Study shows worms get the munchies from cannabis
A new study published in the journal Current Biology found that roundworms, C. elegans, experience the munchies when dosed with cannabinoids. The worms showed a marked preference for high-calorie junk food. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) regulates and controls several critical bodily functions, including appetite. Cannabis plants have substances that bind to the same receptors as the ECS, notably marijuana's active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which stimulates appetite by binding to CB1 receptors and mimicking the activity of the body's naturally produced cannabinoids. The study could further our understanding of the endocannabinoid system and help drug development.
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