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In all body systems, cannabinoids, including THC, function as anti-aging compounds through their ability to inhibit the negative consequences of excess free radical production. Cannabinoids, both from the plant (phytocannabinoids) as well as those we produce (endocannabinoids) should be viewed as the “oil” of life, as an essential nutrient, as a food. They help protect us from the “friction” of life created by the free radicals that are responsible for all age-related illnesses including cancers. Keep in mind that free radicals are also necessary for life because they provide feedback control for homeostasis of all biochemistry. Free radicals are both necessary and destructive. They must be appropriately controlled for optimal survival.

THC protects differentiated cells that are, for required efficiency, largely burning free radical producing carbohydrates as fuel. THC also helps protect cells when they are overworked and producing too many free radicals by turning on safe and efficient, cellular recycling  (autophagy) pathways. Autophagy occurs when cell

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