Tag: Nutrition

Metaphor graphic comparing diet to a hybrid car: omega‑6 and omega‑3 “power lines” route to the engine, while a floor unit symbolizes microbiome energy integration.

Beyond the ECS: Why you absolutely need a balanced diet

Posted on October 8, 2025 By Stefan Broselid

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…

Nutrition Science

Maternal Obesity Reshapes Breast Milk’s Endocannabinoid Landscape – A Missing Link in Metabolic Inheritance

Posted on May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 By Stefan Broselid

Discover how maternal obesity and GDM reshape breast milk’s endocannabinoid profile, linking mother’s metabolic health to infant development via the ECS. Explore the crucial role of omega-6/3 balance, recent human evidence on growth impacts, complexities from animal models, and the urgent case for prioritizing maternal omega-3 intake.

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"Diagram showing parallel metabolic pathways of omega-3 and omega-6 PUFAs, illustrating the dramatic increase in LA consumption from 1% to 8% between 1900-2000, and its downstream effects on endocannabinoid signaling and metabolic health.

Beyond Calories: How Dietary Fats Shape Our Cellular Architecture and Determine our Health

Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 By Stefan Broselid

Nearly two decades ago, researchers warned about the metabolic consequences of high linoleic acid consumption. This post explores how dietary fats shape our cellular architecture through endocannabinoid signaling, and why these warnings remain critically relevant today.