Does Smoking Weed Really Make You Lose Weight? TRUE OR NOT?

With medical marijuana becoming more widely accepted it is common for people to wonder whether smoking weed can aid in weight loss. There are some who swear that this is the case; however, the evidence is far from conclusive whether marijuana will help you lose weight.

Weed and Metabolism

There are not many studies explaining the complete effects of weed on metabolism, but some research indicates that marijuana actually may increase metabolic rate. The available evidence claims this is done by increasing energy expenditure through body processes, along with an increase in respiration rate leading to higher energy expenditure.

Can Marijuana Help You Lose Weight?

Shifting discussion to marijuana use brings us back to vehement disputes over its possible weight loss effects as some studies showed that people who used cannabis were approximately: 5 kg lower than average non-weed smokers. This research was used to argue that cannabis consumption results in weight loss, and did not bring any concrete evidence.

Ever since this study, there has been a debate on whether the use of marijuana directly impacts weight loss or the former is just a lifestyle option for people with lower weight. A more recent study found that marijuana users consumed more calories than non-users, but weighed less on average compared to others. Research is still trying to find whether marijuana directly causes weight loss or not.

CBD and Weight Loss

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound of marijuana with no addictive potential. There is an emerging interest surrounding whether CBD leads to weight loss; however, there is not enough evidence at this time to support that claim.

The only study that suggested CBD may assist in weight loss claimed it could potentially change inactive white fat cells into brown fat cells, which are easier to burn. However, there have only been a handful of studies looking into this issue and further research is required to determine if these effects will actually impact weight.

Does Marijuana Make you Gain Weight?

It is very common for marijuana to cause an increase in appetite known as “the munchies”. Unsurprisingly, the sub-type munchies associated with marijuana use leads to the person consuming fast foods which are loaded with sugar or salt. Naturally, it would seem that marijuana would lead to an increased appetite with a risk of increasing weight gain. Perhaps, marijuana causes some metabolic shifts which counterbalance the increased caloric intake due to munchies.

Statistics on Weed and Obesity

Although there is some research examining the correlation of marijuana and weight, there are not robust statistical studies available for the general population. Nonetheless, most studies do suggest that smokers of marijuana tend to be less obeyed as compared to non smokers. The clearly defined aspect of how marijuana use per se impacts body weight requires further research.

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The Key Points

Research indicates that people who consume marijuana tend to have a lower body mass index than those who do not. That does not, however, support the argument that marijuana should be used as a weight-loss drug. Even if, for the sake of argument, we assume that marijuana would lead to weight loss, the following risks would still accompany its usage:

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• Addiction
• Elevated cancer risk
• Reduced IQ
• Higher chances of a heart attack
• Greater chances of a stroke
• Pregnancy complications
• Risks of multi-drug usage

The Takeaway is that following a healthy diet and exercising is far safer than smoking weed to lose weight.

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