Dementia and Alzheimer’s are very common mental conditions that humans experiences as they grow old and a lot of experiments are still going on to find potential solutions for these conditions. In most cases, experiments are done on mice. For experiments to deal with dementia and Alzheimer’s, scientists usually require elderly mice that are approximately 18 months old which is equivalent to 70-year old humans. Amazingly enough weed or marijuana, considered since time immemorial as something that damages people’s health might just be the right ingredient to rejuvenating the aging brain. Synthetic THC seemingly slows down the brain degeneration that occurs due to aging.
How does weed works in humans and mice?
Weed basically works to slow down and eventually reverse the entire process of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
The experimental mice are fitted with an osmotic pump under the skin of their abdomen so that it can release THC steadily within a period of 28 days. The mice are then put up for facing certain challenges to check improvements in the brains of mice. THC has revealed clear and impressive results for this experiment. The older mice that lost certain capabilities like running in a maze or differentiating an empty can from another mouse seemed to recall all the old tricks and they seemed to get smarter.
According to WHO, the number of dementia patients will surge to apparently 150 million worldwide. THC in this regard has the capacity to preserve your brain and reverse the chances of dementia. Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is an essential compound in cannabinoids. Cannabis contains almost 70 different types of cannabinoids. These cannabinoids interact with a network of cell receptors across the human body known as the endocannabinoid system. These receptors exist mostly in people’s brains. Cannabis can also help to identify and control behavioral symptoms in dementia patients.
Restlessness, inappropriate loudness, and aggression are some of the features of dementia and violent behavior is an addition. The application of cannabinoid shows positive results as medical cannabis helps to calm one’s mind. In most cases, dementia patients turn out to be nightmares for the family members as well as caregivers and cannabis in this condition help greatly to manage their aggression and keep them calm.
Gradually going towards legalization, medical marijuana is steadily proving to be beneficial for people with severe medical conditions and in treating dementia. With this, it is expected to bring some positive responses in the near future.
