September 10, 2026

Your Body Keeps Producing Cannabis-Like Chemicals Throughout a Marathon

 Your Body Keeps Producing Cannabis-Like Chemicals Throughout a Marathon

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Running a marathon is hard. Luckily, your body has its own chemical support system to help it cope.
As the kilometers pass, the body produces more natural messengers called endocannabinoids. These h…