The human body is comprised of several different systems, including the circulatory system, the digestive system, the respiratory system, and the skeletal system. These structures each fulfill their own specific physiological function and work collectively to keep your body up and running. But, there’s another system that may not be on your radar.
Studies on the ECS have shown that apart from being the regulator of homeostasis. Overall, this system seems to have a very protective role in our bodies.
The ECS is essentially a network made up of endocannabinoids and cannabinoid receptors. The cannabinoid receptors reside on the surface of cells and react to various bodily processes. They communicate this information about our bodies’ condition to the interior of the cell, paving the way for the appropriate cellular response.