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New Research on CBD and Dopamine - A Key to Addiction, Motivation, and Mental Health

by Indigo Naturals May 26, 2020

New Research on CBD and Dopamine - A Key to Addiction, Motivation, and Mental Health

Learn how dopamine shapes our behavior and figures strongly into mental health

Posted in CBD's interaction with dopamine, Dopamine and addiction, Dopamine and ADHD, Dopamine and anxiety, Dopamine and bi-polar, Dopamine and depression, Dopamine and mental health, Dopamine and other neurotransmitters, Dopamine and schizophrenia, How dopamine work in the brain

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Updated Research on CBD and Alcohol Addiction, Withdrawals, and Tolerance

by Indigo Naturals May 26, 2020

Updated Research on CBD and Alcohol Addiction, Withdrawals, and Tolerance

Learn about new research on how CBD affects the pathways of alcohol abuse and recovery

Posted in A quick look at NAC and psilocybin for alcohol addiction, cbd and anxiety, Estrogen and alcohol (listen up ladies), How long does CBD take to work, How much CBD for alcohol addiction, Neurogenesis and alcohol addiction, Research on CBD and alcohol addiction, The genetics of alcoholism, The key pathways of alcohol addiction, The process of alcohol tolerance, What's the best CBD for alcohol addiction

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Is Glutamate the Reason People Chronically Use THC and Cannabis Daily?

by Indigo Naturals May 14, 2020

Is Glutamate the Reason People Chronically Use THC and Cannabis Daily?

A look at research on how THC can suppress glutamate points to new clues for chronic use

Posted in A quick introduction to glutamate, Are people self-medicating with THC to reduce glutamate, CB1 receptors and glutamate, cbd and energy, How CBD protects against daily THC use, How much CBD and NAC for glutamate balancing, Other tools to address glutamate levels, THC activity on CB1 receptors and glutamate, The downside with long term daily use of THC on glutamate, What's the best CBD for daily THC use

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Research on CBD for THC Addiction, Tolerance, and Withdrawal

by Indigo Naturals May 14, 2020

Research on CBD for THC Addiction, Tolerance, and Withdrawal

New studies look at how CBD counters the effects of THC for addiction pathways including withdrawals

Posted in Can CBD help with THC addiction, Can CBD help with THC tolerance, Can CBD help with THC withdrawals, CBD and teenage THC addiction, How long does it take for CBD to reverse THC long term effects, How much CBD to take for THC addiction, Learning and THC addiction, THC's primary effect in the brain, The difference between CBD and THC, The process of THC tolerance, What's the best CBD to take for THC addiction

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How Long Does It Take CBD to Work - Research on Short and Long Term Effects

by Indigo Naturals May 14, 2020

How Long Does It Take CBD to Work - Research on Short and Long Term Effects

New studies are pointing to how long it takes for CBD to work especially along with the neurogenesis path

Posted in Best dosage for long term neurogenesis, Can you take CBD daily, How long does CBD last in your system, How long does it take CBD to work (long term), How long does it take CBD to work (short term), Is CBD safe for long term use, What's the best CBD for long term use

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Does CBD Affect Blood Work?

by Indigo Naturals May 06, 2020

Does CBD Affect Blood Work?

What does research show for CBD's effect on basic lab results?

Posted in Does CBD affect blood panel results, Does CBD affect kidney numbers, Does CBD affect liver panel, Does CBD show up in a 10-panel drug test, Does CBD show up in routine blood work, How long is CBD detectable in urine

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Research on Glutamate and Mental Health - CBD and NAC to Balance Glutamate Levels

by Indigo Naturals May 06, 2020

Research on Glutamate and Mental Health - CBD and NAC to Balance Glutamate Levels

Exciting new research where most roads lead to glutamate

Posted in Are there ways to balance glutamate activity, CBD and glutamate, Glutamate and Addiction, Glutamate and Anandamide (the THC connection), Glutamate and anxiety, Glutamate and depression, Glutamate and GABA complicated relationship, Glutamate and neurogenesis (player behind the curtain), Glutamate and OCD, Glutamate and schizophrenia, Glutamate imbalance and mental health issues, How much CBD and NAC for glutamate balancing, NAC and glutamate, The best CBD and NAC for glutamate balancing, The glutamate and glutathione connection, What is glutamate and how does it work in the brain

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A Comprehensive Look at CBD and the Pathways of Addiction

by Indigo Naturals April 26, 2020

A Comprehensive Look at CBD and the Pathways of Addiction

new research is pointing to how CBD affects the different pathways of addiction

Posted in A quick look at brain areas and addiction, Addiction results in specific changes in brain function, An updated view of the addiction process, Can CBD help with addiction, Can you become addicted to CBD, CBD and alcohol addiction, CBD and amphetamine and cocaine addiction, CBD and drug tolerance, CBD and drug withdrawal, CBD and nicotine addiction, CBD and opioid addiction and withdrawal, CBD and THC or cannabis addiction, Compulsion and Risk Taking behavior, Does CBD help with cravings, Glutamate and Addiction, Neurogenesis and addiction, Neurotransmitters and addiction, Studies on CBD and addiction, the New Kid on the Block in Research, What's the best CBD for addiction

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A Comprehensive and Updated Look at CBD and Depression Research

by Indigo Naturals April 26, 2020

A Comprehensive and Updated Look at CBD and Depression Research

New research on how CBD affects the pathways of depression

Posted in Brain areas and depression, Can CBD help with depression?, Chronic stress, Drugs and medications, Early exposure to infection or chemicals during key periods of brain development, Hormones and depression (perimenopause), How much CBD to take for depression, Inflammation (hyperactive immune), Inflammation and depression, Neurogenesis and depression, Neurotransmitter imbalances (glutamate is a big player as is serotonin - more below), Neurotransmitters and depression, New insights on what causes depression, Other tools for depression, The new kid on the block...Glutamate and depression, Trauma, What's the best CBD for depression

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Potential Antivirals With NIH Research - A Focus on Safety and Effectiveness

by Indigo Naturals April 10, 2020

Potential Antivirals With NIH Research - A Focus on Safety and Effectiveness

Posted in A quick primer on Covid19 and its specific attributes, CBD and Covid19, Elderberry and Covid19, etc) but they also carry a more complicated safety profile., Ginger and Covid19, High dose Vitamin C and Covid19, licorice, NAC and Covid19, Quercetin and Covid19, there are many other supplements that have antiviral effects (EGCG, Yes

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Can You Take CBD Long Term?

by Indigo Naturals April 10, 2020

Can You Take CBD Long Term?

What does research for long term CBD use in terms of safety and effectiveness

Posted in Can you drop CBD cold turkey, Can you have CBD withdrawals, CBD toxicity and long term use, Does CBD build tolerance with long term use, How does CBD work in the body long term, How much CBD for long term use, Should you cycle CBD use, Studies on long term CBD use, The best type of CBD for long term use

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What Research Shows for NAC (N-Acetylcysteine) and Mental Health

by Indigo Naturals April 10, 2020

What Research Shows for NAC (N-Acetylcysteine) and Mental Health

An in-depth look at current research on this powerful balancer of glutamate function

Posted in A quick introduction to NAC (N-acetylcysteine), Addiction, anxiety, Bi-polar, depression, How much NAC for mental health issues., NAC and Addiction, NAC and Anxiety, NAC and Bi-polar, NAC and Depression, NAC and glutamate in the brain, NAC and Negative thoughts and ruminations, NAC and OCD, NAC and Schizophrenia, NAC and the oxidation pathway (glutathione), NAC safety, Negative thoughts and ruminations, OCD, Schizophrenia

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