The endocabbinoid system and the treatment of obesity - 0 views
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Nathan Goodyear on 19 Mar 12nice review of CB1 receptors and the role they play in obesity. Endocabbinoid receptors play an important role in the hypothalamus control of metabolism and energy. CB1 is active both centrally and peripherally. Increased CB1 activity increases fat storage; decrease CB1 activity increases fatty acid oxidation through adiponectin.