Mol Autism October 2018 PMID 29564080

Plasma anandamide concentrations are lower in children with autism spectrum disorder.

Debra S Karhson, Karolina M Krasinska, Jamie Ahloy Dallaire, Robin A Libove, Jennifer M Phillips, Allis S Chien, Joseph P Garner, Antonio Y Hardan, Karen J Parker

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Many posts express support for the research on lower anandamide levels in children with autism, with comments like 'some scientists believe this deficiency could benefit from cannabinoid-based treatment,' reflecting a positive outlook. The tone varies from scientific references to advocacy, indicating both interest and engagement in how this research could influence treatment options.

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Most discussions support the idea that lower anandamide levels are linked to autism and suggest cannabinoid treatments could be beneficial.

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The discussions highlight ongoing debates about medical cannabis and biological links to ASD, suggesting some impact on perceptions and potential treatments.

Abstract in brief

The study found that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have significantly lower plasma anandamide levels compared to children without ASD, indicating a potential link between endocannabinoid signaling and ASD.
Researchers used advanced liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry techniques to measure anandamide concentrations in blood samples from both groups of children.
These findings support the idea that disrupted anandamide signaling could play a role in the biological mechanisms underlying ASD, building a bridge from preclinical animal studies to human evidence.]

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@tilt66 · X

@Lord_Lucifer05 @DokPepper Je suis aussi TSA, pour ma part cela me calme beaucoup de ruminations psychologiques et impulsivité. Les médecins ont essayer de me mettre sous benzo ou IRSS. Les benzos font de moi un zombie, les IRSS accroissent l'impulsivité. https://t.co/mBhcnuUyBJ https://t.co/z9vUQhqEoO

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@DeadWorldPlayer @PoliceNat69 @PoliceNationale @Interieur_Gouv @prefetrhone @leprogreslyon @actufr_lyon @BFMLyon @lyonmag @lyoncap @RadioScoopInfos Concernant le TSA, il pourrait même s'agir d'une carence en anandamide et 2-AG, raison pour laquelle autant d'autistes sont consommateurs et y trouvent une amélioration de qualité de vie. https://t.co/mBhcnuV6rh https://t.co/z9vUQhrcem https://t.co/7FE8KwwPBO

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What about in the brain ⁦@StanfordMed⁩ These findings are the first empirical human data to translate preclinical rodent findings to confirm a link between plasma anandamide concentrations in childre… Source: PubMed https://t.co/2MlOC2Tah8

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@tilt66 · X

@fredus0076 @BrunoRetailleau Sources https://t.co/tC7c6PPUCV https://t.co/z9vUQhqEoO https://t.co/mBhcnuUyBJ

Feb 9, 2025 · 1 like · 264 followers View post →

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@JacquesPas90338 @MKessi69 Je suis plus sur une utilisation thérapeutique avec une recherche du bon ratio THC/CBD et le recours au cannabinoïdes mineurs, plus précisément le CBDV. https://t.co/7FE8KwwhMg https://t.co/z9vUQhqEoO https://t.co/mBhcnuUyBJ

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@LuminaV52927 @marc_vanguard Oui HPI/TDAH/TSA y trouvent une amélioration de la qualité de vie. Laissez-nous tranquilles. Le TSA pourrait même être lié à une déficience en endocannabinoïdes (Anandamide et 2-AG). https://t.co/z9vUQhqEoO https://t.co/7FE8KwwhMg https://t.co/mBhcnuUyBJ

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@Denton100000 @chrisch01557764 @GG_RMC Bien si la dépression chronique est très courante chez les TSA et beaucoup consomme du Cannabis CBD ou THC. Les TSA ont une déficience en endocannabinoïdes anandamide et 2-AG. https://t.co/mBhcnuUyBJ https://t.co/z9vUQhqEoO https://t.co/7FE8KwwhMg

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@Eynaunyme @KeridwenV @yannbisiou @gchampeau @fhollande @partisocialiste @BFMTV À confirmer avec un échantillon plus grand en double aveugle. Mais possible lien entre autisme et déficience en endocannabinoïdes. Peut-être pour cela que le Cannabis est si prisé par les TSA. https://t.co/mBhcnuV6rh https://t.co/z9vUQhrcem https://t.co/7FE8KwwPBO

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Juan T. Llibre

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@raquelarbaje Me alegra su preocupación por los niños autistas. El nivel de anandamida endógena (THC) es más bajo en niños con autismo en comparación con el grupo de control. (Karhson et al. 2018, https://t.co/VWyB2ba7j4) Legalicemos el uso médico de la marihuana. No seamos atrasados.

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Plasma anandamide concentrations are lower in children with autism spectrum disorder: https://t.co/5oV8hNaRNM #eCBome #anandamide

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Plasma anandamide concentrations are lower in children with autism spectrum disorder.

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