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Re:Cannabinoids remove plaque-forming Alzheimer's proteins f... by laughing_man on Sunday March 15, 2026 @10:01PM (#47394284)
Do we still think clearing beta amyloid plaques will halt the progress of Alzheimer's? My impression is we're treating marker for the disease and not the cause.
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Re:Cannabinoids remove plaque-forming Alzheimer's proteins f... by criddell on Sunday March 15, 2026 @11:25PM (#47394883)
Not halt, but slow the progression.

https://www.nebraskamed.com/health/conditions-and-services/n...

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Re:Cannabinoids remove plaque-forming Alzheimer's proteins f... by Retz4o4 on Sunday March 15, 2026 @10:38PM (#47394575)
Correct they don’t. It’s like removing the gravestones from the graveyard.
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