{"id":4703,"date":"2024-08-29T16:52:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T20:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepass.co\/?p=4703"},"modified":"2024-09-05T12:50:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T16:50:36","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-the-endocannabinoid-system-the-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepass.co\/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-endocannabinoid-system-the-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to the Endocannabinoid System – The Pass"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hot take: picking cannabis products shouldn’t be all about THC levels. That\u2019s right, we said it!<\/span><\/p>\n

While many consumers and professionals alike seem to pigeonhole cannabinoids and other plant compounds as \u201cthe most important,\u201d it\u2019s really all about how they work together. A high THC percentage isn\u2019t the only determining factor of how a product will make you feel\u2014 <\/span>terpene profiles<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>cannabinoid ratios<\/span><\/a> matter, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our main goal at The Pass is to ensure you can make the most informed purchase decisions at our <\/span>Berkshire dispensary<\/span><\/a>. So, we\u2019re here today to talk about how the entourage effect and your endocannabinoid system are the true vehicles of your cannabis consumption experience!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We spoke to our expert staff, and here\u2019s everything you need to know about the endocannabinoid system, its function, and its interaction with cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>endocannabinoid system<\/span><\/a>, or ECS, is a complex cell-signaling system that was discovered in the early 1990s while researching THC. While recently discovered, we know that the ECS regulates and controls many of our critical bodily functions, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n