Effects of Marijuana On The Human Body

The endocannabinoid system within the human body is a naturally forming system that regulates a wide variety of physiological processes, such as mood, memory, and appetite. When a deficiency in the system occurs, the body becomes prone to disease and illness.

Marijuana has active chemicals called cannabinoids similar to the chemicals in the human body. When Marijuana is ingested, cannabinoids immediately bind to cannabinoid receptors dictated by the brain and are connected to the immune system.

The effects of Marijuana on the human body differ based on the specific receptors to which they bind. Best dispensary in san diego can guide you as to which of the forms of Marijuana it offers could respond best to your body’s needs.

Here are the most common cannabinoid contents of Mariuana and their effects on the human body:

• Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – THC is the most abundant cannabinoid in Marijuana known for its psychoactive effects. THC acts as a partial agonist at the CB1 and CB2 receptors. It could serve as a mild analgesic, painkiller, and antioxidant.

• Cannabidiol (CBD) - CBD is also abundant in Marijuana and known for its anti-psychoactive effects; it counteracts THC. CBD acts as an antagonist at both the CB1 and CB2 receptors, yet it has a low binding affinity for both.

• Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA) - THCA is the main constituent in raw cannabis. THCA converts to Δ9-THC when burned, vaporized, or heated at a certain temperature. THCA, CBDA, CBGA, and other acidic cannabinoids hold the most COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition, contributing to Marijuana’s anti-inflammatory effects. It acts as anti-proliferative and antispasmodic.

• Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA) - CBDA, similar to THCA, is the main constituent in cannabis with elevated CBD levels. CBDA selectively inhibits the COX-2 enzyme, contributing to cannabis’ anti-inflammatory effects.

• Cannabinol (CBN) - CBN is a mildly psychoactive cannabinoid that is produced from the degradation of THC. There is usually very little to no CBN in a fresh plant. CBN acts as a weak agonist at both the CB1 and CB2 receptors, with greater affinity for CB2 receptors than CB1. The degradation of THC into CBN is often described as creating a sedative effect.

• Cannabigerol (CBG) - A non-psychoactive cannabinoid. Its antibacterial effects can alter the overall effects of Marijuana. CBG is thought to kill or slow bacterial growth, reduce inflammation, (particularly in its acidic CBGA form,) inhibit cell growth in tumor/cancer cells, and promote bone growth. It acts as a low-affinity antagonist at the CB1 receptor. CBG pharmacological activity at the CB2 receptor is currently unknown.

• Cannabichromene (CBC) - CBC is most frequently found in tropical Marijuana varieties. CBC is known to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, inhibit cell growth in tumor/cancer cells, and promote bone growth. The effects of CBC appear to be mediated through non-cannabinoid receptor interactions.

Best dispensary in san diego offers and can deliver Marijuana in various forms. If you need clarification as to the specific effects of Marijuana stains it offers, better call best dispensary in san diego and it will be very willing to help you.