Effect of cannabis use on blood levels of brain ‐derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF): A systematic review and meta‐analysis

ConclusionThis systematic review highlights the need for further research to elucidate the relationship between cannabis use and these neurotrophic factors. A better understanding of these associations can contribute to our knowledge of the neurobiological effects of cannabis and inform potential implications for mental health, cognitive function, and neurodegenerative disorders.

Source: Brain and Behavior - January 1, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Arman Shafiee, Mohammad Ali Rafiei, Kyana Jafarabady, Alireza Eskandari, Faeze Soltani Abhari, Mohammad Amin Sattari, Mohammad Javad Amini, Mahmood Bakhtiyari Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research