And just by the way, autism is a condition characterized by dysregulation (usually over-activity) in the ACC - anterior cingulate cortex. This is the area of the brain that changes sensory information into emotional information (thus the sensory meltdown exists). It also is used in error detection and rule-setting. To support this part of the brain we need to be getting methylated B vitamins, vitamin C and dietary copper. This study shows that THC lowers methylation, which increases available L-dopa (antsy-ness) but stops it from being converted into dopamine (motivation) or broken down into norepinephrine (chill), while CBD increases methylation and therefore assists with the neurological balance. Freaking fascinating!!
GM 🌞 did you know there is new research coming out that might explain why certain people experience “reefer madness” while other people do not? Could be based on how autistic they are!
The most interesting thing about this study is that they’ve shown there’s a THC:CBD ratio threshold that can prevent cannabis-related psychosis, with high-CBD cultivars even acting as an anti-psychotic!
These findings are so important to help health professionals understand and guide medicinal and recreational consumers and not just label all cannabis as mental-health-antagonizing. 👏
Read the study here: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/9/5616
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This chart also reminds me that low acetylcholine (which is made from dietary choline most prevalent in eggs) is responsible for autistic “stimming” bc we need acetylcholine in the ACC to control muscle movements a smoothness of motion. This is also related to methylation in the body. Thanks 🤙
That's really interesting. I can't smoke pot because I basically go into overstimulation hell. It's nice to get a bit of explanation on why it happens.
Right and that’s because most of it has been cultivated for high-THC! My husband gets wildly paranoid on high-thc cannabis but he is super relaxed on high-CBD hemp products. He is also more “autistic/rigid” than I am.