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Mediterranean Diet and Neurodegenerative Diseases: The Neglected Role of Nutrition in the Modulation of the Endocannabinoid System

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Neurodegenerative disorders are a widespread cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, characterized by neuroinflammation, oxidative stress and neuronal depletion. The broad-spectrum neuroprotective activity of the Mediterranean diet is widely documented, but it is not yet known whether its nutritional and caloric balance can induce a modulation of the endocannabinoid system. In recent decades, many studies …

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Improved glycemic status, insulin resistance and inflammation after receiving oral oleoylethanolamide supplement in people with prediabetes: a randomized controlled trial

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Background The anti-inflammatory properties of cannabinoids have been shown. This study was conducted to assess effect of oleoylethanolamide (OEA) supplementation on glycemic status, insulin resistance (IR) and inflammatory factor in pre-diabetic individuals. Methods This double-blind randomized clinical trial was done at Qazvin University of Medical Sciences in which 46 pre-diabetic patients were divided into two …

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Influence of diet on acute endocannabinoidome mediator levels post exercise in active women, a crossover randomized study

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The extended endocannabinoid system, also termed endocannabinoidome, participates in multiple metabolic functions in health and disease. Physical activity can both have an acute and chronic impact on endocannabinoid mediators, as does diet. In this crossover randomized controlled study, we investigated the influence of diet on the peripheral response to acute maximal aerobic exercise in a …

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Dietary ω-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Inhibit Tumor Growth in mice

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Mediterranean diet components, such as olive oil and ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs), can arrest cell growth and promote cell apoptosis. Recently, olive oil has been demonstrated to modulate type-1 cannabinoid (CB1) receptor gene expression in both human colon cancer cells and rat colon. The aim of this study was to investigate a possible …

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Millions of Britons are using CBD everyday – but are they taking it correctly?

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We examine the need for professional intervention to ensure patients reap the full benefits of CBD use A few years ago, CBD was a substance many hadn’t even heard of.Fast forward to 2020, and according to the Alphagreen report published in May, almost eight million Britons have purchased CBD products.The report also identified an increase …

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Endocannabinology Q&A with Dr. Kristina Ranna

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What is endocannabinology?We define Endocannabinology as an integrative approach to individual health and quality of life.To make it easier to remember and pronounce we use the phrase ‘balance medicine’.30 years ago, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) was discovered, and as well as its crucial physiological role, it is still of mainstream medicine interest.If the ECS is …

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