Endocannabinoids are molecules that, like the plant cannabinoid THC, bind to and activate cannabinoid receptors. However, unlike THC, endocannabinoids are produced naturally by cells in the human body (“endo” means “within,” as in within the body). This would mean that in this world all our bodies should be scheduled drugs, now that just doesn’t make any sense at all right.

There are two major endocannabinoids: anandamide and 2-AG. These endocannabinoids are made from fat-like molecules within cell membranes, and are synthesized on-demand.

This means that they get made and used exactly when they’re needed, rather than packaged and stored for later use like many other biological molecules. That is why it is always up to you to find the best, most pure and highest quality possible, always insisting on data of the medicinal oils you utilize.

Homeostasis is the concept that most biological systems are actively regulated to maintain conditions within a narrow range. Our body doesn’t want its temperature to be too hot or too cold, blood sugar levels too high or too low, and so on.

Conditions need to be balanced for our cells to maintain optimum performance, and exquisite mechanisms have evolved to draw them back to balance when they move out. The body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a vital molecular system for helping maintain homeostasis – balance.

This article has been provided courtesy of Cannachi