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Cannabis for burnout: HPA axis, cortisol & ECS

The most important thing: Chronic stress downregulates CB1 receptors in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus – directly measurable in burnout pathophysiology. CBD modulates the HPA axis and can lower basal cortisol levels. At a glance: Chronic stress → CB1 downregulation in the prefrontal cortex – measurable ECS deficit in burnout CBD modulates HPA axis and […]