The Relationship Between the Endocannabinoid System and Anxiety

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a cellular communication system that regulates several physiological processes, such as mood, anxiety, and stress. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) consists of endocannabinoids, cannabinoid receptors, and enzymes. Endocannabinoids are endogenous substances synthesized by the body. Anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) are the most widely recognized endocannabinoids. Cannabinoid receptors are membrane-bound proteins …