Here’s why you might want to cut back on your marijuana use
Two studies have looked at the side effects of regular use on a large number of individuals.The studies have not yet been peer-reviewed but they come from reputable sources.
The findings will be presented at this weekend’s American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023.The first study was sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
It looked at 150,000 adults.It followed the group for almost four years. Just under 2% developed heart disease in that time.
It found that daily marijuana users were 34% more likely to have heart failure compared to people who didn’t use the drug.“Our results should encourage more researchers to study the use of marijuana to better understand its health implications, especially on cardiovascular risk,” said lead study author Dr.
