The endocannabinoid system is a biological system composed of endocannabinoids, which are endogenous lipid-based retrograde neurotransmitters that bind to cannabinoid receptors, and cannabinoid receptor proteins that are expressed throughout the vertebrate central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.

These receptors are found throughout your body. Endocannabinoids bind to them in order to signal that the ECS needs to take action.

There are two main endocannabinoid receptors:

• CB1 receptors, which are mostly found in the central nervous system
• CB2 receptors, which are mostly found in your peripheral nervous system, especially immune cells

Endocannabinoids can bind to either receptor. The effects that result depend on where the receptor is located and which endocannabinoid it binds to.

For example, endocannabinoids might target CB1 receptors in a spinal nerve to relieve pain. Others might bind to a CB2 receptor in your immune cells to signal that your body’s experiencing inflammation, a common sign of autoimmune disorders.

Everybody has an endocannabidiol system already at work in their body, receptors that are mainly in our brain with a few in the organs.

CBD just tells the body to use more of your own cannabinoids. This has a positive entire body effect that influences all the above.

Current drug safety information concludes that CBD is not an intoxicant, does not interfere with psychomotor or psychological function and is well tolerated/safe even at higher doses. There has never been a recorded overdose, and side effects are minimal to nonexistent.