Anandamide

Arachidonylethanolamide

The brain's endogenous cannabinoid.

Takes its name from ananda, the Sanskrit word for "bliss". Found in Chocolate, and in the brain of various species (including Humans).

Homo sapiens (human)
Theobroma cacao

Documents:

Cannabis: the brain's other supplier
By Rosie Mestel. From "New Scientist" 31 July 1993.

General Chemistry Online (homepage, more info)
- The Bliss Molecule
  Excellent background info on Anadamide (related items...)
Hedonistic Imperative (homepage, more info)
Entry point for an eclectic group of sites with information and opinions on many things, including drugs.
- The cannabinoid CB1 receptor antagonist SR141716A attenuates the memory impairment produced by delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol or anandamide
  Abstract from Psychopharmacology (Berl) 1998 Nov; 140(1):11-9. (related items...)

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