The use of CBD products is increasing all around the world. More and more people are realizing the medicinal benefits of CBD and replacing traditional ineffective medications with CBD for alleviating their health disorders. Today, CBD is extensively used among senior citizens to alleviate many health disorders.
Let’s take a look at how CBD helps in managing some of the common health problems in senior citizens.
Bone Health
Osteoporosis is very common among older adults in the United States and around 40 million people suffer from low bone density. These conditions can cause pain, low mobility, and sometimes depression. The best possible remedy for these conditions is CBD. The regular use of CBD can help in maintaining bone health and controlling osteoporosis. The anti-inflammatory properties of CBD help in reducing the inflammation that contributes to the loss of bone density.
Glaucoma
It is a neurodegenerative disease that causes damage to the optic nerve and leads to high pressure inside your eye, known as intraocular pressure. It can lead to permanent blindness if not treated properly. CBD can be used to fight the symptoms of glaucoma, such as nausea, vomiting, severe pain, etc. Recent studies are showing that CBD could prevent the formation of peroxynitrite and provides protection for the neurons from damage caused by glutamate.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain condition that may lead to memory loss and can negatively affect the behavior of the affected person. This condition is very common in people above the age of 65. One of the main causes of Alzheimer’s disease is the amyloids and fiber bundle buildup in the brain. A recent study is showing that CBD could remove the protein amyloids from the neurons. CBD’s neuroprotective properties also help to treat different forms of dementia.
Insomnia
Many older adults have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep. CBD is very effective in promoting and improving the quality of sleep. There are several studies that proved the effect of CBD on sleep problems. Insomnia can lead to other health problems, including migraines. In addition, CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties are very effective in alleviating different types of body pain.
Pain
The cannabis plant has been used for relieving different forms of body pain for thousands of years. After the discovery of CBD in the year 1940, it was proved that the presence of CBD gave the cannabis plant its pain-relieving properties. Arthritis is a common inflammatory disease seen in older adults and the use of CBD will help to reduce the inflammation from the joints and thereby the pain associated with it.