Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the central nervous system. Symptoms include tremors, muscle rigidity and difficulty moving. Although there is still no cure for Parkinson’s, there are many treatments available to alleviate the symptoms. However, many of these treatments can cause unwanted side effects.
CBD oil and hemp oil have become increasingly popular as alternative treatments for Parkinson’s disease. Both compounds have been shown to have neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce Parkinson’s symptoms and improve patients’ quality of life.
A 2014 study published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics noted that CBD improved the quality of life of Parkinson’s patients and reduced symptoms of the disease. The study also found that CBD caused no significant side effects.
Another 2016 study published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology examined the effects of CBD on Parkinson’s symptoms in an animal model. The researchers found that CBD improved motor function and reduced neuronal degeneration in the brain. In addition, researchers found that CBD reduced inflammation in brain tissue.
Furthermore, another 2019 study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine investigated the effect of CBD oil on Parkinson’s symptoms in 29 patients. The study found that CBD oil improved motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s patients. Moreover, CBD oil caused no significant side effects.
Hemp oil, on the other hand, has also been studied for its benefits on Parkinson’s. A 2014 study published in the journal ‘CNS & Neurological Disorders – Drug Targets’ noted that hemp oil has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce Parkinson’s symptoms. The study also found that hemp oil can improve motor function and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in Parkinson’s patients.
Another 2018 study published in the journal Neurochemistry International examined the effects of hemp oil on Parkinson’s symptoms in an animal model. The researchers found that hemp oil improved motor function and reduced inflammation in brain tissue.
Furthermore, a 2022 study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine investigated the effect of hemp oil on Parkinson’s symptoms in 20 patients. The study found that hemp oil improved motor function and reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety in Parkinson’s patients. Furthermore, hemp oil caused no significant side effects.