The Grind

  Coffee is a wonderful complex beverage with more than 1,000 aroma compounds. How our body metabolizes coffee is still to be fully understood as many of its interacting mechanisms are yet to be discovered.   The cannabis compound, CBD, which doesn't cause a high, has been shown to reduce anxiety, help you sleep, reduce inflammation, and many more positive health effects. Dr. Richard Kaufman, Chief Science Officer of NanoSphere Health Sciences and Evolve Formulas, explains how CBD “binds and activates receptors in the brain called ‘cannabinoid receptors 2’ (CB2) and selectively blocks other receptors in the brain – the CB1 receptors. The underlying function of these CB2 receptors is protecting your body against inflammation and tissue injury, which is why it is so beneficial for CBD to activate them.” This receptor is found in our endocannabinoid system. A system that helps to modulate a whole host of metabolic activities — including blood pressure, cognition, addiction, immunity, appetite, sleep, and glucose metabolism.    CBD & COFFEE: A recent study published in The Journal of Internal Medicine, looked at what happens when you mix the two magic compounds; Coffee and CBD. The researchers from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, found that coffee has metabolic interactions similar to those of cannabis, as they surprisingly happen to influence the same regions of the brain.  Namely, the neurotransmitters connected to the endocannabinoid system. Interestingly, the effect of coffee consumption on the endocannabinoid system was the opposite to cannabis use: endocannabinoid neurotransmitters decreased with the consumption of eight cups per day, but levels are increased by cannabis use. Much more science is being done in this area and that’s a great thing.  To date the science says that consuming CBD infused coffee like the Medspresso™ Tanzanian Peaberry is a ok! 👌 For further information, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr Anna, Chief Medical Officer of MJ Medtech, Inc. at dranna@mjmedtech.com.  

  We are delighted to share with you first, a new brand about to launch: Medspresso™. Medspresso™ and its Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anna Morera Leralta, have brilliantly combined all the health benefits of pharmaceutical-grade CBD (cannabidiol) with only the highest quality sourced African coffees, teas, and hot chocolates. The very first hot beverage available in limited supply is the exquisite and rare CBD infused Medspresso™ Organic Tanzanian Peaberry. The coffee is delivered neatly in Nespresso compatible biodegradable pods. The Peaberry is a world-renowned and award-winning coffee bean sourced from the Southern Highlands of Tanzania and celebrated for its elegant taste.  Research, science, quality and the environment are of enormous importance to the Medspresso team.  Medspresso™ - More than just coffee.    P.S. Dr. Anna will be a regular contributor to the Caffeluxe blog sharing incredibly valuable and useful health tips and tricks. We are very excited to have her aboard! For further information, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr Anna, Chief Medical Officer of MJ Medtech, Inc. at dranna@mjmedtech.com.