Celiac disease symptomsfrequently include abdominal pain, which can be severe, and occasionally include nausea.
Marijuana use also carries real risks.
What Is Medical Marijuana?
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Medical marijuana is cannabis used formedical purposes.
For example, it’s common for people with celiac disease to say they have abdominal pain.
Negative Effects of Medical Marijuana
All drugs have side effects, and medical marijuana is no exception.
Medical marijuana use also is associated with poor memory and impaired attention and learning, especially at higher doses.
Since medical marijuana is relatively new, scientists aren’t certain how long-term use will affect people.
However, there’s also medical evidence that cannabis use can make cognitive problems in multiple sclerosis worse.
Is Marijuana Gluten-Free?
Yes, marijuana is gluten-free.
Cannabis is not closely related at all to the gluten grains wheat, barley, and rye.
The same issues don’t apply to marijuana.
So pure marijuana should be gluten-free.
However, you should be cautious with marijuana edibles if you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
But would you benefit?
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