3 New Amazing Results from Cannabis Testing

Now that the sale of marijuana is legal in a good number of states, those involved in its distribution must see to the quality of the cannabis they offer. This is where cannabis testing comes into play. Cannabis testing involves a process almost similar to how medicine and food products are tested. Take a look at some of the amazing results these tests have yielded.

Marijuana can be used to treat specific types of bowel disorders

A recent study took a look at the effects of cannabis on 1,000 people with moderate stomach problems caused by bowel inflammation. One section was made to consume cannabis, while one section was not. The researchers discovered that those who took marijuana experienced fewer of the symptoms related to their condition.

Marijuana consumption can help keep a person slim and fit

Although marijuana is known to trigger the ‘munchies’—the extreme hunger experienced while under the influence of marijuana—one study suggests that the weed can help speed up a person’s metabolism and thereby stave off fat accumulation. The study’s results revealed that in a group of people with similar diets, those who use cannabis regularly are 20 percent less likely to become obese than those who do not consume it.

Cannabis may help protect the brain after a stroke

Certain studies show that using marijuana after a stroke can help shrink the part of the brain affected by a stroke and thereby reduce damage.