The Endocannabinoid System: How the Body’s Internal Signaling Network Works

The human body relies on many communication systems to respond to daily changes, including stress, physical activity, sleep, food intake, and immune challenges. One of these systems is the endocannabinoid system, commonly called the ECS. Although scientists identified the ECS through research on cannabis, it is a naturally occurring biological system found throughout the body. It includes signaling molecules, receptors, …