CBD and Cognitive Performance: Debunking Myths
Recent studies are challenging the long-held belief that cannabis negatively impacts brain health, especially focusing on cannabidiol (CBD) and its effects on cognitive functions. A study conducted in Brazil has shown that CBD might improve cognitive performance in certain subjects without causing cognitive deficits.
Brazilian Research: A Turning Point in CBD Studies
Researchers in Brazil reviewed numerous studies to assess the cognitive safety of CBD. Their findings suggest that both chronic and acute doses of CBD do not impair cognition in humans without neuropsychiatric disorders. The study also indicates potential cognitive enhancements in animal models.
Harvard Medical School's Findings on CBD
A study by Harvard Medical School in 2022 provides further evidence of CBD's positive effects. It found that patients with moderate-to-severe anxiety experienced symptom improvements and better cognitive performance following the daily administration of full spectrum CBD extracts. Cancer patients using CBD-infused products also reported improvements in cognitive functioning.
Expanding the Horizons of CBD Research
The study titled “Effects of the acute and chronic administration of cannabidiol on cognition in humans and animals: A systemic review,” published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, marks a significant step in CBD research, opening new avenues for future studies.
- Emerging research challenges the myth of cannabis negatively impacting brain health.
- Brazilian study indicates CBD might improve cognitive functions without causing deficits.
- Harvard Medical School's research supports CBD's positive effects on cognitive performance.
- New studies pave the way for further exploration into CBD's impact on the brain.
