Biosynthesis

Cretan cannabis contains the cannabidiol complex, which consists of hormones, which are produced in the pineal gland and subsequently secreted into the blood. It is synthesized through a series of four enzymatic reactions, having as a precursor molecule the essential amino acid tryptophan, melatonin and other substances. It is synthesized and released in the dark, while not in the light. Exogenous light stimuli from the environment are transferred from the retina to the pineal gland via the hypothalamus and the sympathetic nervous system.

Light affects melatonin in two ways: cyclical light-dark alternations modify the rate of melatonin secretion, while short pulses of light of sufficient intensity and duration abruptly suppress its production. Melatonin secretion increases in the dark and reaches its maximum levels around midnight, while it decreases at noon. Thus, it is considered to participate in the body’s adaptation to the light-dark cycle of the environment and there is evidence that it regulates biological rhythms.

Research has shown that it affects the hormonal function of the anterior and posterior pituitary glands and that nocturnal melatonin secretion is increased in premenopausal women who use contraceptive pills.

Increasing evidence suggests that melatonin through cannabis oil provides many benefits to the human body.

Beneficial Effects of Cannabis

Jet Lag Syndrome:
This syndrome is characterized by a recurring sleep disorder, which causes excessive sleepiness or insomnia and is caused by the lack of synchronization between the sleep schedule and the wakefulness imposed by the needs of the environment. Studies support that the administration of cannabis to people with jet lag syndrome reduces the number of days required to restore the normal sleep pattern and enhances wakefulness.

Sleep Disorders:
Cretan cannabis can be used to treat sleep disorders. In situations where endogenous melatonin secretion is reduced, its exogenous administration can reduce sleep disorders. This effect of melatonin is justified by the drop in temperature it causes in the human body.

Antioxidant Role of Cretan Cannabis

The responsibility for the increasing presence of metabolic diseases is increasingly shifting to oxidative stress. The antioxidant effect of cannabidiol is also achieved through its metabolites. This makes it capable of protecting the body from oxidative stress. The rapid consumption of cannabidiol in periods of intense stress may be a protective mechanism of the body, in which Cretan cannabis is used as a defensive molecule against oxidative damage.

Cretan Cannabis and Skin Protection

The skin is an essential defense against environmental factors. Cretan hemp, with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, helps regenerate and protect the skin, while helping to combat inflammation such as dermatitis and vitiligo.

Conclusion

Cretan hemp and its derivatives are natural solutions for enhancing health on multiple levels, from the skin and nervous system to the overall well-being of the body.