Can THC Turn Back The Clock? Cannabis Reverses Brain Aging, Boosts Mental Capacity, New Study Suggests
Scientists from the University Hospital Bonn and the University of Bonn have unveiled promising evidence that low doses of THC, the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, could reverse brain aging. Published in the journal ACS Pharmacology & Translation Science, the study, done in collaboration with the Hebrew University, explores the profound impact THC has on cognitive rejuvenation in aging mice.
Cognitive Gains From THC In Mice
The research hinges on the interaction between THC and the brain’s cannabinoid receptor type-1 (CB1), which diminishes with age, leading to cognitive declines. By enhancing CB1 activity, THC appears to activate the mTOR protein, a crucial regulator of cell growth and aging. This interaction sparked a significant uptick in cognitive functions in elderly mice, reinvigorating brain activities, especially in the hippocampus, the core area for learning and memory.
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