"The endocannabinoids present in breast milk are fundamental for the correct development of the newborn." This is stated by a study published in European Journal of Pharmacology. "They stimulate the appetite and help you rest."
As soon as we come into the world, with our eyes still half closed, unaware of what awaits us, we cry. We are alive. Live and already looking for endocannabinoids.
Endocannabinoids are molecules that our body naturally produces with similar effects to the phytocannabinoids found in cannabis. By vital importance for the correct development of the newborn, and in general for the functioning of the human organism, breast milk is rich in endocannabinoids.
The importance of endocannabinoids for the child
From important studies conducted in 2004, subsequently published in 2017, it emerges that endocannabinoids stimulate the appetite of newborns and promote sucking. Without the help of these molecules, newborns would neither know how to feed themselves nor would they have the desire to do so, which would compromise their growth or even cause their death.
Furthermore, it seems that endocannabinoids help relaxation and favor the rest. Could this be why infants in crisis find their lost peace as soon as they cling to their mothers' breasts? In any case, the importance of this molecule is clear.
“The clinical implications of these developments are far-reaching and suggest a promising future for cannabinoids in pediatric medicine for various pathologies, including cystic fibrosis.”
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