{"id":17880,"date":"2024-08-04T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T12:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=17880"},"modified":"2024-08-20T20:10:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T00:10:34","slug":"what-is-anandamide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/what-is-anandamide\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Anandamide: Taking Cannabinoid Treatment to New Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You may have heard of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cannabinoids-and-the-endocannabinoid-system-a-match-made-in-heaven\/\">cannabinoids<\/a>\u2014a class of active chemical compounds such as THC and CBD that are found in the cannabis plant. A surprising fact is that our bodies make cannabinoids on their own. These molecules are called \u201cendocannabinoids,\u201d one of which is anandamide (AEA).<\/p>\n<p>William Devane and Ralph Mechoulam\u2019s research group discovered anandamide in 1992, and it was the first endocannabinoid found (<a href=\"#references\">1<\/a>). The name hails from the Sanskrit word &#8220;ananda,&#8221; meaning internal bliss. Let&#8217;s explore this fascinating compound and how it can play a role in the future of cannabinoid-based medicine.<\/p>\n<h2>What Exactly Is Anandamide?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever experienced a \u201crunner\u2019s high,\u201d that\u2019s anandamide at work. This molecule is responsible for the sensation of good feeling and pain relief brought on by intensive exercise (<a href=\"#references\">2<\/a>). The body makes endocannabinoids on demand in response to trauma, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cbd\/increased-workout-intensity\/\">like exercise<\/a>, or lots of nerve activity. While having similar effects, endocannabinoids\u2014which are made from lipids (fat) in cells\u2014are different from \u201cphytocannabinoids\u201d like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/uncovering-thc-the-cannabis-plants-most-famous-cannabinoid\/\">THC<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cbd\/\">CBD<\/a> that are made by plants.<\/p>\n<p>Although anandamide does not structurally resemble THC, the famously psychotropic phytocannabinoid, both kinds of cannabinoids interact with the body\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cannabinoids-and-the-endocannabinoid-system-a-match-made-in-heaven\/\">endocannabinoid system (ECS)<\/a>. The ECS consists of three main parts: endocannabinoid messengers, cannabinoid (CB) receptors, and the enzymes that make and break down cannabinoids.<\/p>\n<p>Cannabinoids like anandamide (endocannabinoid) and THC (phytocannabinoid) must interact with CB receptors to influence our body. Anandamide and THC are partial activators of both CB receptors (CB1 and CB2), which explains their similar effects (<a href=\"#references\">4<\/a>). Mice studies have shown that the relief of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/chronic-pain\/\">pain<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/anxiety\/\">anxiety<\/a> dubbed the runner\u2019s high depends on activating both receptors (<a href=\"#references\">5<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>The Magic of Cannabinoid Receptors<\/h2>\n<p>The existence of two cannabinoid receptors was confirmed only 20 years ago (<a href=\"#references\">2<\/a>). These receptors affect virtually every organ system, and nearly all animals have an endocannabinoid system. Without endocannabinoids like anandamide triggering both cannabinoid receptors, the runner\u2019s high isn\u2019t possible.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise increases levels of both anandamide and \u03b2-endorphin, a self-produced opioid formerly thought to cause this phenomenon. In 2015, researchers demonstrated that only mice with intact cannabinoid receptors experienced less pain and anxiety following running exercises (<a href=\"#references\">5<\/a>). Mice without such cannabinoid receptors did not have the same recovery benefits, as endocannabinoid activation of the CB1 and CB2 receptors works both in and outside the brain to reduce anxiety and pain.<\/p>\n<p>Cannabinoid receptors can affect important processes like pain, anxiety, mood, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/inflammation\/\">inflammation<\/a> such as neuroinflammation, brain plasticity and development, immune cell function, connective tissue repair, metabolism, bone growth, autonomic tone, and more (<a href=\"#references\">1<\/a>)(<a href=\"#references\">2<\/a>)(<a href=\"#references\">3<\/a>). Over the years, anandamide has become the most studied endocannabinoid when it comes to brain reward circuitry (<a href=\"#references\">1<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>Anandamide and Substance Use Disorders<\/h2>\n<p>Anandamide, also called the \u201cbliss\u201d molecule, is thought to play a key role in our interpretation of how pleasurable drugs and alcohol are (<a href=\"#references\">1<\/a>). AEA may reinforce the addictive potential of both cannabinoid and non-cannabinoid drugs, such as alcohol, nicotine, opiates, and cocaine. The hedonistic sensations made possible by the ECS and enhanced by anandamide likely contribute to the development and maintenance of substance use disorders.