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🧠🌿 Cannabis, immunity, and cognition—what’s the connection?

New research in people living with HIV shows that daily cannabis use is linked to an anti-inflammatory immune profile at the cellular level.

🔬 Key findings:
• Immune cells shift toward a less inflammatory, more energy-efficient state
• Increased mitochondrial activity and neuroprotective signaling (↑ BDNF)
• Reduced pro-inflammatory markers and improved systemic biomarkers
• Associated with better cognitive outcomes

💡 The takeaway:
Cannabis may help reprogram immune metabolism, potentially reducing neuroinflammation and supporting brain health in chronic conditions like HIV.