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Phone: (561) 368-6950 Back Cover Story: Is CBD Toxic to the Liver?

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CHARLES FELIX poses the risk of E-cigarette or Vaping Use Associated Lung while it won’t cure fatty liver disease, it can prevent its devel-
CAROL FELIX Injury depending on the route of CBD administration, product opment. And should disease occur, it may be able to decrease
Publishers source and third-party lab testing. inflammation to in the organ, protecting it against further
It is important to acknowledge that CBD does provide health damage.
NANCY LAMMIE benefits to the human body. As misinformation begins to Furthermore, CBD users are being presented with unreliable
JMC Graphics spread, the use of CBD for various health advantages will information, potentially causing some patients to turn to more
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inevitably diminish out of fear for liver toxicity. The endo- conventional medication such as opioids. The untrustworthy
JUDY GRAMM cannabinoid system (ECS) is found in all mammals and con- nature of many CBD-related studies is tampering with lives,
Editorial Manager sists of receptors (CB1 and CB2) endogenous cannabinoids, public health, the economy, business owners, the entire hemp
and enzymes that facilitate their production or break them industry, and so on.
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS down. The ECS is responsible for regulating many of our The spread of misinformation regarding CBD use is critically
Daniel Casciato • Barbara Fallon homeostatic control processes. hazardous for two primary reasons; CBD users will be deterred
Vanessa Orr • Lois Thomson When the liver gets damaged, inflamed, or dysfunctional, by unreliable publications which express potential toxicity at
the body starts to release more endocannabinoids to solve the abnormal doses, and the hemp industry will be shattered by a
SUBSCRIPTIONS problem. A healthy liver is correlated with a modest activity of devastating drop in CBD use.
One Year - $45 the endocannabinoid system. In fact, this particular organ has Nevertheless, in order to combat such damaging circum-
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However, inflammation in the liver causes endocannabinoids practical dosing system (potentially basing dosage on weight,
To subscribe, call (561) 368-6950 to be very active in this area. height, gender, genetics, etc.) and at which dose CBD may
Or email: carol@cannabisnewsflorida.com Unfortunately, an overactive endocannabinoid system plays pose a threat towards liver toxicity.
a role in the development of fatty liver disease (1). CBD mod-
All rights reserved. Reproduction ulates the CB1 and CB2 receptors by stopping particular com- Dr. Michelle Weiner, Spine and Wellness Centers of America,
In whole or part without written pounds that make these receptors disrupt the liver. CBD can be reached at (305) 974-5533
permission is prohibited. ensures the proper functioning of a system that balances us. So or mweiner@spinewellnessamerica.com.
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Back Cover Story: Cannabis Spotlight:

Jesse Channon

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How did you get started within the cannabis industry?
I was recruited by Columbia Care in 2019 to leverage my strengths, experience
and history of business growth. I was familiar with cannabis before I joined, but
quickly learned that it is a far more complex and sophisticated science than I ever
could have imagined. It’s been a really inspiring journey to see, from beginning to
end, the process of growing such high-quality cannabis and sharing it with others
who share in the passion or are just excited to try it for the first time.

Are you personally a MJ card holder?
No, we relocated to Georgia from New York and the medical program has not
come online yet.

Do you see Florida moving forward with recreational
Marijuana/cannabis and how will that affect your business?
I think a recreational program is on the horizon, yes. Patients and their medical
needs will always be prioritized, but we are well positioned to support the influx of
customers once an adult-use program comes online. Our Cannabist locations are
designed to support patients (and eventually customers) of all experience levels.
When Florida eventually goes recreational, I think we’ll see an increased demand
for more ranges of products and brands, which we’ll be excited to provide.

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