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The document discusses how endocannabinoids activate CB1 receptors in the brain and body to stimulate eating behavior and fat accumulation. Blocking these receptors reduces food intake and obesity in animal studies. Higher levels of endocannabinoids are found in obese people, suggesting an overactive endocannabinoid system contributes to obesity. Targeting the endocannabinoid system may lead to new obesity treatments.
- Author
- vcoglianese
- Language
- EN