The immune system is your body’s natural defense against the everyday threats of the outside world. It is composed of lymph nodes, vessels, phagocytes, natural killer cells, antigens, and lymphocytes that work tirelessly to keep you safe and healthy. Your body has two kinds of defenses — innate (nonspecific) defenses, which are present at birth, and […]
CB2 Receptors & the Immune System
While CB1 receptors are primarily located in the central nervous system, CB2 receptors are located in your peripheral organs. In light of recent research, studies are now further investigating the critical role of CB2 receptors in the immune system. Both endocannabinoids and phytocannabinoids influence your immune functioning. Endocannabinoids are those produced endogenously; i.e., they’re cannabinoids […]