M&M Clips: CBD, Cannabinoids, Traumatic Brain Injury & Blood-Brain Barrier

Dr. Saoirse O'Sullivan, an expert in cannabinoid physiology, describes how CBD and other plant cannabinoids affect the blood-brain barrier and may have neuroprotective effects. Cannabidiol (CBD) may be useful in treating or preventing traumatic brain injury and other forms of brain trauma that are common in contact sports like mixed martial arts (MMA) and football.

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ABOUT Nick Jikomes:
Nick is a neuroscientist and podcast host. He is currently Director of Science & Innovation at Leafly, a technology startup in the legal cannabis industry. He received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University and a B.S. in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.