For millions of Americans, and for people in general, liver cirrhosis is a problem or a threat. The most common causes of this condition are hepatitis and chronic alcoholism, which are of great concern around the world. While cirrhosis can be irreversible, it is certainly treatable.
After legalization, cannabis behaves like another drug. A study on cirrhosis in November, published in the Annals of Hepatology, found that “cannabis use in patients with cirrhosis resulted in mixed results in hospital admissions with liver decompensation. A trend towards reduced hospital use and mortality was noted in cannabis users after legalization. “
While legalization allows people to live more responsibly, more data suggests that cannabis may help reduce cirrhosis by addressing its underlying causes.
Research from the University of Victoria, which focused on a survey of 2102 medical patients in Canada, found that:
A total of 419 (44%) participants reported a decrease in the frequency of alcohol use over 30 days, and 323 (34%) the number of drinks they drank per week as standard, and 76 (8%) reported no alcohol use at all in their 30s. days prior to the survey. “
With cirrhosis, prevention may be the best medication, so if cannabis can help people drinking alcohol - one of the main causes of cirrhosis - is a big win.
The University of Victoria study further found that those under 55 who drank more and those who started using medicinal cannabis specifically to quit drinking were significantly more likely to reduce alcohol consumption and quit altogether.
Prevention of cirrhosis and pain relief in the past, more help from hemp
While it is important to address one of the main causes of cirrhosis, additional treatment is needed for those who already have it. A proposed treatment method was to give patients antioxidants, as these compounds reduce oxidative stress by causing positive changes such as free radical scavenging.
Generate more research November found that hemp reduced the oxidation and lipolysis processes of stripped linseed oil.
The study concluded that "hemp blooms can be used as a source of natural antioxidants in vegetable oils and lipid products to slow down their oxidation, especially those characterized by high levels of unsaturation."
By preserving and providing antioxidants to limit alcohol consumption, cannabis has been proven to have powerful potential in the fight against cirrhosis. The rise of legalization is poised to only continue this healthy trend.
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