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LEAFY GREENS & DIABETES

Obesity and type 2 diabetes are, to some extent, an expression of long-term, low-grade inflammation. An unhealthy diet taxes the body and wears down one’s ability to regulate blood sugar. So, scientists are researching ways of activating the CB2 receptor — the major immunomodulator of the endocannabinoid system — to aid the treatment of diabetes. A recent publication by Indian scientists in The European Journal of Pharmacology; described the effect of the CB2 agonist β-caryophyllene (BCP) on type 2 diabetes. BCP is a terpene present in cannabis and many other dark green, leafy vegetables. Much research has demonstrated that dietary BCP has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. The Indian scientists reviewed the cellular actions of BCP and its consequences in...