October 2024

The Effect of Orally Administered ∆9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) on Obesity Parameters in Mice

Prolonged cannabis users show a lower prevalence of obesity and associated comorbidities. In rodent models, ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) from the plant Cannabis sativa L. have shown anti-obesity properties, suggesting a link between the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and obesity. However, the oral administration route has rarely been studied in this context. The aim of …

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The Effect of Oil-Based Cannabis Extracts on Metabolic Parameters and Microbiota Composition of Mice Fed a Standard and a High-Fat Diet

The prevalence of obesity and obesity-related pathologies is lower in frequent cannabis users compared to non-users. It is well established that the endocannabinoid system has an important role in the development of obesity. We recently demonstrated that prolonged oral consumption of purified ∆-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but not of cannabidiol (CBD), ameliorates diet-induced obesity and improves …

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Elite Cultivation, Where The People Make The Difference

“It’s about the people.” Elite Cultivation, headquartered in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, is more than a medicinal marijuana distributor, it’s an extension of the Elite culture carefully curated by founder and owner Richard Freeman.  Freeman, an Oklahoma native, owns and operates five different companies including Elite Motorsports, which, in addition to providing race teams with the best …

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Where Cannabis Meets Cultural Legacy: Xzibit’s XWCC and Snoop Dogg’s SWED

Rappers Xzibit and Snoop Dogg have each opened dispensaries in California, aiming to bring the cultural legacy of cannabis into a unique destination for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Each of the two has stood up for the importance of cannabis culture in their lives, moving the industry forward and putting an emphasis on the experience …

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