Uncovered over 30 years ago
What does the ECS affect?
Research is still being conducted, as there is still much to learn about the Endocannabinoid System. Studies and evidence thus far, however, suggest that the ECS may play an essential role in addressing issues related to:
- appetite and digestion
- metabolism
- chronic pain
- inflammation and other immune system responses
- mood
- learning and memory
- motor control
- sleep
- cardiovascular system function
- muscle formation
- bone remodeling and growth
- liver function
- reproductive system function
- stress
- skin and nerve function
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