Cannabidiol Dampens Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s Mouse Model

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Cannabidiol Dampens Brain Inflammation in Alzheimer’s Mouse Model
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Preclinical study in a mouse model of Alzheimer's found inhaled cannabidiol (CBD) reduced key inflammatory pathways (IDO and cGAS), lowered proinflammatory cytokines, and improved recognition memory, suggesting CBD may exert a multitarget anti-inflammatory effect that could complement other approaches. However, results are early and in animals, and human studies are needed to assess safety and efficacy.

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