CBD and AIDS

AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. A person who has AIDS has an extremely impaired immune system which is unable to protect them from common viruses, parasites, and bacterial infection. It can become life-threatening if not well managed and is associated with fever, weight loss, mouth ulcers, memory loss, night sweats, loss of appetite, and swollen lymph nodes as side effects.

Relieves Side Effects

The side effects of AIDS are generated from the CB1 and CB2 receptors which are found in the endocannabinoid system. Cannabidiol (CBD) alters the immune response in patients with HIV. It stimulates the receptors to normalize reactions in the body. CBD is known to be a viable treatment option for AIDS for it advocates relief by treating emesis, fatigue, pain, and nausea.

Most patients who have AIDS experience a considerable weight loss due to low appetite and nausea. CBD stimulates the lipogenic action which is associated with eating motivation. The stimulation is responsible for fat distribution in the body and leads to improved appetite and reduced weight loss.

When HIV maintains a stronghold in the central nervous system, it leads to neurocognitive disorders. Most antiretroviral medications are unable to decrease the level of HIV in the brain. They are unable to cross the barrier between the blood and the brain.

Research suggests that CBD’s stimulation of CB2 on macrophages weakens HIV infection. CBD blocks the spread of HIV to every part of the body and reduces damage to the immune tissues especially in the stomach.

Conclusion

HIV interferes with the body’s ability to fight infections. The virus spreads throughout the body through bodily fluids and causes fatal damage to the health of an individual. AIDS remains incurable, and CBD is gaining popularity for its effective ability to control the virus and preventing it from progressing.