Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Oleamide is an amide of the fatty acid oleic acid. It is an endogenous substance: it occurs naturally in the body of animals. It accumulates in the cerebrospinal fluid during sleep deprivation and induces sleep in animals. It is being studied as a potential medical treatment for mood and sleep disorders and cannabinoid-regulated depression.The mechanism of action of oleamide’s sleep inducing effects is an area of current research.
