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Marijuana Can Help Grow Neuronsand Make a Person SmarterBy Alex Lemieux (http://guardianlv.com/author/lemieuxa/) on June 3,2015 · 8 Comments (http://guardianlv.com/2015/06/marijuanacanhelpgrowneuronsandmakeapersonsmarter/#comments)

According to a new study, chemicals in marijuana can repair andstimulate the growth of brain cells and possibly make a personsmarter. This revolutionary research can possibly pave the way fora more pot friendly public. This study was published in the latestissue of the journal Neurochemistry International.

Contrary to the public’s belief, a person’s brain, in fact, does notstop growing after reaching adulthood. This is due to the processof neuroplasticity. This organic engineering process is the way inwhich people take in and remember information. Even morespecific than that is the process of neurogenesis.

Neurogenesis is the process that is enacted by the brain togenerate neurons from stem cells within itself to create a betternerroconnection within someone’s brain. This process is mostprevalent during the growth of fetus.

The study revealed that a chemical substance in marijuana,cannabichromene (CBC), has the ability to spark the creation ofneurons. Neural stem cells in the brain are now proven to developinto neuron connections when combined with CBC in marijuana.Moreover, the chemical was reported to ramp up the practicalityof developing adult neural stem progenitor cells (NSPC) into moreand better connection within the brain.

Unlike the developing brain of a prenatal human, neurogenesishappens in one select part of brain that is most essential forlearning and memory: the hippocampus. This area of the brain isalso responsible for regulating the limbic system, which controlsemotion. Though, the hippocampus is mainly utilized for longterm memory and also spatial navigation, which allows a person togauge distance and differentiate between peripheral objects.Previous studies on neurons have shown that the brain is able tocreate nearly 5,000 new cells every day, but this number goesdown as a person grows older.

The research team that conducted the study stated the stem cellsthat are used in the neurogenesis process are one of the mostimportant components of the brain. Diseases like Alzheimer’s andmental illnesses like depression and bipolar disorder are mostlikely the result of a declining neurogenesis process.

Another study done on neuron regrowth with marijuana,published in the latest issue of Philosophical Transactions of theRoyal Society B, suggested that CBC and Tetrahydrocannabinol(THC) act as an antioxidant cleansing for brain. The THC coatsthe neurons in a sort of healing blanket. This allows for thedisposal of damaged cells, improving the efficiency of the brain,and making room for more neurons to be developed. The researchteam also found that one of the most important factors is that bothchemicals in marijuana make the mitochondria in brain cellswork at a faster pace, making them more energy efficient, leadingto a better functioning, smarter person.

Dr. Xia Jiana conducted a similar study on the correlationbetween amounts of CBC and THC in the brain and neurogenesis.Jiana found that most abusive drugs like cocaine, heroin,psychedelics, and amphetamines suppress neurogenesis.However, marijuana seems to promote it.

Even though this study was done on stem cells from rodents, theresearchers believe that further studies on marijuana preparationwill unearth more indications that marijuana has potentialbenefits that can rejuvenate the growth of neurons and makepeople smarter. Future studies on the qualities of marijuana thatmake make people smarter could allow for less strict laws on thepossession and use of the drug.

By Alex Lemieux

Sources:

Truthonpot.com: Cannabichromene In Marijuana Helps BrainGrow, Study Shows

Time: How Cannabinoids May Slow Brain Aging

Bit Landers: Marijuana doesn’t actually kill brain cells; a newstudy says it may help regrow them.

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