Why Do We Have Cannabinoid Receptors?

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Instead, we have cannabinoid receptors because the human body creates its own version of cannabis compounds called endocannabinoids. These receptor sites are called cannabinoid receptors. Why do we have cannabinoid receptors? But, why do we have these cannabinoid receptors, anyway? While these plant versions are surprisingly powerful, they do not fit into cannabinoid receptors or function quite like our natural molecules do.

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Have you ever wondered why cannabis has such strong medicinal and psychoactive effects? The herb interacts with the body in ways that no other plant can. The plant contains chemical compounds that are unique to cannabis alone, making it an anomaly in the great wide world of flora. These compounds are called cannabinoids and they are able to engage with special landing locations on human cells. But, why do we have these cannabinoid receptors, anyway? Here’s the answer.

Why do we have cannabinoid receptors?

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Cannabis exerts its psychoactive and medicinal effects by engaging with special receptor sites on human cells. These receptor...

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