This commentary is provided by the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) of Florida A&M University.

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It is promising to see the effect of CBD cannabis extract on the study participants ... While preliminary data indicates that CBD may help manage ASD symptoms, its efficacy and potential harms are yet ...

Some research suggests a possible link between depression and vitamin D deficiency. However, it’s not clear whether increasing vitamin D intake could relieve depression symptoms. Vitamin D is an ...

If you have a substance use disorder, whether it involves drinking or drugs, you could be low on certain nutrients you need to be healthy. In fact, even smoking robs your body of important nutrients.

Good nutrition also helps your brain rework old connections and make new ones. That’s called neuroplasticity. Alcohol and drug misuse interrupt these connections. This can make it hard to stay ...

Cannabis extract could reduce symptoms in autistic children and teenagers, according to "promising" new research. Cannabidiol, known as CBD, can lead to "meaningful benefits" and improve the ...

Some people may report having hangover-like symptoms the day after smoking cannabis, such as fatigue, headaches, a dry mouth, or nausea. Scientists do not know much about these after-effects or ...

3. Bone pain Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorption and bone metabolism, and a deficiency in it has been linked to an increased risk of developing bone diseases such as osteoporosis. ...

While not exactly a nutrient deficiency, hormonal imbalances like high DHT levels can lead to androgenic alopecia - a common form of hair loss. Managing DHT often involves medical consultation ...