Tag: cannabinoids

Fighting Intestinal Infections with the Body’s Own Endocannabinoids

October 8, 2020Health And Wellness

Native chemicals similar to those found in cannabis can inhibit bacterial virulence, study led by UTSW researchers suggests Endocannabinoids, signaling molecules produced in the body that share features with chemicals found in marijuana, can shut down genes needed for some pathogenic intestinal bacteria to colonize,…

Cannabinoids May Be Useful to Prevent Colon Cancer, New Study Finds

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020Health And Wellness

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are caused by unrestrained inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with IBD are at a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer. In a recent study published in iScience by authors from the University of…