Articles tagged with "cannabinoids"
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Weed & exercise Part III: Can cardio make you fail a drug test?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on January 17, 2024Read moreLeafly’s Nick Jikomes, Phd, explains it all.
Here’s the euphoric chemistry behind your runner’s high
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on January 2, 2024Read moreHow & why the endocannabinoid system responds to physical activity.
Cannabinoids and the gut microbiome
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on October 2, 2023Read moreCannabis may help or hurt G-I issues, depending on several factors.
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Why is it so important to test cannabis products?
Pat Goggins - Published on November 4, 2022Read moreTesting cannabis products is essential for consumer safety. Learn what cannabis is tested for and why it’s so important.
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What is THCA and what are the benefits of this cannabinoid?
Amelia Williams - Published on June 24, 2022Read moreTHCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a cannabinoid found in raw and live cannabis. Research suggests that THCA could possess immense therapeutic potential.
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What is CBG (cannabigerol) & what does this cannabinoid do?
Amelia Williams - Published on June 3, 2022Read moreLearn all about cannabigerol (CBG), a lesser known cannabinoid with increasing research on its many medical benefits for specific systems.
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What’s the difference between CBD and THC?
Leafly Staff - Published on May 12, 2022Read moreDoes CBD get you high? CBD and THC are both derived from the cannabis plant, but they’re very different. Learn about CBD oil effects and its medicinal benefits.
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What is a cannabinoid?
Emma Stone - Published on February 17, 2022Read moreCannabinoids are chemical compounds that contribute to the many effects of cannabis. Learn about the different types of cannabinoids and how they can affect the body.
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Scientists are (finally) studying how weed affects athletic performance and recovery
Christopher Minaya - Published on December 17, 2021Read moreA first-of-its-kind study could blow the roof off of stigmas and myths about cannabis and high athletic performance.
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What is HHC?
Max Savage Levenson - Published on October 12, 2021Read moreThe latest hemp-derived cannabinoid has a lot of potential, but invites many questions, too. Here’s everything you need to know about HHC.
