Delta-8 THC is Growing in Popularity – But What is it?
Humans have been cultivating and using cannabis for thousands of years; however, despite this simple truth, our knowledge of the plant’s many compounds remains shockingly underdeveloped. While there are over 100 cannabinoids, many of us have only heard of a handful of them – and even researchers still don’t know everything about these compounds and […]
Cannabis compounds found to prevent Covid-19 infection
Cannabis compounds have been seen to be effective at preventing infection from the virus that causes COVID-19 in a laboratory study published this week. The study, “Cannabinoids Block Cellular Entry of SARS-CoV-2 and the Emerging Variants”, which was published in the Journal of Nature Products, demonstrated that two compounds found in the Cannabis Sativa plant […]
Browns 5% CBD Hemp Oil: A Cancheck Review
Insomnia, mental health issues, muscle, and chronic pain. One or all can be the reason for diving into the world of CBD. If you don’t already know (we are sure you do) Cannabidiol or as it is more commonly known CBD is an oil derived from the cannabis plant. It has no psychoactive ingredients meaning […]
Exercise increases the body’s ‘cannabis-like’ substances to fight cancer and heart disease
Exercise triggers chemical reactions and a rise in the body’s cannabis-like substances that may help to fight severe medical conditions, a recent study finds. According to Science Daily, the study – conducted by researchers at the University of Nottingham – exercise was associated with lower levels of pain and a reduction of substances known to […]
Could medical cannabis products be useful for treating Chronic Migraines?
Research into the potential of cannabis and its derivatives as a medical treatment has been on the rise in recent years as demand for alternative therapies pushes to the forefront. We commonly hear about the use of cannabis-based products for the treatment of conditions like epilepsy and chronic pain – but could medical cannabis be […]
Cannflavins: The therapeutic potential of lesser-known cannabis compounds
The medicinal use of cannabis has maintained or thousands of years, with scientific research slowly revealing the many secrets of the plant. While cannabinoids such as THC and CBD remain by far the most researched of the known cannabis compounds – but these are not the only cannabis derivatives that have been found to have […]
ACI to expand European offering with Brussels office opening
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) has today announced the opening of their new Brussels office as they look to expand their membership offering into the European Union (EU) for the first time. The ACI was established in 2019 as a membership association for companies within the UK cannabinoid sector with the aim of […]
Taking a closer look at the links between cannabis use and ADHD
Until recently, the link between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cannabis use has largely been seen through a negative lens, with studies largely focusing on the potential harms of cannabis use for young people using the drug. However, recent years have brought a more nuanced approach to understanding why cannabis use is more prevalent among adolescents […]
The Potential Entourage Effect of Medical Cannabis in Pain Treatment
As more jurisdictions legalise the use of medicinal cannabis, researchers are increasingly interested in the entourage effects of cannabinoids. A recent review assessed the current evidence of how potential synergistic effects of cannabinoids can contribute to the treatment of pain conditions. Cannabis contains a huge number of compounds that have been found to have a […]
My-Lifeline CBD Cold Brew: A Cancheck Review
With 70 million cups of coffee being drank every single day here in the UK, it really is no wonder CBD coffee has become such a hit. Marketed as ‘calm but kick-ass’ I was excited to try this CBD cold brew. Here’s what My-Lifeline’s founder Christen says about the brand… “I’ve always loved being incredibly […]