The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Binge Eating Disorder
Abstract Eating disorders are multifactorial disorders that involve maladaptive feeding behaviors. Binge eating disorder (BED), the most prevalent of these…
diet-induced obesity
Role of the Endocannabinoid System in the Regulation of Intestinal Homeostasis
Abstract The maintenance of intestinal homeostasis is fundamentally important to health. Intestinal barrier function and immune regulation are key determinants…
The Metabolic Efficacy of a Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA) Derivative in Treating Diet- and Genetic-Induced Obesity
Abstract Obesity is a global medical problem; its common form is known as diet-induced obesity (DIO); however, there are several…
Quality of Life and a Surveillant Endocannabinoid System
Abstract The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an important brain modulatory network. ECS regulates brain homeostasis throughout development, from progenitor fate…
NASH-related increases in plasma bile acid levels depend on insulin resistance
Abstract Background & Aims: Plasma bile acids (BAs) have been extensively studied as pathophysiological actors in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). However,…
Phytocannabinoids: Useful Drugs for the Treatment of Obesity? Special Focus on Cannabidiol
Abstract Currently, an increasing number of diseases related to insulin resistance and obesity is an alarming problem worldwide. It is…
Effect of Dietary Hemp Seed on Oxidative Status in Sows during Late Gestation and Lactation and Their Offspring
Abstract Simple Summary: Hemp seeds are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids as well as other bioactive compounds. Using dietary hemp…
Theoretical Explanation for Reduced Body Mass Index and Obesity Rates in Cannabis Users
Abstract Introduction: Obesity is treatment-resistant, and is linked with a number of serious, chronic diseases. Adult obesity rates in the…
Translating Endocannabinoid Biology into Clinical Practice: Cannabidiol for Stroke Prevention
Abstract Introduction: The endocannabinoid system (ECS) regulates functions throughout human physiology, including neuropsychiatric, cardiovascular, autonomic, metabolic, and inflammatory states. The…
Natural product agonists of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ): a review
Keywords: PPAR gamma, Nuclear receptor, Natural product, Nutrition, Diabetes, 9-(, AF-2, activation function-2, CAP, c-Cbl-associated protein, Cdk5, cyclin-dependent kinase 5,…