New Findings Concerning Cannabis and Gut Health
In a new study titled, “Sex Differences in Gut Integrity in a Sample of Cannabis Users and Non-Users From the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) Cohort” researchers including Javier Tamargo looked at how cannabis use affected the gut health of men and women differently.
The researchers studied a group of people with and without HIV who either used cannabis or did not. By measuring various markers of gut integrity, which is a way of assessing how well the gut is functioning and how well it keeps harmful substances from leaking into the bloodstream, they were able to find that
– There were noticeable differences in gut health between men and women.
– Cannabis users had different gut health markers compared to non-users.
– These differences were influenced by whether the individuals were male or female, suggesting that sex plays a role in how cannabis affects gut health.
Overall, the study highlights the importance of considering both sex and cannabis use when looking at gut health, especially in people living with HIV!
The article has been published in Current Developments in Nutrition.
Congratulations!
PRICE Affiliate Gains Promotion
Congratulations to PRICE affiliate Margarete Ribeiro Dasilva who has been awarded a well-earned promotion within the UF College of Dentistry.
Aside from the new role, Dr. Dasilva has been working closely with Roger Fillingim to investigate the potential of cold laser therapy after being awarded a $3.3M National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant earlier this year!
Learn more about the “Photobiomodulation for the Management of Temporomandibular Disorder Pain.” project here!