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What is the effect of CBD on dopamine?

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Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 80 cannabinoids, natural compounds found in Cannabis sativa, marijuana plant. THC and CBD are the two most abundant naturally occurring cannabinoids with THC accounting for 12-25% and CBD for >1-4% on average. read more

CBD has no effect on dopamine at all. Dopamine is released when the CB1 receptor is stimulated. The CB1 receptor is located on the cell surface. CBD exerts its effects inside the cell – not on the cell surface. read more

CBD Has Effects on Many Different Receptor Systems Although it is a cannabinoid, CBD does not directly interact with the two classical cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2). Instead, it affects signaling through CB1 and CB2 receptors indirectly. read more

The research into THC’s effect on dopamine levels is still in the early days of exploration, but even further behind it is the study of CBD oil on our dopamine system. At the moment there is little research into if CBD may have some influence over our dopamine levels. read more

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