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Can THC Turn Back The Clock? Cannabis Reverses Brain Aging, Boosts Mental Capacity, New Study Suggests (www.benzinga.com)

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Initially, THC boosted brain metabolism and synaptic protein levels, indicative of heightened cognitive processes. Subsequently, it shifted towards reducing metabolic activities in the body akin to the effects seen with caloric restriction or intensive exercise, known for their anti-aging benefits.

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[–] ThePantser@lemmy.world 40 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Idk, I'm high right now and my memory is shit.

[–] Phenomephrene@thebrainbin.org 25 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Younger brains have fewer memories. This checks out.

[–] voracitude@lemmy.world 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I didn't know you can monkeys paw science

[–] Drunemeton@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

The monkey was equally surprised.

[–] CaptainSpaceman@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Short term vs long term

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 1 points 3 months ago

That’s what they mean by reversing brain aging

[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world -1 points 3 months ago

I started getting high later in life (25) and had shit memory beforehand.

It's a bit less shit now, take that as you will.