Tag: Cannabinoid receptors

While the appetite-stimulating effect of THC is well-known, with research showing it activates specific hunger neurons in the brain, other cannabinoids have been found to have the opposite effect. This article explores which cannabinoid reduces appetite by examining how different cannabis compounds modulate the body's hunger signals through the endocannabinoid system.

Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is the abundant, non-psychoactive precursor to THC found in raw cannabis. So, **why did THCA get me high?** The answer lies in a chemical reaction called decarboxylation, which is almost always triggered by heat from your consumption method.

The endocannabinoid system is a complex network that regulates numerous physiological processes, with a key component being the cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2), predominantly found on immune cells and tissues. What happens when CB2 is activated is a growing area of medical research, as this action triggers powerful anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects with significant therapeutic potential.