S2 E37: Why is Purple Haze Purple? Cannaflavins and Flavonoids - The Color of Weed and the Next Wave of Health Science (w/Joe Looch)

Most plants are green, but what makes certain flowers, fruits, and vegetables such brilliant hues of red, yellow, and blue?  Do the colors mean anything or is it all for the birds and insects?Well my friends, Flavonoids are the answer.  Its why Roses are red and Violets are Blue.  And why Purple Haze is purple.In this episode, I am joined by Joe Looch, Cannabis Educator and Advocate, and we talk about the role of cannaflavins and flavonoids in cannabis and where to find them in tasty foods.  These amazing chemical compounds are responsible for the colors of plant life, and also may have incredible health benefits in our bodies - like fighting aging, preventing cancer, and helping brain activity.Some Cannaflavins have anti-inflammatory properties that are 30x that of Asprin!  Tune in and find out more! Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, then head over to iTunes and leave a review. Help other people discover the US Chamber of Cannabis Podcast so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these episodes. uschamberofcannabis.com IG @uschamberofcannabis