
The Bliss Gene And The Burden Of Mood
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Anandamide: Nature's Cannabis
This chapter explores anandamide, a natural compound that regulates mood, appetite, and anxiety, likened to nature's own cannabis. It discusses the discovery of anandamide through cannabis research and the interaction between cannabinoids and brain receptors. The chapter also investigates how individual variations in anandamide levels can influence behaviors, anxiety, and responses to substances like marijuana.
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