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endocannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system

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Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a set of complex neuro- developmental disorders defined behaviorally by impaired social interaction, delayed and disordered language, repetitive or stereotypic behavior, and a restricted range of interests.   How can medical cannabis help a complex problem like autism?  The key seems to be our Endocannabinoid System - the master regulatory system in our body.   Recent research  implicates the endocannabinoid deficiencies and a dysregulated endcannbinoid system in the diagnosis and potential treatment of autism.  

A Deficiency in Endocannabinoids

​Mitochondrial Dysfunction​

• new study shows cannabinoids improve efficiency of mitochondria and remove damaged brain cells

Gastro-Intestinal

• THC May Help To Reduce Damage In Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)​

Neurological

• ​ultra-low doses of thc may help protect against neurodegenerative diseases

Pain

• Visualization of the Endocannabinoid Signaling System (the effects of exogenous cannabinoids on pain)

Dysregulation in the Endocannabinoid System

An Introduction to the ECS by Dustin Sulak, DO