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Lactobacillus acidophilus modulates intestinal pain and induces opioid and cannabinoid receptors

Key Findings:  The oral administration of Lactobacillus acidophilus induced the expression of mu-opioid and cannabinoid receptors in intestinal epithelial cells resulting in analgesic effects in the test animals similar to morphine.

Type of Study:  Animal Study

Study Result:  Positive

Study Location(s):  France

Year of Pub:  2007


Cannabinoids Studied:  Microbiome

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Receptors Studied:  CB2