Sorry, Smoking Weed , Isn't Going to <br />Protect You From COVID-19.<br />Can we be blunt?.<br />The internet has had some strong reactions to a recent study that suggested two cannabis compounds could have protective qualities against COVID-19.<br />According to 'Popular Science,' it's a fools' game to consume marijuana, hoping it will protect you from the coronavirus.<br />Experts say the two compounds <br />CBGA and CBDA reviewed in the study <br />are precursors to the compounds <br />found in cannabis products.<br />CBDA and CBGA are produced by the hemp plant as precursors to CBD and CBG, which are familiar to many consumers. , Richard van Breemen, pharmaceutical scientist <br />Oregon State University, via Vice.<br />We know that CBD, CBG, and THC are not active against the virus. , Richard van Breemen, pharmaceutical scientist <br />Oregon State University, via Vice.<br />The study found that compounds CBGA and CBDA could bind to the Alpha and Beta variants of the coronavirus.<br />According to 'Popular Science,' researchers have yet to determine if the compounds can bind to other variants.<br />According to 'Popular Science,' researchers have yet to determine if the compounds can bind to other variants.<br />News of the study made <br />rounds on late-night television.<br />All this time we’ve been listening to the CDC, we should’ve been eating CBD. , Jimmy Kimmel, host Jimmy Kimmel Live! via 'Popular Science'.<br />Stephen Colbert said this is “great news for all the teenagers whose parents find weed in their room.” .<br />Those aren’t mine. <br />I’m just holding...<br />for my friend, <br />Tony Fauci. , Stephen Colbert, host <br />Late Show With Stephen Colbert, <br />via 'Popular Science'
