CBD interacts with a series of receptors in our bodies, known as the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). CBD is absorbed into your cells and reacts with the body's ECS, which in turn interacts with various receptors in the brain, organs, muscles, tissues, and nerves to help maintain homeostasis.
The ECS also influences the state of immunity and enables a feedback system for almost all neurological functions, and this relationship between CBD and the ECS potentially indicates that CBD may offer patients a myriad of wellness benefits.
CB1 - Brain, spinal cord, pituitary gland, adrenal gland, thyroid gland, fat cells, muscles cells, liver cells, digestive tract, lungs
CB2 - Brain, immune system, digestive tract, nerves
TRPV1 - Brain, bone marrow, muscles, liver, digestive tract, kidneys, bladder, reproductive system, fat cells
GPR18 - Bone marrow, immune system, reproductive system
GPRSS - Brain, bone marrow, immune system, reproductive system, bladder, intestines
GPR119 - Pancreas, digestive tract
Better known as CBD, it is one of more than 100 chemical compounds called cannabinoids that are found in the cannabis plant, Cannabis sativa.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis, which means it causes the sensation of getting high that’s often associated with cannabis.
However, Unlike THC, CBD is Not Psychoactive.
This quality makes CBD an appealing option for those who are looking for relief from pain and other symptoms without the mind-altering effects of cannabis or other side effects related to some pharmaceutical drugs.
CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant and then diluting it with a carrier oil like coconut oil or hemp seed oil. CBD can be found in a variety of products online and in stores, including dietary supplements, bath soaks, drinks, and food.
𝘐𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘹𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺.
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