Rare Weed Compound Helps Suppress Appetite, Increases Energy & Motivation Without The Munchies, New Study Finds
Cannabis genetics company Phylos, in partnership with People Science, conducted an Institutional Review Board-approved, double-blind clinical study on the effects of rare cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV).
According to the research, Natural Natural THCV developed by Phylos resulted in improvement in energy levels, productivity, motivation and overall happiness in comparison to a placebo, all without the usual side effects of fatigue and increased appetite that often accompany THC consumption.
Alisha Holloway, PhD, chief scientific officer at Phylos, explained why these results matter.
“This study signifies a pivotal moment for the cannabis industry in understanding the effect of THCV in combination with THC,” Holloway said. “The Natural Natural THCV study allows us to leverage our exceptional plants in the advancement of targeted cannabis products, and to chart new territories in understanding the efficacy of natural cannabinoids.”
The Methodology
During the double-blind study, subjects consumed placebo gummies, THC-only gummies and gummies containing Get Sh!t Done (GSD) extract, a plant high in THCV developed by Phylos, according to a company press release.
The GSD gummies included distillate from the GSD plant with a roughly …