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Cannabinoids, endocannabinoids, and epilepsy: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam
Cannabinoids, endocannabinoids, and epilepsy: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam
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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Nov 6, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Dr. Raphael Mechoulam was an organic chemist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the father of cannabis research. His team was the first to elucidate the structure of cannabidiol, or CBD. Dr. Mechoulam passed away in March 2023. This episode is a remastering of a conversation between Dr. Mechoulam and Dr. Meir Bialer, held in 2018 at the 13th European Congress on Epileptology. They spoke about CBD, THC, the endocannabinoid system, and the effects of cannabinoids in epilepsy and other conditions. Support the showSharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Released:
Nov 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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