Thursday, 20. November 2008
Topic: DRUGS - on November 20, 2008 at 3:07:42 PM CET
Marijuana Could Be Good for Memory — But Not if You Get High
Everybody knows a forgetful stoner, but research suggests that low doses of marijuana could be good for memory, and even help prevent Alzheimer's disease.
When given a compound similar to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, rat brains displayed reduced levels of inflammation associated with Alzheimer's disease. The drug also stimulated the production of proteins associated with memory formation and brain cell growth.
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