Endocannabinoid System also known as the ECS, role is to maintain homeostasis in our body. Basically meaning it regulates and balances our body’s most critical functions.
Though others exist, the 2 major cannabinoid receptors of the Endocannabinoid system are: CB1 and CB2.
The CB1 plays an essential role in our body’s brain and nervous system. CB1 is in charge of neurotransmitters that regulate serotonin (regulates mood, sleep, sexual desire motivation and learning), glutamate (learning and memory), dopamine (responsible for allowing you to feel pleasure reward, movement, memory, satisfaction)
CB2 receptors exist mainly throughout our body’s cells and play a major role in our immune system and pain management, as well as our body’s responses to inflammation.
When THC enters the body, it binds to both CB1 receptors in the brain. The effects can be a coin toss between Helping reduce pain and stimulating appetite or causing paranoia and anxiety.
Consuming CBD typically does not cause any negative effects on our cannabinoid receptors. In fact, CBD has been shown to reduce the intoxicating effects of THC. It’s non-psychoactive properties relieve pain and anxiety. CBD doesn’t buy into our receptors, however, it increases the amount of Endocannabinoids in the body and prevents them from breaking down which again help maintain the body‘s balance.
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