Understanding the Endocannabinoid System and What It Does for Your Health
CBD oil has been rising in popularity as more and more people are discovering the benefits and finding ways that cannabidiol helps them. CBD products in Eau Claire, WI are selling fast as word spreads about how CBD affects the endocannabinoid system. You may not even be aware that there’s a name for the specific system in your body that interacts with cannabis. If you’re interested in learning about how CBD products might be able to help you and the effects that it has on your body, read on.
The endocannabinoid system
The endocannabinoid system gets its name from cannabis, with “endo” indicating that it’s naturally produced inside your body. That’s right—endocannabinoids are already produced and found inside our bodies without supplementation of THC or CBD. The system is made up of endocannabinoids, receptors in the nervous system that both endocannabinoids and cannabinoids bond with, and enzymes that help break them down.
The endocannabinoid system generally works by keeping the body in homeostasis. That means all your systems are working to stay within the right range, from your blood sugar levels and hormones to the way your body processes hunger. The ECS regulates the body through receptors in your tissue. There are two types of receptors: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. In fact, they help regulate everything from appetite and digestion to inflammation, mood, pain and memory. Cannabinoid receptors may be among the most plentiful in our central nervous system and are incredibly precise to avoid over-correction, or effecting other systems in the body that are already fine.
CBD and THC
CBD and THC are both cannabinoids that affect the endocannabinoid system. THC attaches to the central nervous system receptor, creating a high. The corresponding endocannabinoid that is already in your system is called anandamide, which has a calming affect although it doesn’t produce the same high as THC. That’s because the enzyme FAAH breaks down anandamide, but it can’t break down THC. CBD doesn’t have the psychoactive properties that THC does, but it does stop the FAAH enzyme from breaking down anandamide, allowing the anandamide to have a greater impact. That’s why CBD is often recommended for people who have anxiety disorders.
Dysregulation of the ECS
There are several conditions that result from a dysregulation of the endocannabinoid system, called endocannabionid deficiency (CECD). This can include fibromyalgia, migraines and irritable bowel syndrome. These are also sometimes called central sensitivity syndromes, and they are often resistant to most treatments. Both medical marijuana and CBD products in Eau Claire, WI are being researched as potential treatments for these as well as other conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, psychiatric and neurological illnesses, chronic kidney disease, autoimmune disease and chronic pain and inflammation. CBD is already in use for many conditions, such as epilepsy, pain, inflammation, asthma and even acne.
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