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Cannabis Can Slow Narrowing of the Arteries of Mice
By: Dr. AngelOil
http://www.angeloil.com/r_athero.htm

Quote Originally Posted by Dr. AngelOil
Researchers studied a particular breed of mice that possesses a high propensity for arteriosclerosis. The mice were placed on a high-cholesterol diet and exhibited atherosclerosis of the arteries by the 5th week of the study. At this time, a low daily oral dose of THC was given to the study mice. At the eleventh week of the study, examination of the arteries of mice on the THC treatment revealed less blockage of the arteries when compared to the control group. It was found that the optimal daily dosage was 1 mg of THC per each kg of mouse body mass. Further investigation showed that the reduced inflammation was directly related to the ability of the THC to act upon the CB2 receptor of immune cells. Investigators suggest that cannabinoids treatment upon the CB2 receptor may also help treat heart disease in humans (Steffens).