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The Secret to Cellular Longevity? Autophagy and Cannabis

Autophagy, a concept obscure to many, is a pivotal mechanism that is vital to sustain overall health. It is the body’s method of cleansing damaged, useless proteins, cellular debris, and organelles, enabling the preservation of cellular homeostasis and thwarting the emergence of diseases such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders.

But what if we were to reveal a natural way to escalate autophagy and enhance health outcomes? Recent studies have indicated that the non-psychoactive cannabinoid, CBD, present in cannabis may possess the ability to encourage autophagy in cells, catalyzing interest in the plant’s therapeutic applications for an array of health conditions, including age-related diseases and cancer.

Medical CBD now Legal in South Korea

On November 25, South Korea made history by becoming the first country in East Asia to legalize medical marijuana, albeit in a very limited form. This came as surprising news to many since their existing punishments for pot use are quite strict. Additionally, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety had previously said it would not support any marijuana use, but recently changed its tune.

Utah’s Medical Marijuana Legislation

Utah voters approved Proposition 2, The Utah Medical Cannabis Act, on November 6th, 2018. It passed by a significant majority of 52.75% to 47.25%, a difference of about 60,000 votes in an election with just over one million votes. But lawmakers already overwrote it on December 3rd, giving it far stricter rules before it ever had a chance to go into effect.