More than 6 million people in the United States alone suffer from Alzheimer's disease. Although there are drugs that can reduce symptoms and offer some short-term relief, there is still no known cure. Alzheimer's disease is a neurological condition that impacts behavior, memory, and cognitive function. It gradually erodes cognitive and memory abilities. While cannabis has not been shown to be effective at preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s, there is evidence that it may be able to treat some of the symptoms that result from this disease. In this article, we will look at some of the ways that Alzheimer’s patients can utilize THC to relieve some of their symptoms.

Manage Alzheimer’s Symptoms with Cannabis

One of the most common symptoms of Alzheimer's disease is irritability and mood instability. THC may be able to treat this through its interaction with the body’s endocannabinoid system, or ECS. The ECS is responsible for regulating a wide range of functions, such as appetite, sleep cycles, and mood response. THC binds to receptors in the ECS to promote balance across these functions and more. Therefore, THC could work as an effective mood stabilizer for Alzheimer’s patients. 

Furthermore, some Alzheimer’s patients may also experience insomnia. THC sleep gummies, such as Happy Fruit’s Blueberry Dream gummies, can assist those who are dealing with sleeplessness. Customers should be aware that, since these gummies contain THC, they may produce psychoactive effects. However, each Happy Fruit gummy contains a measured dose of THC that is ideal for their purpose. For instance, our sleep gummies carry the perfect amount of cannabinoids to help you fall asleep 30 to 60 minutes after eating a single gummy. To learn more about measuring THC doses and how to use this cannabinoid to treat a variety of other issues, check out the Happy Fruit blog!

THC and Memory Loss

Along with other crucial brain regions involved in memory and learning, THC affects the cerebral cortex and hippocampus. Regular activity is disrupted when THC binds to receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system. This phenomenon is a result of THC’s psychoactive properties. Unfortunately, THC can have a negative impact on short term memory. Working memory, which is essential for short-term problem-solving and decision-making, can be impaired by cannabis usage. Retrieving episodic experiences can also become more challenging and inaccurate recognition memory may occur. Even though medical marijuana users experience less memory issues than recreational users due to the restricted dosages of their prescription, there is still some risk of cognitive impairment, particularly over time.

THC Gummies for Dementia

THC gummies have the potential to treat some Alzheimer's symptoms. However, it is imperative that customers purchase high quality products. Some THC products have been shown to contain significant levels of harmful pesticides and solvents. Happy Fruit has all of our gummies tested by an unbiased, third party laboratory. We also publish all of these results on our website, so that our customers can verify that our THC gummies contain the exact ingredients we claim they do: nothing more and nothing less.