Dracunculus graviditatis is a specialized parasite of the uterus.
Ingested larvae pass the intestine and migrate to the uterine wall, releasing anandamide and hCG analogues. This tricks the body into a false pregnancy state, which the nematode uses to grow to lengths of up to 2 meters.
Ingested larvae pass the intestine and migrate to the uterine wall, releasing anandamide and hCG analogues. This tricks the body into a false pregnancy state, which the nematode uses to grow to lengths of up to 2 meters.
February 24, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Dracunculus graviditatis is a specialized parasite of the uterus.
Ingested larvae pass the intestine and migrate to the uterine wall, releasing anandamide and hCG analogues. This tricks the body into a false pregnancy state, which the nematode uses to grow to lengths of up to 2 meters.
Ingested larvae pass the intestine and migrate to the uterine wall, releasing anandamide and hCG analogues. This tricks the body into a false pregnancy state, which the nematode uses to grow to lengths of up to 2 meters.
you know about oxytocin aka the love molecule, but do you know about anandamide aka the bliss molecule???
you, theoretically, make anandamide. but if you have ptsd you don’t, actually. anandamide helps you *forget* (just like oxytocin) so anandamide deficiency means REMEMBERING THE HORRORS
you, theoretically, make anandamide. but if you have ptsd you don’t, actually. anandamide helps you *forget* (just like oxytocin) so anandamide deficiency means REMEMBERING THE HORRORS
thc binds with your anandamide receptors and i think that’s beautiful
April 22, 2026 at 9:13 PM
you know about oxytocin aka the love molecule, but do you know about anandamide aka the bliss molecule???
you, theoretically, make anandamide. but if you have ptsd you don’t, actually. anandamide helps you *forget* (just like oxytocin) so anandamide deficiency means REMEMBERING THE HORRORS
you, theoretically, make anandamide. but if you have ptsd you don’t, actually. anandamide helps you *forget* (just like oxytocin) so anandamide deficiency means REMEMBERING THE HORRORS
All humans produce anandamide, an endocannabinoid that activates the same receptors as THC in the brain. Anandamide and CB1 receptors are linked to oxytocin signaling for bonding. One of the biggest medical benefits for me is how cannabis helps me connect to others.
November 19, 2024 at 12:44 AM
All humans produce anandamide, an endocannabinoid that activates the same receptors as THC in the brain. Anandamide and CB1 receptors are linked to oxytocin signaling for bonding. One of the biggest medical benefits for me is how cannabis helps me connect to others.
Its a long weekend here in Canada, which seems appropriate to mourn our recent @npp-journal.bsky.social paper, in which we find that FAAH inhibition does NOT improve symptoms in PTSD🙁
A heroic effort w/ @cannabrain.bsky.social @connorhaggarty.bsky.social @ryanntansey.bsky.social & many more 🧵⬇️
A heroic effort w/ @cannabrain.bsky.social @connorhaggarty.bsky.social @ryanntansey.bsky.social & many more 🧵⬇️
The efficacy of elevating anandamide via inhibition of fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) combined with internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorde...
Neuropsychopharmacology - The efficacy of elevating anandamide via inhibition of fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) combined with internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of...
www.nature.com
May 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Its a long weekend here in Canada, which seems appropriate to mourn our recent @npp-journal.bsky.social paper, in which we find that FAAH inhibition does NOT improve symptoms in PTSD🙁
A heroic effort w/ @cannabrain.bsky.social @connorhaggarty.bsky.social @ryanntansey.bsky.social & many more 🧵⬇️
A heroic effort w/ @cannabrain.bsky.social @connorhaggarty.bsky.social @ryanntansey.bsky.social & many more 🧵⬇️
First paper from my NIMH K award out!
Higher concentrations of the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA) in adolescents with PTSD symptoms. Replicates and extends studies in adults by our collaborators - the great Terri deRoon-Cassini, Cece Hillard, and others.
Read: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Higher concentrations of the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA) in adolescents with PTSD symptoms. Replicates and extends studies in adults by our collaborators - the great Terri deRoon-Cassini, Cece Hillard, and others.
