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Endocannabinoid System Overactivity in Obesity

CB1 receptor overactivation: In obesity, CB1 (cannabinoid receptor type 1) tends to be overstimulated. This increases appetite, enhances the rewarding effects of food, promotes fat storage, and reduces energy expenditure. Elevated endocannabinoids: Molecules like anandamide (AEA) and 2-AG are often found in higher levels in obese individuals. Peripheral effects: Beyond the brain, CB1 activation in the liver promotes lipogenesis (fat
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August 21, 2025

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Endocannabinoid System Overactivity in Obesity

CB1 receptor overactivation: In obesity, CB1 (cannabinoid receptor type 1) tends to be overstimulated. This increases appetite, enhances the rewarding effects of food, promotes fat storage, and reduces energy expenditure. Elevated endocannabinoids: Molecules like anandamide (AEA) and 2-AG are often found in higher levels in obese individuals. Peripheral effects: Beyond the brain, CB1 activation in the liver promotes lipogenesis (fat
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CBD for menopause

Potyque for Menopause: Natural Relief for Every Stage of Your Journey

There’s more than one sign of the menopause. From sleep disturbances and mood swings to muscle aches and anxious feelings, this natural transition can affect women in various, often unexpected ways. At Potyque, we understand that no two journeys are the same. That’s why our premium, plant-based CBD oils offer gentle, natural relief designed to support you—whether you’re in perimenopause,
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CBD for sleep

A Good Night: How CBD Oil Helps You Sleep

Whether it’s difficulty drifting off, staying asleep, or experiencing restful slumber, sleep deprivation can have a significant impact on our overall well-being. We delve into the importance of sleeping and explore how CBD can help you switch off and stay off. 
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how to take CBD

How to Take CBD Oil: The Ins and Outs of Dosing

Understanding the best way to take CBD oil and how much to take is key to ensuring the best results. Whether you’re trying CBD to help with sleep, feelings of anxiousness, or menopause, it’s important to feel confident that you’re achieving the best levels of effectiveness.
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Is CBD safe?

If you’re new to CBD you may be wondering if it’s safe. As is the case when trying any new supplement, this is always a great question to ask and educate yourself on, so we’re here for it! Knowledge is power, after all. In short, the answer is that CBD is extremely safe to use provided it comes from a
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4 Science-Backed Tips to Help You Sleep

Struggling to sleep? Many of us are. Recent data has revealed that a huge 10% of the global population has insomnia – a medical condition where you struggle to get to sleep and stay asleep. Outside of a clinical diagnosis, 1 in 7 in the UK are struggling to get through the day on less than 5 hours sleep, the side
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Delving into Potyque with founder Michelle Rust

By now, we’ve all heard of the amazing properties CBD oil offers. The CBD market has been booming these last few years and by 2025 the market is expected to be a large part of the wellness sector. More and more people are discovering how CBD oil can help them manage the pressures of life in a more natural way.
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“I tried CBD for menstrual symptoms. Here’s what happened.”

My name is Ruby Deevoy, I’m a freelance journalist with expertise in CBD, natural health and wellbeing. I’ve been writing about natural health for 10 years and had my work featured in many magazines and papers across the world, including Natural Health, Top Sante, Breathe, Stylist, Elle, Daily Mail Good Health, The Independent, The Express, The Mirror and lots more.Two
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Which Potyque CBD oil is right for you?

At Potyque we have four individual CBD oils, with different strengths of CBD. From 5% to 30%, our oils are designed to give you ultimate flexibility when it comes to finding the right dose for you and your individual needs.  If you’re a beginner to CBD, our advice is to start low and go slow, and journal your progress and the effectiveness
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