THC and CBD don’t destroy brain cells — they protect them.

27d (edited) • Daily Dose

Data:

Decades of research debunk the old myth that cannabis causes brain damage.

Modern studies in Neurochemistry International (2018), Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience (2021), and Nature Reviews Neuroscience (2023) show cannabinoids act as neuroprotectants, shielding brain cells from oxidative stress and inflammation — two key drivers of cognitive decline.

Mechanism:

THC activates CB1 receptors, improving mitochondrial stability and reducing excitotoxicity (over-firing neurons).

CBD boosts BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), which promotes new neuron growth and supports neural repair.

Application:

Used intentionally, cannabis supports brain recovery after stress, overtraining, or poor sleep — helping you stay sharper, calmer, and more resilient.

Takeaway:

Cannabis doesn’t make you lose brain cells.

It helps your brain protect the ones you already have —

and even create new ones. 🌿

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