Anxiety and the Endocannabinoid System

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a cell signaling system that regulates several biological activities, including mood, anxiety, and stress. Endocannabinoids, cannabinoid receptors, and enzymes make up the ECS. Endocannabinoids are chemicals that the body produces spontaneously. Anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) are the best-known endocannabinoids. Cannabinoid receptors are proteins that reside on the surface of …