Cannabis, Sleep and Nutrition: How the Endocannabinoid System Affects Our Circadian Rhythm
Our circadian rhythm, or internal clock, helps to control much more than just our "sleep-wake" cycles. In fact, many tissues and cells throughout the body operate around this biological clock that changes how they metabolize glucose, amino acids, fats and other fuels. Moreover, most cells in the body also change how they respond to various hormonal and environmental signals based on where they are in the clock. These very signals of light, food intake, hormones and sleep also alter the body's biorhythm in turn. Essentially, it is a two-way street where the existing rhythm of the body's clock alters whole-body metabolism and physiology on the one hand, and environmental cues exert influence to regulate and help "set the time" on these biological clocks on the other hand.
Sleep Deprivation’s Impact on Endocannabinoids and Weight Gain
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