I want to know how marijuana affects the immune system. Does it weaken it or strengthen it? Are there any specific immune responses triggered by marijuana use?
6 answers
Federica
Fri Nov 29 2024
Microglia, the immune cells of the brain, respond to cannabinoids as well.
Emanuele
Fri Nov 29 2024
Cannabis possesses immune-modulating properties due to its active cannabinoids.
TaegeukChampionCourageousHeart
Fri Nov 29 2024
The result of cannabinoid interaction is a decrease in proinflammatory cytokine expression.
AmethystEcho
Fri Nov 29 2024
Concurrently, there is an increase in anti-inflammatory cytokines.
KpopHarmonySoulMateRadiance
Fri Nov 29 2024
These cannabinoids interact with various immune cells, including T-cells and B-cells.