The use of marijuana has always caused controversy due to the fine line between being something that can be used for medicinal purposes and being used as a mere instrument of consumption (sometimes exacerbated by users). However, according to a study released today, the use of the plant may be linked to a greater risk of heart disease compared to people who have never used the herb (and consumption in some countries is beginning to be decriminalized or seen with different eyes because of the society).
According to a study by the American College of Cardiology, marijuana users are around 34% more likely to develop artery disease. This is due to the fact that the interaction of tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC) and blood vessels can promote a serious problem: the accumulation and inflammation of plaques, according to the researchers.
Usage of the plant earns one more con in regards to its use. (Photo: Repdorução/Medicina SA)
Still according to the research that analyzed data from 175,000 people, the discovery is important to warn that, unlike what most people think, the use of marijuana can cause some side effects in the human body. The survey serves as a signal for users of the plant to consult a cardiologist for routine exams and to prevent any future problems. It should be noted that the research itself did not differentiate between those who “smoke” the herb and those who consume it in edible form (recalling that in some countries marijuana cakes or even chewing the plant are things rooted in societies, so that it is something almost cultural “).
In Brazil, there is already a debate to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes, since the herb can help in inflammatory processes or even as a muscle relaxant. On the other hand, the danger of proliferation and increased commercialization (combined with the addiction that makes people dependent on marijuana) are some of the factors that make part of the population be against such a measure, which ends up generating a natural impasse in decisions on the subject on the ground. national.
Featured Photo: Marijuana use may be linked to heart problems. (Photo: Reproduction/Gazeta do Povo)