CBD for migraines is gaining popularity as an effective way to treat and prevent the debilitating headaches, but how does it work? We’ve broken it down so you can decide if CBD for migraines is right for you.

The ECS is our largest regulatory system, controlling everything from pain to appetite. The body produces its own cannabinoids and also has cannabinoid receptors in nearly every cell in the body. Anandamide, sometimes known as the bliss molecule, is the body’s natural version of THC. Interestingly, a 2007 study found that regular migraine sufferers had below average levels of anandamide. This has led some researchers to believe migraines are caused by an endocannabinoid system deficiency.

CBD for Migraines: How Does it Work?

Although research is limited on the matter, there was one study from 2017 that showed cannabis was a more effective treatment than prescription drugs for migraines. Participants in this study were given a combination of THC and CBD for migraines every day for three months. They not only experienced a 55 percent decrease in pain, but that pain relief was more effective than regularly prescribed migraine and cluster headache drugs. What’s more, participants using THC and CBD for migraines had fewer side effects, like stomach and muscle pain, often associated with the prescription meds.

Looking for a good CBD for migraines strain? We’d recommend trying:

• Harlequin
• Remedy
• ACDC

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