What is the ECS?
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a biological system in the body composed of endocannabinoids (cannabinoids produced by the body), cannabinoid receptors, and enzymes responsible for the synthesis and degradation of these compounds. The ECS is involved in many physiological processes, including mood, appetite, pain sensation, and memory. Endocannabinoids, such as anandamide and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG), are …