Endocannabinoids and exercise.

Dietrich, A; McDaniel, W F · Br J Sports Med · 2004

review · Level V

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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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