Endocannabinoids and exercise.
A Dietrich, W F McDaniel
British journal of sports medicine October 1, 2004 DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2004.011718 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Anxiety |
| Keywords | Humans Endocannabinoids Exercise Analgesia Mental health Physical endurance Cannabinoid receptor modulators Procedural sedation |
| Key findings | Suggests that exercise-induced increases in serum endocannabinoid concentrations may explain several mental-status changes associated with exercise, including analgesia, sedation, anxiolysis, and a sense of wellbeing, while noting that the underlying mechanisms remain unknown. |
Abstract
Exercise induces changes in mental status, particularly analgesia, sedation, anxiolysis, and a sense of wellbeing. The mechanisms underlying these changes remain unknown. Recent findings show that exercise increases serum concentrations of endocannabinoids, suggesting a possible explanation for a number of these changes. This article provides an overview of this emerging field.
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