CBD & COVID-19

CBD AND COVID-19

CBD became immensely popular for its incredible therapeutic properties. It is entirely safe and non-intoxicating in nature, unlike its chemical cousin tetrahydrocannabinol, which is responsible for creating the typical high associated with marijuana. Research has shown that CBD possesses potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory analgesic, and antiemetic properties. With the breakout of sars-cov-19, scientists also began to analyze how CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties can help the body recover from the lethal attack of this unusual virus. Here is what they found. 

Anti-Inflammatory Properties of CBD for Covid-19

Numerous researchers have shown that CBD possesses excellent anti-inflammatory properties. It can interact with the immune system of the human body and reduce these unwanted inflammatory responses. 

Our body produces a natural peptide called apelin, which is responsible for regulating blood pressure and decreasing information studies carried out at Dental College of Georgia and Medical College of Georgia show that CBD can boost apelin production. 

Not only this, previous researchers have shown that CBD can interact with the human endocannabinoid system, which is spread across the body in the form of CB1 and CB2 receptors. CB2 receptors are present in the immune cells, including macrophages and neutrophils. These immune cells are responsible for controlling the inflammatory responses being carried out in the body. 

CBD can boost anandamide’s uptake, the endocannabinoid, which binds to the CB2 receptors and boosts its functionality.

The Covid-19 infection has been shown to induce overwhelming inflammation, which is also called a cytokine storm in the lungs. It disturbs the normal lung function and reduces oxygen saturation. Research has shown that CBD can reduce cytokines storm and restore the normal function of the alveoli of the lungs.

CBD can also help in reducing stress and anxiety caused by the emotional and financial upheaval created by the pandemic. 

If you are looking for CBD products that can help you in the pandemic here are two highly efficient products that can reduce the symptoms of inflammation and anxiety. Try our raw CBD oil to experience the entourage effect of various cannabinoids and phytonutrients or go for CBD capsules  to avoid the weedy flavor of CBD

References

Salles, É. L., Khodadadi, H., Jarrahi, A., Ahluwalia, M., Paffaro Jr, V. A., Costigliola, V., … & Baban, B. (2020). Cannabidiol (CBD) modulation of apelin in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, 24(21), 12869-12872.

Khodadadi, H., Salles, É. L., Jarrahi, A., Chibane, F., Costigliola, V., Yu, J. C., … & Baban, B. (2020). Cannabidiol modulates cytokine storm in acute respiratory distress syndrome induced by simulated viral infection using synthetic RNA. Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 5(3), 197-201.

Crippa, J. A. S., Derenusson, G. N., Ferrari, T. B., Wichert-Ana, L., Duran, F. L., Martin-Santos, R., … & Filho, A. S. (2011). Neural basis of anxiolytic effects of cannabidiol (CBD) in generalized social anxiety disorder: a preliminary report. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 25(1), 121-130.