Posted on 08/05/2020 1:13:43 PM PDT by Mariner
The American Heart Association is warning that marijuana use shows substantial risks and no benefit in cardiovascular health, and its deputy chief science and medical officer is recommending that people not smoke or vape any substance, including cannabis products, because of the potential harm to the heart, lungs and blood vessels.
Marijuana contains the psychoactive chemical THC (which gives users the high), as well as more than 100 compounds (cannabinoids, such as the popular cannabidiol, or CBD ) chemically related to THC that are still not entirely understood. Studies suggest that they inhibit some enzymes in the body that can affect the way we metabolize certain heart disease medications, such as cholesterol-lowering statins and blood-thinning warfarin, which skews whats considered a safe dosage.
So in a scientific paper published Wednesday, the American Heart Association (AHA) cites a growing crop of observational studies suggesting that cannabis use is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation, or AFib) and heart failure; a nearly 2.5 times higher risk of strokes; chest pain or angina; and high blood pressure.
Some 2 million Americans with heart disease currently use marijuana or have used it in the past, according to a recent report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, which notes that more than 39 million U.S. adults have used the drug in the past year.
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No doubt. I’m for drug decriminalization and have been for decades. But that doesn’t change the dynamics of potheads and their mission to suck everyone else into their delusion.
Pay Attention, when A “Study” uses words like (Studies suggest suggesting,...May) it is NOT a Study, it is Propaganda, because this same exact group of people released this study last year:
Studies Suggest elephants may be able to fly if they flapped their ears fast enough.
I agree. Two of my three known mj-toking acquaintances have died while on oxygen. One neighbor remains living, and I haven’t seen him in two years.
My bet is pot helps prevent covid and we can’t have that.
I don’t understand why so many make a “mission” out of it.
Almost everyone in America has been high on pot at least once.
A large majority decided they don’t like it.
It’s like trying to convince someone to eat calf liver.
And nicotine apparently: https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2020/07/01/nicotine-can-help-fight-coronavirus-at-its-most-lethal-stage-spain-study-finds/
I’m for legalization, and I cannot think of one thing that is smoked that is good for the lungs. Smoke from any source is not good for the lungs or heart. Other than a good pork butt or venison loin. Mmmmm .
Let’s hope their research is proven and peer reviewed.
Sure, but it also cures heart attacks.
well, its time to partake,, brb ..
Calf liver rocks! Marinate in Zesty Italian Dressing for 3 hours. Skewer with jalapenos and onions and bacon. Grill for 5 minutes on each side. MMMMMM, delicious.
I imagine a stoner would eat it....
I don't think research is ever proven and our peers are fake, agenda-driven criminals. This article is a purfect example.
Poster Child== George Floyd.
Yeah, Willy is only 87, so he ought to be in perfect health.
Krispy Kreme donuts, mmmmmmmm thanks.
“I don’t think research is ever proven and our peers are fake, agenda-driven criminals. This article is a purfect example.”
That sounds like a version of Critical Race Theory, though without spell check.
Stoners would eat a cat turd if you fried it.
I don't eat 'organs' no matter how stoned or drunk or sober I might be.
You are missing out. Used to raise cattle. We ate everything but the ‘moo’. ;^)
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