The Endocannabinoid System and CBD’s Role in Anxiety
June 30, 2020
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The Endocannabinoid System or ECS is a complex cell-signaling system that plays a crucial role in regulating a range of body functions and processes, like sleep, appetite, mood, memory, reproduction, and fertility. Components of the ECS The ECS is composed of three vital components, including endocannabinoids, receptors, and enzymes. Also called endogenous cannabinoids, endocannabinoids are produced naturally by our bodies as needed to ensure that internal functions and processes are running smoothly. The two prominent endocannabinoids are anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) Endocannabinoids, on the other hand, are found are found all throughout the body and binds to endocannabinoids to send signals to