People produce endocannabinoids – similar to compounds found in marijuana – that are critical to many bodily functions
- Written by Prakash Nagarkatti, Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina
A healthy endocannabinoid system is critical to the human body’s immune functions.Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Digital Vision via Getty ImagesOver the past two decades, a great deal of attention has been given to marijuana – also known as pot or weed. As of early 2023, marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 21 states and...