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What's the Endocannabinoid System ?
The Endocannabinoid system regulates many of our body’s essential functions, such as memory, emotions, sleep, pain, appetite, immune response, and inflammation. The endocannabinoid receptors within our bodies control the activities of neurotransmitters by sending feedback to neuroreceptors, which increase or decrease activities in need of regulation, such as hunger, temperature, or pain. This type of feedback requires the body to produce more endocannabinoids, which are similar to phytocannabinoids found in the cannabis plant.
Endocannabinoid System Regulation
Nervous System
Cardiovascular System
Endocrine System
Exocrine System
Reproductive System
Digestive System
Immune System
Renal System
Muscle/Skeletal System
Sensory System
Respiratory System
Cannabinoid receptors are densely packed throughout our body. Within the brain, CB1 receptors manage the levels and activity of most other neurotransmitters. These receptors monitor and provide immediate feedback to systems experiencing an imbalance by increasing or decreasing the activity within those systems through the delivery of endocannabinoids.
Motivation & Reward
Stress Response
Metabolism
Appetite
Mood
Pain
Energy
Inflammation
Muscle Control
Thermoregulation
The second cannabinoid receptor, CB2 resides primarily within our immune system and works to manage our immune functions. Molecules within the cannabis plant (photocannabinoids) have a structural similarity to endocannabinoids and when consumed, hijack this ancient cellular network.