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Suggest Ways To Remove The Tetrahydrocannabinol From The Body?
Question: How can I remove T.H.C. from my system quickly?
Brief Answer:
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the principal psychoactive constituent (or cannabinoid) of cannabis.
Metabolism occurs mainly in the liver by cytochrome P450 enzymes CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4.
Many THC metabolites are excreted through the feces at a relatively slow rate of clearance in comparison to most other psychoactive drugs.
More than 55% of THC is excreted in the feces and ~20% in the urine.
In acute intoxication saline purgative is recommended for faster elimination from Gastro-intestinal tract.
Cytochrome P450 enzymes inducers may help.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the principal psychoactive constituent (or cannabinoid) of cannabis.
Metabolism occurs mainly in the liver by cytochrome P450 enzymes CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4.
Many THC metabolites are excreted through the feces at a relatively slow rate of clearance in comparison to most other psychoactive drugs.
More than 55% of THC is excreted in the feces and ~20% in the urine.
In acute intoxication saline purgative is recommended for faster elimination from Gastro-intestinal tract.
Cytochrome P450 enzymes inducers may help.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I can not find the saline,and the enzymes are available by prescription can you recommend something over the counter?
Brief Answer:
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
There is no over the counter drug to accelerate elimination of THC from the body.
However the following are traditional ways of reducing the effects of THC/cannabis :-
Drink Lemon water-an excellent source of anti-oxidants and vitamin C which prevents formation of free radicals.
Take Herbal tea (very low in caffeine and high in anti-oxidants) works well in countering the effects of cannabis.
Drink lots of water to flush out intoxicants from your body.
Take high fibre foods: Fruits and vegetables have high fibre and anti-oxidants that help counter intoxication.
Increase your fructose intake: Fructose found in certain fruits is very effective in fighting a hangover. “Mix apple juice, pineapple juice and honey and sip the drink.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
There is no over the counter drug to accelerate elimination of THC from the body.
However the following are traditional ways of reducing the effects of THC/cannabis :-
Drink Lemon water-an excellent source of anti-oxidants and vitamin C which prevents formation of free radicals.
Take Herbal tea (very low in caffeine and high in anti-oxidants) works well in countering the effects of cannabis.
Drink lots of water to flush out intoxicants from your body.
Take high fibre foods: Fruits and vegetables have high fibre and anti-oxidants that help counter intoxication.
Increase your fructose intake: Fructose found in certain fruits is very effective in fighting a hangover. “Mix apple juice, pineapple juice and honey and sip the drink.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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