Cannabidiol (CBD) is picking up steam as a possible antidepressant (CBD is stripped of the popular intoxicating THC effects of pot).
It “produces CBD-carboxylic acid through the same metabolic pathway as THC, until the next to last step, where CBDA synthase performs catalysis instead of THCA synthase.”
I stress that point, because there are significant number of Christians hostile to the idea of antidepressants, let alone the idea of one with the word “Cannabidiol” in it.
So, no, guys, this isn’t the Taco Bell kind.
Well, a brand new study the Journal of Molecular Biology suggests CBD could, down the road, be a more effective antidepressant than others — working both faster and with superior results.
The study looked at male rodents and found that CBD seemed to produce “fast and sustained antidepressant-like effect in distinct animal models relevant to depression.”
These effects may be related to rapid changes in synaptic plasticity in the mPFC through activation of the BDNF-TrkB signaling pathway.
The data support a promising therapeutic profile for CBD as a new fast-acting antidepressant drug.
Read more here.
CBD oil is already a bit of a rage right now, and indeed, early research suggests it could be a potent anti-inflammatory, help with anxiety, and encourage sleep.
However, there are still legal issues in some states, and without regulation, manufacturing and dosage are always a concern.
Nevertheless, expect to hear a lot more about CBD in the future.
