Hunter Land, PhD is the Vice President of Research & Development at Biopharmaceutical Research Company, one of the few DEA Schedule I, FDA compliant cannabinoid research and development companies. He has 20 years of R&D expertise across 25 different indications, as well as 12 years of cannabinoid-focused research.  Most notably, he was GW Pharma's first full-time R&D employee in the US, where he played a critical role in the development of Epidiolex® and Sativex®, and co-authored multiple protocols for the treatment of refractory epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and pain.



At CannMed 23, Hunter’s presentation was titled Effect of Cannabinoids and Cannflavins on Neurodegeneration, Lifespan, and Healthspan, which is the basis for our conversation today. You can find a link to that video in the show description.



Topics we discussed include:



Defining lifespan, healthspan, and longevity Why C. elegans are good organisms for studying toxicity and longevity Whe entourage effect, more specifically whether a combination of compounds has a greater effect on longevity than single compounds How do cannabis compounds compare to other longevity drugs like metformin and resveratrol Whether cannabis compounds could be used prophylactically for conditions like Alzheimer's and dementiaDetermining the ideal dosing range for cannabinoids Whether CBD and CBG should be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle to improve longevity 



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Additional Resources



Effect of Cannabinoids and Cannflavins on Neurodegeneration, Lifespan, and Healthspan - Hunter Land (CannMed 23 Presentation Video) Biopharmaceutical Research CompanyReview the Podcast!CannMed ArchiveCannMed Community Board [Facebook Group]