The endocannabinoid system as a target for obesity treatment
Overweight and obesity are major factors contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes
mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). In addition to the many physical and
metabolic consequences of obesity, there are also mental health consequences, in
particular, the risk for depression. Depression can lead to poor self-care, poor treatment
compliance, and possible increased morbidity and mortality from such illnesses as type 2
DM and CVD. Lifestyle modification for the treatment of overweight and obesity is rarely …
mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). In addition to the many physical and
metabolic consequences of obesity, there are also mental health consequences, in
particular, the risk for depression. Depression can lead to poor self-care, poor treatment
compliance, and possible increased morbidity and mortality from such illnesses as type 2
DM and CVD. Lifestyle modification for the treatment of overweight and obesity is rarely …