<P> Anandamide 's effects can occur in either the central or peripheral nervous system . These distinct effects are mediated primarily by CB cannabinoid receptors in the central nervous system , and CB cannabinoid receptors in the periphery . The latter are mainly involved in functions of the immune system . Cannabinoid receptors were originally discovered as being sensitive to Δ - tetrahydrocannabinol ( Δ - THC , commonly called THC ) , which is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis . The discovery of anandamide came from research into CB and CB , as it was inevitable that a naturally occurring ( endogenous ) chemical would be found to affect these receptors . </P>
<P> Anandamide 's effects can occur in either the central or peripheral nervous system . These distinct effects are mediated primarily by CB cannabinoid receptors in the central nervous system , and CB cannabinoid receptors in the periphery . The latter are mainly involved in functions of the immune system . Cannabinoid receptors were originally discovered as being sensitive to Δ - tetrahydrocannabinol ( Δ - THC , commonly called THC ) , which is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis . The discovery of anandamide came from research into CB and CB , as it was inevitable that a naturally occurring ( endogenous ) chemical would be found to affect these receptors . </P>
interferes with anandamide function as it connects to the same receptors in the brain
interferes with anandamide function as it connects to the same receptors in the brain
Δ - tetrahydrocannabinol ( Δ - THC , commonly called THC )
Δ - tetrahydrocannabinol ( Δ - THC , commonly called THC )