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Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Bioinformatics

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Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV): a commentary on potential therapeutic benefit for the management of obesity and diabetes

Amos Olusegun Abioye, Olubukola Ayodele, Aleksandra Marinkovic, Risha Patidar, Adeola Akinwekomi, Adekunle Sanyaolu
Journal of Cannabis Research Summary & key facts 2020 80 citations

THCV is a cannabis compound that does not cause the “high” linked to THC. In animal studies it lowered appetite, increased feelings of fullness, and raised energy use, and some small studies in people with type 2 diabetes found lower fasting blood sugar versus placebo. Researchers say these findings make…

Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
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