The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex cell-signaling network that plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis—the body’s internal balance. First discovered in the 1990s during research on THC, the ECS regulates essential functions such as mood, sleep, appetite, pain, immune response, and memory. It consists of three core components:
Endocannabinoids (like anandamide and 2-AG), produced naturally by the body
Cannabinoid receptors (CB1 in the brain and nervous system, CB2 in immune cells)
Enzymes (FAAH and MAGL) that break down endocannabinoids after use
This system ensures your body adapts smoothly to internal and external changes, keeping everything in equilibrium.
