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Highly technical paper beyond my understanding. Authors do not spend any time going into detail about therapeutic impact or explaining the terms. Can we get a neuroscientist to translate?

White matter is found in the deeper tissues of the brain (subcortical). It contains nerve fibers (axons), which are extensions of nerve cells (neurons). Many of these nerve fibers are surrounded by a type of sheath or covering called myelin. Myelin gives the white matter its color. It also protects the nerve fibers from injury. Also, it improves the speed and transmission of electrical nerve signals along extensions of the nerve cells called axons.

I had to look it up. I wonder what impact this has on the overall neural function of a person.

Imma little fuzzy here, is "White Matter" a good thing or a bad thing?

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Good? But looks like it’s the CBD doing the legwork.

> In addition, increased CBD exposure was associated with reduced MD following 6 months of treatment, extending evidence from preclinical research indicating that CBD may be neuroprotective against demyelination. However, additional research is needed to elucidate the clinical efficacy of MC treatment and the risks and benefits of long-term MC use.

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It allows for the electrical signal to not dissipate out of the axon allowing for a faster and stronger signal. Just think insulation.

That’s fascinating. How is that being presented with patients? Improved motor control?

Could be depends which axons are myelinated, some language areas never stop being myelinated.