A recent study published in JAMA Cardiology by researchers at UCSF indicates that consuming cannabis-infused edibles can have heart risks comparable to smoking cannabis. Over three years, 55 participants who used cannabis showed reduced blood vessel function and increased likelihood of developing premature heart disease. Co-author Matthew Springer expressed surprise at these findings, which complicate public health messaging. While both methods of consumption carry risks, variations in blood measures between edible users and smokers suggest different underlying mechanisms.
Ingesting cannabis-infused edibles poses heart risks akin to smoking, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.
UCSF researchers found that after three years, THC users showed reduced blood vessel function and higher chances of premature heart disease.
Co-author Matthew Springer remarked he was surprised to see edibles exhibit similar heart damage signs as smoked cannabis, complicating public health messaging.
Despite the similarities in heart health risks, differences between smokers and edible users suggest the heart-harming mechanisms may not be the same.
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