<\/p>\n<p>CB1 receptors are among the most densely expressed receptors in the brain. Through clinical and animal studies, activating CB1 receptors has been implicated in drug-seeking behavior, reward, withdrawal, and relapse (<a href=\"#references\">6<\/a>). As a result, medical experts have explored the possibility of targeting the ECS in the treatment of substance use disorders. For example, we have already seen the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/using-cannabis-to-combat-the-core-of-addiction\/\">use of cannabis<\/a> as an aid for recovering from opioid addiction, though much more research is needed to support such methods (<a href=\"#references\">11<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Various researchers have ongoing investigations since CBD may potentially help reduce short-term cravings and withdrawal symptoms in certain substance use disorders like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-cannabis-use-disorder-differs-from-frequent-cannabis-use\/\">cannabis dependence<\/a>. Other ECS treatments, like enzyme inhibition for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/alcoholism\/\">alcohol use disorder<\/a>, are promising but are still being investigated and require larger studies to prove that the benefits outweigh the risks (<a href=\"#references\">7<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>The Future of Anandamide in Healthcare<\/h2>\n<p>Anandamide may potentially serve as a biomarker, a measurable enzyme in the blood that can help diagnose or differentiate subgroups of patients. In small studies, anandamide levels were found to be low in participants with autism and altered in those with other neuropsychiatric disorders like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/ptsd\/\">post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder\/\">attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)<\/a> (<a href=\"#references\">8<\/a>)(<a href=\"#references\">9<\/a>). This may explain why CBD, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cbdv-a-comprehensive-guide-exploring-the-extensive-healing-potential-of-this-rare-cannabinoid\/\">CBDV<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/exploring-thcv-the-energizing-and-appetite-suppressing-cannabinoid\/\">THCV<\/a> can potentially help with these conditions\u2019 symptoms and why THC could make them worse.<\/p>\n<p>It is still too early to tell how exactly anandamide levels can meaningfully help providers diagnose, differentiate, or measure treatment progress, but early studies reveal some interesting findings. Anandamide levels increased in schizophrenic patients after CBD treatment as well as traditional antipsychotic drugs, so it also could be used to track patients\u2019 response to cannabinoid treatments one day (<a href=\"#references\">6<\/a>)(<a href=\"#references\">9<\/a>). Such an approach would require much larger studies to confirm the efficacy of cannabinoids as biomarkers.<\/p>\n<p>Future studies will also have to continue investigating anandamide and the working theory of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/what-does-research-say-about-clinical-endocannabinoid-deficiency\/\">clinical endocannabinoid deficiency (CECD)<\/a> (<a href=\"#references\">10<\/a>). Just like how brain disorders arise from deficiencies in neurotransmitters, it is thought that deficiencies in the ECS and alterations in levels of endocannabinoids can cause chronic health problems. In a 2016 review, E. B. Russo presents recent evidence that the theory of CECD could underlie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/migraines\/\">migraines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/fibromyalgia\/\">fibromyalgia<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/conditions\/irritable-bowel-syndrome\/\">irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)<\/a> (<a href=\"#references\">10<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p id=\"references\">Objective data is still lacking in this subject, but the strongest evidence is the significant changes in the levels of anandamide and supportive imaging. With further study, tracking AEA may serve as a helpful reflection of a patient\u2019s overall ECS tone, diagnosis severity, and response to cannabinoid treatment. One day, anandamide will help us enter the next era of cannabis medicine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have heard of cannabinoids\u2014a class of active chemical compounds such as THC and CBD that are found in the cannabis plant. A surprising fact is that our bodies make cannabinoids on their own. These molecules are called \u201cendocannabinoids,\u201d one of which is anandamide (AEA). William Devane and Ralph Mechoulam\u2019s research group discovered anandamide&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":36086,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12913],"tags":[7906,2052,84,12922,12923],"class_list":["post-17880","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-doctors-corner","tag-anandamide","tag-cannabinoids","tag-endocannabinoid-system","tag-runners-high","tag-substance-use-disorders"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Anandamide | Taking Cannabinoid Treatment to New Height<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about this important cannabinoid, its role in the body, and how cannabidiol affects anandamide levels.\" 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