A new scientific review highlights cannabis polysaccharides—long carbohydrate molecules found in the plant—as a promising area of research with potential applications in health and wellness. The review, published by the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, found that cannabis polysaccharides show strong antioxidant and anti-aging properties, effects that appear to be driven largely through the Nrf2/Keap1-ARE pathway, a central defense mechanism against oxidative stress. The study notes that most work so far has focused on seed-derived polysaccharides, leaving cannabis leaves, roots, and other plant material largely unexplored despite their potential. They recommend further investigation into cannabis polysaccharides from non-seed plant material, as well as standardized methods for extraction and analysis. The review concludes that cannabis polysaccharides represent a promising but underdeveloped field of study, with early evidence suggesting they could one day play a role in combating oxidative stress and age-related conditions.