10 of the Most Amazing Health Benefits of Marijuana

Nowadays, things are definitely changing in regards to marijuana policy in our nation. So far, the use of cannabis has been completely legalized in 8 states for both medicinal and recreational purposes, in 12 states for medical marijuana and decriminalization laws, in 13 states for psychoactive medical use, and in another 13 for non-psychoactive medical purposes. And the green movement marches on.

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However, the US Federal Government still defines Marijuana as a psychoactive substance with no documented medicinal value. Cannabis is actually an extremely tricky plant to study but some of the most reputable and renowned scientific research institutions on the glove have discovered numerous great health benefits of marijuana.

We’ve compiled the best research out there, bearing in mind that new studies are constantly emerging and definite evidence remains puzzling. It should also be noted that we are only reporting various research as it is and that we do not promote the use of any illegal drugs.

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#1 – Marijuana might promote weight loss

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Research has revealed that cannabis users are commonly slimmer than those who don’t use it based on the fact that Marijuana reduces fasting insulin levels, which might promote weight loss.

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As stated by the American Journal of Medicine, researchers have found that people who use marijuana have lower obesity rates, lower Body Mass Index, and smaller weight circumferences.

#2 – THC might slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease

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According to the Molecular Pharmaceutics journal, THC, the active chemical in cannabis, slows down the development of amyloid plaques through blocking the responsible enzyme in the brain.

Moreover, Maria L. de Ceballos, Ph.D., Group Leader in the Department of Neural Plasticity at the Cajal Institute in Spain, claims that cannabinoids successfully prevent the neurodegenerative process that occurs in Alzheimer’s disease, noting in an article that she favors cannabis use in the treatment of the disease.