Read: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Endocannabinoid dysregulation and PTSD in urban adolescents: Associations with anandamide concentrations and FAAH genotype - Psychopharmacology
Background The endocannabinoid system, which regulates fear- and anxiety-related behaviors, is dysregulated in adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as indicated by higher circulating anan...
link.springer.com
November 16, 2024 at 6:23 PM
First paper from my NIMH K award out!
Higher concentrations of the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA) in adolescents with PTSD symptoms. Replicates and extends studies in adults by our collaborators - the great Terri deRoon-Cassini, Cece Hillard, and others.
Read: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Higher concentrations of the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA) in adolescents with PTSD symptoms. Replicates and extends studies in adults by our collaborators - the great Terri deRoon-Cassini, Cece Hillard, and others.
Read: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
THC has many valuable functions in our bodies, but so does the endocannabinoid Anandamide that it mimics. Using too much #THC has shown to lower circulating Anandamide which reduces new receptors and causes the 'Tolerance' people feel. Smoke smart, and use CBGa. Let's talk #Cannabis #Weed #CBD #CBG
July 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Our bodies come with preset programming to metabolize cannabinoids. Such an amazing thing. Science explains it. 🥦💚🌱 #cannabis ##WeedSky ##CannabisSky #medicine #legalizeit4all
Cannabinoid Science 101: What Is Anandamide (AEA)?
Anandamide is the body’s very own cannabinoid, governing aspects such as sleep and appetite. Learn more about it here.
sensiseeds.com
August 31, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Our bodies come with preset programming to metabolize cannabinoids. Such an amazing thing. Science explains it. 🥦💚🌱 #cannabis ##WeedSky ##CannabisSky #medicine #legalizeit4all
Without the ECS there is no babies born. From anandamide (AEA) and its receptors the ECS is critical in processes such as ovulation, sperm motility, and even embryo implantation. Anandamide plays a central role in ensuring the uterus is ready to support the early stages of life. #ResearcherOG #ECS
January 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Without the ECS there is no babies born. From anandamide (AEA) and its receptors the ECS is critical in processes such as ovulation, sperm motility, and even embryo implantation. Anandamide plays a central role in ensuring the uterus is ready to support the early stages of life. #ResearcherOG #ECS
6/7 They also administered anandamide, an endocannabinoid associated with hedonic processing in mammals, the “liking” component. Whereas dopamine and octopamine did not affect glossa protrusions, anandamide did increase them.
July 16, 2026 at 10:10 AM
6/7 They also administered anandamide, an endocannabinoid associated with hedonic processing in mammals, the “liking” component. Whereas dopamine and octopamine did not affect glossa protrusions, anandamide did increase them.
Happy birthday Sun Ra!
Sun Ra - Piano, Bass marimba, Electric Celeste, Timpani
Chris Capers - Trumpet
Teddy Nance - Trombone
Bernard Pettaway - Bass Trombone
Marshall Allen - Piccolo, Alto sax, Bells, Spiral Cymbal
Danny Davis - Flute, Alto Sax
Robert Cummings - Bass Clarinet, Woodblocks
#jazzsky
Sun Ra - Piano, Bass marimba, Electric Celeste, Timpani
Chris Capers - Trumpet
Teddy Nance - Trombone
Bernard Pettaway - Bass Trombone
Marshall Allen - Piccolo, Alto sax, Bells, Spiral Cymbal
Danny Davis - Flute, Alto Sax
Robert Cummings - Bass Clarinet, Woodblocks
#jazzsky
Sun Ra - Outer Nothingness
YouTube video by Anandamide
m.youtube.com
May 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Happy birthday Sun Ra!
