Endocannabinoids and exercise.

A Dietrich, W F McDaniel

Journal: British journal of sports medicine 2005;38(5):536-41

PMID: 15388533

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Abstract

Exercise induces changes in mental status, particularly analgesia, sedation, anxiolysis, and a sense of wellbeing. The mechanisms underlying these changes remain unknown. Recent findings show that exercise increases serum concentrations of endocannabinoids, suggesting a possible explanation for a number of these changes. This article provides an overview of this emerging field.

Address: Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, American University of Beirut, Lebanon. [email protected] <[email protected]>

DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2004.011718

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MeSH Terms: Analgesia, Anxiety, Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators, Conscious Sedation, Endocannabinoids, Exercise, Humans, Mental Health, Physical Endurance