04/06/2021 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez
In this article, a researcher at the University of California, Davis discussed current knowledge of the key components of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) that contribute to appetite and influence energy metabolism, as well as dietary factors that affect the activation of cannabinoid receptors and their impact on the brain. This review was published in the journal Nutrition Research.
While there is much to learn about how the ECS participates in controlling pain through exercise, the researcher is hopeful emerging studies will uncover key relationships that will improve the current understanding of the ECS.
Journal Reference:
Watkins BA. DIET, ENDOCANNABINOIDS, AND HEALTH. Nutrition Research. October 2019;70:32–39. DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2019.06.003
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