Key Findings:  The authors conclude that by harnessing the homeostatic regulatory powers of the ECS, this patient population may benefit from various cannabis-based therapeutics to mitigate diverse symptom expressions and improve QOL. Beneficial compound includes Cannabinoids and their acid forms: THC, THCA, CBD, CBDA, and CBG. Terpenes: β-Caryophyllene, α-Pinene, d-Limonene, Linalool, and the flavonoids Cannaflavin A/B.
Type of Study:  Meta-analysis
Study Result:  Positive
Research Location(s):  United States
Year of Pub:  2025
Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabigerol (CBG), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabidiolic Acid (CBD-a), Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THC-a)
Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified
Terpenes Studied:  ß-Caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool, Pinene
Citation:  Denton TT, Carter GT, Goddard M, Weiss J, Weeks DL, Weydt P, Russo EB, Weiss MD. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, the Endocannabinoid System, and Exogenous Cannabinoids: Current State and Clinical Implications. Muscle Nerve. 2025 Feb 12. doi: 10.1002/mus.28359. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39936266.