Sun Ra - Piano, Bass marimba, Electric Celeste, Timpani
Chris Capers - Trumpet
Teddy Nance - Trombone
Bernard Pettaway - Bass Trombone
Marshall Allen - Piccolo, Alto sax, Bells, Spiral Cymbal
Danny Davis - Flute, Alto Sax
Robert Cummings - Bass Clarinet, Woodblocks
#jazzsky
Sun Ra - Piano, Bass marimba, Electric Celeste, Timpani
Chris Capers - Trumpet
Teddy Nance - Trombone
Bernard Pettaway - Bass Trombone
Marshall Allen - Piccolo, Alto sax, Bells, Spiral Cymbal
Danny Davis - Flute, Alto Sax
Robert Cummings - Bass Clarinet, Woodblocks
#jazzsky
In PTSD, levels of the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA) are often low, while CB1 receptor activity spikes. ECS imbalance causes the persistence of traumatic memories. Cannabinoids may help recalibrate the system. #GenevievesDream #Researcher
genevievesdream.com/
genevievesdream.com/
March 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
In PTSD, levels of the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA) are often low, while CB1 receptor activity spikes. ECS imbalance causes the persistence of traumatic memories. Cannabinoids may help recalibrate the system. #GenevievesDream #Researcher
genevievesdream.com/
genevievesdream.com/
💚Classic combination—🌱weed & chocolate🍫—will probably make your Valentine happier than expected. After partaking of cannabis, snacking on chocolate can make you feel like you’re in heaven especially if eating dark chocolate. Theobroma cacao contains AEA or anandamide, the ‘bliss molecule’.
February 14, 2026 at 6:28 AM
💚Classic combination—🌱weed & chocolate🍫—will probably make your Valentine happier than expected. After partaking of cannabis, snacking on chocolate can make you feel like you’re in heaven especially if eating dark chocolate. Theobroma cacao contains AEA or anandamide, the ‘bliss molecule’.
"Association of Endocannabinoids with Pain in Endometriosis" (2022) found that women with endometriosis experience significant fluctuations in endocannabinoid levels, particularly anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG). By modulating the levels, #CBD and #CBG can provide relief #Cannabis
March 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"Association of Endocannabinoids with Pain in Endometriosis" (2022) found that women with endometriosis experience significant fluctuations in endocannabinoid levels, particularly anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG). By modulating the levels, #CBD and #CBG can provide relief #Cannabis
Happy #NationalMilkChocolateDay - a cerebration of this smooth & creamy hug for your 👅.
Fun Factlets;
Milk 🍫comes from🇨🇭.
🍫 contains the stimulant theobromine & the compound anandamide which are natural mood-enhancers.
🍫 contains polyphenols - natural antioxidants that help ⬆️🫀& circulatory functions.
Fun Factlets;
Milk 🍫comes from🇨🇭.
🍫 contains the stimulant theobromine & the compound anandamide which are natural mood-enhancers.
🍫 contains polyphenols - natural antioxidants that help ⬆️🫀& circulatory functions.
July 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Happy #NationalMilkChocolateDay - a cerebration of this smooth & creamy hug for your 👅.
Fun Factlets;
Milk 🍫comes from🇨🇭.
🍫 contains the stimulant theobromine & the compound anandamide which are natural mood-enhancers.
🍫 contains polyphenols - natural antioxidants that help ⬆️🫀& circulatory functions.
Fun Factlets;
Milk 🍫comes from🇨🇭.
🍫 contains the stimulant theobromine & the compound anandamide which are natural mood-enhancers.
🍫 contains polyphenols - natural antioxidants that help ⬆️🫀& circulatory functions.
This is what an icebath can do for you! Dopamine. Endorphins. But… the real key to joy through this process is the unspoken anandamide and how it works with your mind!
#icebath #wimhof #wimhofmethod
#icebath #wimhof #wimhofmethod
August 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM
This is what an icebath can do for you! Dopamine. Endorphins. But… the real key to joy through this process is the unspoken anandamide and how it works with your mind!
#icebath #wimhof #wimhofmethod
#icebath #wimhof #wimhofmethod
A 2023 study in the Journal of Cannabis Research focused on the role of CBGa and its metabolites in disrupting cancer cell metabolism. Researchers found CBGa inhibits abnormal cell growth, that's powerful against cancers - causing Endocannabinoid action w/ Anandamide at CB1 #Cannabis #CancerWarrior
March 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A 2023 study in the Journal of Cannabis Research focused on the role of CBGa and its metabolites in disrupting cancer cell metabolism. Researchers found CBGa inhibits abnormal cell growth, that's powerful against cancers - causing Endocannabinoid action w/ Anandamide at CB1 #Cannabis #CancerWarrior
Le corps humain détient la capacité de produire son propre euphorisant sans l’intervention d’aucun stimulus externe. Cette molécule spécifique est baptisée « anandamide » du sanskrit « ananda » qui signifie béatitude. La science yogique le sait depuis toujours. L’art de créer le bien-être intérieur
July 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Le corps humain détient la capacité de produire son propre euphorisant sans l’intervention d’aucun stimulus externe. Cette molécule spécifique est baptisée « anandamide » du sanskrit « ananda » qui signifie béatitude. La science yogique le sait depuis toujours. L’art de créer le bien-être intérieur
And this is why: it's the happy chemical also found in cannabis.
