Science: cannabinoids and the body
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NewWhat Are Synthetic Cannabinoids? What’s in the Liquids, Puffs and Gummies Sold as "THC"?What has been found in products sold as "THC liquid," "THC puff" or "THC gummies"? We explain, with sources, what synthetic cannabinoids are, their risks, data from Turkey and their legal status.
NewWhat Is Delta-8 THC (Δ8-THC)? Effects, Risks and Legal StatusWe explain what Delta-8 THC, marketed as "light THC," is, how it differs from THC and CBD, what controlled studies and poisoning records show, and its legal status, with sources.
NewWhat Is HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol)? Effects, Risks and Legal StatusYou may have seen HHC in vapes, gummies or products marketed as "legal THC." We explain what this semi-synthetic substance is, its known risks and its legal status in Turkey, with sources.
What Is Cannabinol (CBN)? Sleep Claims and ResearchIf you are curious about CBN products for sleep, we explain in plain language what this cannabinoid is, where its reputation as the "sleep cannabinoid" comes from and what research has found.
What Is THCV (Tetrahydrocannabivarin)? The Molecule, the Research and Its Legal StatusHow can a molecule so similar to THC behave so differently? We explain THCV, nicknamed "diet weed," where research stands today and its legal status.
What Is THC? Differences Between THC and CBD, Their Effects and Legal StatusTHC and CBD come from the same plant and are chemically almost twins. We explain side by side why they behave so differently in the body and what research has found.
Your Body's Hidden Balancing System: The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and CBD's RoleOur bodies make their own signaling molecules that resemble compounds in cannabis. We explain in plain language how the endocannabinoid system was discovered, how it works and how CBD interacts with it.
What Is Marijuana?We explain in a calm, sourced way what marijuana is, how it acts in the body, and what research has found about its effects on health.
CBD and the Immune SystemThe answer to "Does CBD support immunity?" is a little different from what many people think. We explain in plain language what is known, from the lab to human studies.
Hemp and Marijuana: What’s the Difference?Hemp and marijuana come from the same plant, so what sets them apart? We explain in plain language how science and the law look at these two terms.
What Is Cannabinoid Signaling?Our nerve cells can tell each other to "slow down a bit," and they do it with the body's own cannabinoids. We explain in plain language how cannabinoid signaling works and how THC and CBD affect it.
CBD and Inflammation: What Does the Research Say?CBD is often described as "anti-inflammatory," but where does that idea come from? In this article, we follow the path together from effects seen in the laboratory to studies in patients.
Is CBD Considered a Drug? How CBD Oil Differs from Hemp Seed OilBecause it comes from cannabis, many people wonder whether CBD is a drug. We explain in plain language how science and the law answer this question, along with the difference from THC and drug tests.
What Are Cannabinoids? A List of Cannabis CannabinoidsBesides CBD and THC, cannabis contains many more cannabinoids. We explain the groups in this family, its best-known members, and where research stands.