Giovanni Marsicano

Giovanni Marsicano, a neuroscientist leading research on the endocannabinoid system in Bordeaux, shares fascinating insights into the complexities of the CB1 receptor. He explains how the endocannabinoid system helps regulate energy storage and influences appetite, highlighting its evolutionary role in fat accumulation during uncertain times. Marsicano discusses the biphasic effects of cannabinoids on various cell types and the powerful impact of diet, particularly omega-6 fatty acids, on endocannabinoid production and health.