it can be potentially harmful. So, it’s very important to tell your doctor if you’re using CBD oil.
The most important thing cancer patients should know about CBD oil is there’s still a lot to learn. So always let your health care team know if you are using CBD oil. That way, we can make sure nothing interacts adversely with your cancer treatments or other medications. Also, avoid products with health-related claims on their labels. The only product approved by the FDA for its medical value is Epidiolex. Epidiolex was originally approved in 2018 for the treatment of two conditions, both related to epilepsy: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome. But aside from Epidiolex, no CBD product has been approved by the FDA for any other medical purpose.
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What is Delta 8?
Delta 8 is derived from THC and is less potent and is thought to have less psychoactive components than Delta 9. According the the National Cancer Institute, Delta 8 is described in the following way:
Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol
An analogue of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) with antiemetic, anxiolytic, appetite-stimulating, analgesic, and neuroprotective properties. Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8-THC) binds to the cannabinoid G-protein coupled receptor CB1, located in the central nervous system; CB1 receptor activation inhibits adenyl cyclase, increases mitogen-activated protein kinase activities, modulates several potassium channel conductances and inhibits N- and P/Q-type Ca2+ channels. This agent exhibits a lower psychotropic potency than delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC), the primary form of THC found in cannabis.
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