The ‘runner’s high’ may result from molecules called cannabinoids – the body’s own version of THC and CBD

The ‘runner’s high’ may result from molecules called cannabinoids – the body’s own version of THC and CBD

Many people have experienced reductions in stress, pain and anxiety and sometimes even euphoria after exercise. What’s behind this so-called “runner’s high”? New research on the neuroscience of exercise may surprise you.

The “runner’s high” has long been attributed to endorphins. These are chemicals produced naturally in the body of humans and other animals after exercise and in response to pain or stress.

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