From metabolic drug to mood modulator A new paper in Cell Host & Microbe has just delivered one of the most compelling mechanistic stories yet for how the endocannabinoid system (ECS) links metabolic drugs, the gut microbiome, and mood regulation. The study shows that the antidepressant effects of the GLP‑1…
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Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
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Beyond the ECS: Why you absolutely need a balanced diet
Your body produces its own cannabis-like molecules. Right now, as you read this, your cells are manufacturing compounds that interact with the same receptors that THC targets. But here’s what most people don’t realize: this system extends far beyond what we traditionally call the “endocannabinoid system”, and the food on…
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The Agmatine-ECS-ASD Connection: New Hope for ASD by Boosting 2-AG and Calming the Brain
Explore groundbreaking research on agmatine’s connection to the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in Autism (ASD). Discover how it may boost 2-AG, calm brain inflammation, and offer new hope for understanding and potentially supporting ASD.