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Does Cannabis Reduce Inflammation In People With HIV?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmore, MI

Marijuana and CBD have anti-inflammatory effects and may improve gut health, but smoking can reduce the benefits.

https://www.poz.com/article/cannabis-may-reduce...

Does Cannabis Reduce Inflammation in People With HIV?
Does Cannabis Reduce Inflammation in People With HIV?
https://www.poz.com/article/cannabis-may-reduce-inflammation-people-hiv
January 9
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A myHIVteam Member

I'm not a grower but I smoke. I mean vape, flower. My body seems to like it when I get high 🤣

January 12
A myHIVteam Member

There seem to be a number of inflammatory options in our bodies. So while perhaps gut inflammation is attenuated joint inflammation remains untouched.

January 9
A myHIVteam Member

Smoking weed helps me to get through the day! 👌✌️

January 9
A myHIVteam Member

Well the quote was "let's blow this joint" @A myHIVteam Member

January 9
A myHIVteam Member

Indeed, I wish the state I live in would catch up. They're still stuck in "Reefer Madness" mindset.

January 12

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