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Understanding the Impact of Cannabis on the Brain & Body
49:44 - 1:05:09 (15:24)
The CB1 receptors in the brain are impacted by THC and CBD compounds in cannabis, causing different accelerations and breaking of neural systems, depending on the type of strain ingested. This has contributed to the growth of the customized cannabis industry, but does not explain why some individuals experience stress and paranoia when using certain strains.
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Sativa cannabis varieties tend to have a more uplifting and energetic effect, while indica varieties have a more sedative and relaxing effect.
49:44 - 51:41 (01:56)
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Sativa cannabis varieties tend to have a more uplifting and energetic effect, while indica varieties have a more sedative and relaxing effect. Additionally, cannabis can increase focus and narrow one's sense of focus on certain activities or stimuli.
ChapterUnderstanding the Impact of Cannabis on the Brain & Body
EpisodeThe Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body
PodcastHuberman Lab
The compounds THC and CBD found in Sativa varieties can either cause heightened levels of alertness and activation of systems or cause suppression of those circuitries in the brain, depending on where the CB1 receptors are located, leading to either a reduction in stress or anxiety and paranoia in some individuals.
51:41 - 56:05 (04:24)
Summary
The compounds THC and CBD found in Sativa varieties can either cause heightened levels of alertness and activation of systems or cause suppression of those circuitries in the brain, depending on where the CB1 receptors are located, leading to either a reduction in stress or anxiety and paranoia in some individuals.
ChapterUnderstanding the Impact of Cannabis on the Brain & Body
EpisodeThe Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast dives into the mechanism of action by which cannabis affects the brain and body through CB1 receptors, and how different strains of cannabis can lead to an acceleration or break on particular biological mechanisms.
56:05 - 1:00:18 (04:12)
Summary
This podcast dives into the mechanism of action by which cannabis affects the brain and body through CB1 receptors, and how different strains of cannabis can lead to an acceleration or break on particular biological mechanisms. The effects of the cannabinoid system can be varied and often opposite in direction, such as shutting down the hippocampus, an area of the brain associated with memory.
ChapterUnderstanding the Impact of Cannabis on the Brain & Body
EpisodeThe Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast episode explores the safety of consuming cannabis in different forms and products, discussing the impact on memory and emphasizing the importance of knowing and controlling the THC intake.
1:00:13 - 1:05:09 (04:56)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the safety of consuming cannabis in different forms and products, discussing the impact on memory and emphasizing the importance of knowing and controlling the THC intake.