Cannabis and Alzheimer’s | Cannabis Sciences

There is recent evidence to suggest that cannabis may be helpful in treating Alzheimer’s disease.

A study found that CBD, which is the non-intoxicating, non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, may help to protect brain cells from damage caused by amyloid beta, a protein that is thought to play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.

Another study found that THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis, was able to improve cognitive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

That said, this research is preliminary and needs further data to confirm. It is also…