The “healthy” herb that is three times more dangerous than tobacco

The use of marijuana has skyrocketed over the years. In fact, from 2002 to 2014 the number of people who use it every day has nearly doubled.

Unfortunately, there’s a big problem with that spike: New research reveals that marijuana can take a serious toll on your lungs and heart.

And of course, this shocking evidence is completely flying under the radar of mainstream media. Which is exactly why I’m giving you all the details on this not-so-harmless herb today.

Three times more dangerous than tobacco

Let’s start with the obvious: Inhaling smoke poses a danger to your lungs.

But according to a recent study cited by Dr. Marc Micozzi in his Breathe Better Lung Health Protocol, exposure to marijuana smoke is three times more dangerous than exposure to tobacco smoke.

And the irony here isn’t lost on Dr. Micozzi. He says, “Politically correct pundits promote marijuana as ‘harmless,’ despite the science—but they continue to rage against tobacco!”

This new study comes from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)—and as Dr. Micozzi wryly points out, “They certainly know a thing or two about marijuana in San Francisco.”

The UCSF team conducted two tests—in one they exposed rats to marijuana smoke, then repeated the test with cigarette smoke. The results sent up a clear red flag…

Tobacco smoke prompted 30 minutes of constricted blood flow.
Marijuana exposure caused constricted blood flow for 90 minutes.

Dr. Micozzi explains why that difference is even worse than it appears: “When this constriction happens over and over, the arterial walls can become permanently damaged. And that damage can cause blood clots, heart attack, or stroke.”

This is why Dr. Micozzi isn’t surprised by human studies where marijuana users were found to be twice as likely as non-users to suffer cardiac arrest…

Marijuana reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively

Marijuana’s effect on cardiac arrest was demonstrated in a study from Philadelphia’s Einstein Medical Center.

When researchers reviewed the health records of about 316,000 people, they found that marijuana use was associated with “significantly increased risk” for stroke, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and sudden cardiac death.

And even more troubling, when researchers adjusted their analysis to account for other heart risks (such as high blood pressure, tobacco smoking, etc.) they found that marijuana smokers were still 26 percent more likely to suffer a stroke, and 10 percent more likely to develop heart failure.

Another study from 2019 helps explain what’s behind these dangers…

UK researchers analyzed heart scans of more than 3,400 participants with an average age of 62. They concluded that the hearts of frequent marijuana users were more likely to have a large left ventricle—a factor that can impede the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively.

Other sources of cannabis benefits

Dr. Micozzi adds three more effects that inhaling this “harmless” herb can have on your body:

It blocks oxygen from getting into your lungs, which increases internal pressure in the chest and abdomen.
It interferes with blood flow returning back to the heart.
It reduces cardiac output, or the amount of blood the heart pumps per minute.

He elaborates on that last point: “A reduction in cardiac output can contribute to circulatory insufficiency—where the circulatory system fails to deliver enough blood to the bodily organs and tissues—which is associated with heart attacks and strokes.”

These significant cardiovascular dangers have to be weighed against the proven health benefits of marijuana, such as chronic pain relief, improved sleep, reduced anxiety, and cancer prevention.

But Dr. Micozzi stresses that these benefits aren’t exclusive to marijuana.

The benefits are prompted by natural compounds called cannabinoids that attach to receptors throughout your body—your endocannabinoid system. And marijuana isn’t your only source of cannabinoids.

For instance, Piper methysticum (more commonly known as kava kava) also stimulates the endocannabinoid system and has potent anti-cancer activities. And Dr. Micozzi adds, “Kava is even better known for its effective activity as a relaxant, anti-anxiety agent, and stress-reliever. You can get these benefits by drinking a kava beverage.”

In Dr. Micozzi’s Breathe Better Lung Health Protocol he discusses several other natural sources of cannabinoids that won’t take a toll on your lungs and heart.

Click here to get started right away, or to learn more about this essential protocol.

SOURCES

“Data Show Cannabis Terpenes May Slow COVID-19 Infection” Mercola, 6/8/20. (https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2020/06/08/terpenes-may-slow-covid-19-infection.aspx?cid_source=dnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art2HL&cid=20200608Z1&et_cid=DM560680&et_rid=889479653)

“Marijuana use associated with increased risk of stroke, heart failure” Science Daily, 3/9/17. (sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170309142318.htm)

“Using Cannabis Appears to Change the Structure of Your Heart” Newsweek, 12/18/19. (newsweek.com/weed-changes-shape-heart-study-1477908)