What Are Cannabinoids?
Cannabinoids are a class of chemicals that interact with our endocannabinoid system.
There are three main types of cannabinoids:
- Phytocannabinoids (from plants)
- Endocannabinoids (made by our bodies)
- Synthetic cannabinoids (made in a lab)
The body makes two primary endocannabinoids (anandamide and 2-AG). The cannabis plant makes about 113 different phytocannabinoids, and there are thousands of synthetic cannabinoids.
Although all cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system to some degree — each one has a unique set of characteristics and effects on the human body.
The most common cannabinoids include: