1. Moisture is the basic environment for ECS function
The ECS (endocannabinoid system) is responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the body. It is involved in body temperature regulation, appetite, pain, inflammation, mood, sleep, immunity, etc.
When water is insufficient, metabolism, neurotransmission, and enzymatic reactions at the cellular level do not work well, and the ECS slows down.
2.Dehydration triggers a stress response
When you are dehydrated, cortisol (stress hormone) is secreted, and the ECS works to suppress it.
However, chronic water deprivation can also limit the ability of the ECS to regulate, which can worsen inflammation, mood disorders, and insomnia.
3. Water is also required for the synthesis of endocannabinoids
Endogenous cannabinoids (anandamide and 2-AG) are molecules derived from lipids, but enzymes are involved in their synthesis and degradation, and the water environment affects enzyme activity.
Since enzymatic reactions basically work optimally in a water-soluble environment, dehydration poses a risk of causing metabolic disorders.
4. Hydration and nervous system health
The ECS is also widely distributed in the central nervous system, and water balance also affects signaling in the brain.
Especially in the elderly, it is difficult to feel thirsty, so the regulatory mechanism involved in the ECS is likely to decline, which can cause symptoms such as constipation, insomnia, and depression.
5.Water as an environmental factor that supports the work of CBD and cannabinoids
Phytocannabinoids such as CBD support the ECS, but water is essential for absorption, transport, and action in the body.
Water-soluble CBD is especially essential for moisture to be effective. In the dehydrated state, it is not well dispersed and absorbed, making it difficult to exert its effectiveness.
Summary
Water is like the "soil" of the ECS. In a state of lack of fluids, the ECS cannot function well. In addition to diet and CBD intake to regulate the ECS, "drinking water frequently" is the basis for maintaining fundamental health.
