A 2017 study published in Nature Medicine stunned the scientific world by suggesting that low doses of THC—the active compound in cannabis—could reverse cognitive decline in elderly brains. Researchers from the University of Bonn and The Hebrew University treated older mice with small amounts of THC over several weeks and found that their memory and learning abilities improved dramatically, reaching the levels typically seen in much younger mice.
The mechanism? THC reactivated vital signaling pathways in the brain, including mTOR, which is crucial for learning and memory. The hippocampus, the brain’s memory hub, even showed signs of cellular rejuvenation. However, when given to young mice, THC impaired their brain function—highlighting how age and dosage are critical. While this opens new doors for treating age-related neurodegeneration, scientists emphasize that human trials are essential before drawing firm conclusions.
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The mechanism? THC reactivated vital signaling pathways in the brain, including mTOR, which is crucial for learning and memory. The hippocampus, the brain’s memory hub, even showed signs of cellular rejuvenation. However, when given to young mice, THC impaired their brain function—highlighting how age and dosage are critical. While this opens new doors for treating age-related neurodegeneration, scientists emphasize that human trials are essential before drawing firm conclusions.
#BrainHealth #CannabisResearch #HealthyAging #Neuroscience #THCTherapy
A 2017 study published in Nature Medicine stunned the scientific world by suggesting that low doses of THC—the active compound in cannabis—could reverse cognitive decline in elderly brains. Researchers from the University of Bonn and The Hebrew University treated older mice with small amounts of THC over several weeks and found that their memory and learning abilities improved dramatically, reaching the levels typically seen in much younger mice.
The mechanism? THC reactivated vital signaling pathways in the brain, including mTOR, which is crucial for learning and memory. The hippocampus, the brain’s memory hub, even showed signs of cellular rejuvenation. However, when given to young mice, THC impaired their brain function—highlighting how age and dosage are critical. While this opens new doors for treating age-related neurodegeneration, scientists emphasize that human trials are essential before drawing firm conclusions.
#BrainHealth #CannabisResearch #HealthyAging #Neuroscience #THCTherapy
