What is CBD and the endocannabinoid system?

CBD is a natural supplement that can be classified as a cannabinoid. Cannabinoids have a direct relationship to our body as they interact with the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system contains many cannabinoid receptors throughout the body including the nervous systems and organs.

The endocannabinoid system has a wide-reaching influence throughout the human body. In fact, nearly all vital sensations that you experience on a day-to-day basis are, at least in some part, regulated by endocannabinoid controls. Here are a few of the endocannabinoid system’s main functions:

Sleep regulation;
Metabolism regulation;
Hunger sensation;
Mood;
Motor control;
Immune function;
Reproduction and fertility;
Pleasure and reward;
Pain sensation;
Memory modulation;
Temperature regulation.

In short, the endocannabinoid system works via a type of lock-and-key mechanism. Each cannabinoid receptor is constructed in a particular shape, allowing only the right molecules to bind at that location. Endocannabinoids are molecules that have exactly the right structure, activating the cell receptors and triggering reactions within the cells.