{"id":22789,"date":"2017-03-07T20:41:56","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T17:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=22789"},"modified":"2017-03-07T20:41:56","modified_gmt":"2017-03-07T17:41:56","slug":"does-smoking-weed-make-you-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/does-smoking-weed-make-you-lose-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Smoking Weed Make You Lose Weight? Curious Science Behind Cannabis and Metabolism"},"content":{"rendered":"
You must have heard success stories of how marijuana helped people shed the pounds successfully. So, is it true that smoking weed can help you lose weight?<\/p>\n
Researchers from the University of Miami <\/a>used 15 years of data from 3617 black and white adults to determine the relationship between cannabis and metabolism<\/strong>. The researchers discovered no connection between marijuana and systolic blood pressure. There was no link between it and triglycerides (unhealthy fats) either.<\/p>\n Researchers also found that people who used marijuana regularly were 54% less likely to develop metabolic syndrome<\/strong>, a collection of obesity-related disorders. These include high blood pressure<\/a>, excess abdominal fat, elevated blood sugar levels, and high cholesterol.<\/p>\n However, users of marijuana had a higher calorie intake because they smoked pot. They also smoked more tobacco<\/a>. So, does this study confirm that smoking weed helps you lose some weight? The study concludes that marijuana increases metabolism<\/strong>, though it may have side effects.<\/p>\n Owing to its pain-relieving and weight loss effects, cannabis has become integrated into mainstream culture.<\/p>\n A study published in the American Journal of Medicine<\/a> shows that the fasting insulin levels of cannabis users are 16% lower than non-users<\/strong>. Also, they have below-average waist circumferences.<\/p>\n Cannabis use has increased because it enhances the effects of exercise<\/strong>. A 2003 study<\/a> reveals that it activates the endocannabinoid system the way exercise does. The endocannabinoid system is responsible for relieving pain. So saying, cannabis lowers it the way exercise does.<\/p>\n Another study showed that obesity rates are lower because of cannabis use.<\/strong> The delta-9 tetra cannabinol (TCH) ingredient in it increases appetite. However, it stimulates Cannabinoid (CBI) receptors. Repeated activation of these receptors may bring about an increase in metabolism.<\/p>\n Cannabis has a positive impact on metabolism\u00a0and a few side effects.<\/p>\n First of all, pot users may develop what experts term ‘cottonmouth<\/em>.’ It refers to an uncomfortable feeling that comes about because of a lack of saliva. Some users nullify the effect by chewing gum, which stimulates the salivary glands.<\/p>\n Next, some users reflect that they feel dizzy<\/strong> after using cannabis. A study in the Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavia<\/a> found that 60% of marijuana smokers experienced giddiness.<\/p>\n In addition, cannabis users may have problems with short-term memory<\/strong>. A 2011 survey published in Psychopharmacology <\/a>found problems with verbal learning and retention in adolescent marijuana users.<\/p>\n Furthermore, users may become lethargic because of marijuana smoking. It affects performances at work and in school. A 2003 study found that 53% of people who smoked pot did not feel like getting out of bed.<\/p>\n Moreover, some users, especially young people, may experience depression because of cannabis smoking. A study in the British Medical Journal <\/a>found that young female marijuana users developed depression as they age. Anxiety may also increase in pot users. A 2015 study found that paranoia was an offshoot of some other effects of smoking cannabis.<\/p>\nOther Positive Effects of Weed on Metabolism<\/h3>\n
Possible Side Effects of Marijuana<\/h3>\n