Is Cannabis The Secret To Combatting COVID-19? – Longevity LIVE – Longevity LIVE

According to the researchers, two cannabinoid acids commonly found in hemp varietals of cannabis, cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) were found to bound to the coronavirus spike proteins, which are the proteins that allow the virus to enter human cells. By biding to the spike protein, the cannabis compounds help prevent infection by stopping the virus from entering cells in the first place.

The findings also revealed that the cannabinoids were effective against new variants of the virus, which is of primary concern.

These variants are well known for evading antibodies against early lineage SARS-CoV-2, which is obviously concerning given that current vaccination strategies rely on the early lineage spike protein as an antigen, said study lead Richard van Breemen.

Our data show CBDA and CBGA are effective against the two variants we looked at, and we hope that trend will extend to other existing and future variants.

This is not the first study to highlight the potential that cannabis has when it comes to combating COVID-19.

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