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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
People produce endocannabinoids – similar to compounds found in marijuana – that are critical to many bodily functionsA healthy endocannabinoid system is critical to the human body’s immune functions.Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Digital Vision via Getty Images

Over 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...

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