Anandamide:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anandam...
Anandamide:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anandam...
Anandamide - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM
And this is why: it's the happy chemical also found in cannabis.
Anandamide:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anandam...
Anandamide:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anandam...
New paper from our Psychopharm @EurBehavPharm.bsky.social special issue showing presence of the C385A rs324420 polymorphism in the FAAH gene and higher levels of Anandamide are associated with greater PTSD severity in adolescents.
November 16, 2024 at 6:47 PM
New paper from our Psychopharm @EurBehavPharm.bsky.social special issue showing presence of the C385A rs324420 polymorphism in the FAAH gene and higher levels of Anandamide are associated with greater PTSD severity in adolescents.
Congrats to @pact-lab.bsky.social postdoc @ryanntansey.bsky.social on her recent paper looking at the impact of elevated anandamide via FAAH inhibition on brain function in patients with PTSD
What does it do?
Well....not much 😬
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
What does it do?
Well....not much 😬
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Functional neuroimaging of fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibition in posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomized clinical trial - Translational Psychiatry
Translational Psychiatry - Functional neuroimaging of fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibition in posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomized clinical trial
www.nature.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Congrats to @pact-lab.bsky.social postdoc @ryanntansey.bsky.social on her recent paper looking at the impact of elevated anandamide via FAAH inhibition on brain function in patients with PTSD
What does it do?
Well....not much 😬
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
What does it do?
Well....not much 😬
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
😊 Want a reason to smile? Look no further than Anandamide (AEA) = the body's very own "bliss molecule"! This lipid neurotransmitter regulates mood, anxiety, and happiness. Wear a smile today and thank your endogenous lipid signaling! 🧠✨
lipidmaps.org/databases/lm...
#WorldSmileDay #LipidMAPS
lipidmaps.org/databases/lm...
#WorldSmileDay #LipidMAPS
https://lipidmaps.org/databases/lmsd/LMFA08040001
lipidmaps.org
October 2, 2026 at 9:15 AM
😊 Want a reason to smile? Look no further than Anandamide (AEA) = the body's very own "bliss molecule"! This lipid neurotransmitter regulates mood, anxiety, and happiness. Wear a smile today and thank your endogenous lipid signaling! 🧠✨
lipidmaps.org/databases/lm...
#WorldSmileDay #LipidMAPS
lipidmaps.org/databases/lm...
#WorldSmileDay #LipidMAPS
Never used insta much but all The Discourse has got me thinking I'll resus my PixelFed account.
anandamide@pixelfed.social
You can see my nob in one of the pics, if that helps you decide???
anandamide@pixelfed.social
You can see my nob in one of the pics, if that helps you decide???
January 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Never used insta much but all The Discourse has got me thinking I'll resus my PixelFed account.
anandamide@pixelfed.social
You can see my nob in one of the pics, if that helps you decide???
anandamide@pixelfed.social
You can see my nob in one of the pics, if that helps you decide???
THINK Lab Director, Dr. Marusak, recently presented her research at the ACNP Annual Meeting. Dr. Marusak presented her poster entitled "Endocannabinoid dysregulation and PTSD in urban adolescents: Associations with anandamide concentrations and FAAH genotype." #ACNP2024
December 17, 2024 at 11:34 PM
THINK Lab Director, Dr. Marusak, recently presented her research at the ACNP Annual Meeting. Dr. Marusak presented her poster entitled "Endocannabinoid dysregulation and PTSD in urban adolescents: Associations with anandamide concentrations and FAAH genotype." #ACNP2024