Dementia
Research Studies on the effects of Hemp Oil on Dementia
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Research articles and Studies show how Hemp Oil can help Dementia
~ note the most common cause of Dementia is Alzheimers
(please check the tab for ‘Alzheimers’ as well)
Promising studies on the effect of CBD (no THC) on the effects of ‘Behavioral and Psychological symptoms of Dementia
“Individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia often go through a period of significant behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). It is estimated that up to 90% of persons with dementia (PWD) experience behavior problems at some point. BPSDs can be challenging for both unpaid family caregivers as well as paid caregivers.
Additionally, agitated behavior is associated with increased injury to both patients and caregivers.
Based on the 2018 Alzheimer’s disease drug development pipeline report almost 70% of clinical trials related to BPSD are dedicated to agitation behavior. Finding ways to address agitation is necessary to improve overall quality of life for PWD and their caregivers.
Currently, there are no medications available specifically for the treatment of BPSDs. The use of benzodiazepines, antipsychotics and mood stabilizing agents are common, but the risks and side effects often outweigh any benefits. Several small studies have investigated the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of pathology and symptomology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), as well as treatment of the agitation component of BPSD. A handful of these studies showed that the symptoms of BPSD were decreased with the use of cannabinoids. However, due to small sample sizes, study design, and short trial duration of these studies, the efficacy of these agents on BPSD cannot be confirmed. In addition, cannabinoids have demonstrated anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and both processes have been indicated as major contributors to the neurologic effects of AD.”
NIH: US National Library of Medicine; Clinical Trials.gov https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04436081