Does Weed Make You Lose Weight?

Does weed make you lose weight? That's one of the most popular questions being asked by many people who are beginning to experiment with alternative medicine and their diets. The short answer to the question is: No, it does not. However, the long answer to the question may be more complicated than it appears at first glance. The fact is that weed is one of the most dangerous substances that people consume on a regular basis, yet few of us know its dangerous effects and the long-term effects it has on the body. This is why it is important to seek out medical help if you suspect that you are suffering from any negative side effects of cannabis consumption.

We all know that marijuana is a drug. It does have some unique physical aspects, such as the fact that it is smoked, but this only effects the body in a passive way. What the active ingredient of cannabis does is bind to fat cells and prevents them from burning during your exercise routine or other physical activities. When you smoke marijuana, the endocannabinoid system in your body continually reacts to this and creates a controlled but relaxing high that makes you feel a little bit like you are "high", but without the harmful physical dependency that often comes with opiate use. But do the long-term health consequences of cannabis consumption outweigh the short-term physical advantages of occasional smoking?

A study published last year in the Journal of American Science showed that heavy smokers of cannabis had significantly lower amounts of certain vitamins in their bodies compared to non-smoking cannabis consumers. Specifically, the study published by this University of Florida was looking into the effects of long-term cannabis use on vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, and protein. It was found that there was a significant reduction in these vitamins in the blood of those who smoke pot regularly. The reduction in the levels of these important vitamins may lead to vitamin D deficiency, which can ultimately lead to health problems, including fatty liver disease and osteoporosis. This study was published as a peer-reviewed scientific journal and the findings were reported in the scientific journal Scientific Review.

Another study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Public Health found that teens who smoked pot had significantly smaller waistlines as well as poorer self-esteem than non-pot smokers. In addition, they had higher chances of experiencing anxiety, depression, and increased frequency of hospital visits for nervousness, depression, and panic attacks. Again, this study was published as a peer-reviewed scientific journal and the observations were reported in the same journal. Unfortunately, the study published in the Journal of Public Health did not directly focus on the question of does weed make you lose weight, but the overall conclusion of the study was rather alarming. The authors of the study warned that marijuana use is associated with an increased chance of heart attack and stroke, and other ailments such as cancer and schizophrenia.

Additionally, many of those who smoke cannabis and use other drugs to help them cope with their depression and anxiety also experience weight loss. This is because when they are depressed and anxious, it causes them to cut down on their calorie intake. When they decrease their calorie intake, their bodies do not have enough calories to burn off and therefore begin to turn to the fat cells as their source of energy.

One interesting study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that there is a direct correlation between heavier people using tobacco and having smaller waistlines. That study compared the body mass index (BMI) scores of tobacco and non- tobacco control subjects and found that there was a significant positive correlation between BMI and the use of tobacco or other substances such as heroin. Therefore, it is suggested that people who use cannabis, as opposed to non- cannabis consumers, may also be at risk for developing unhealthy patterns of body weight and shape.

Many individuals who smoke weed do so as a way to get high. This is not healthy behavior. Our bodies often adapt to what we put into them, and when you start putting large amounts of caffeine and sugar into your system, your body will react in a way that is designed to avoid starvation and excessive hunger. The end result is a slower metabolism and you may begin to lose weight at an alarming rate. It is for this reason that quitting smoking weed can increase the chance of losing weight.

If you have made the decision to quit cannabis, you should also consider cutting out all forms of caffeine from your diet. Caffeine can have the same effect as smoking weed, causing weight loss in many people. If you want to keep yourself functioning at your highest levels, you need to ensure that you are getting plenty of nutritious food as well as enough sleep. It is also strongly advised that you seek professional medical help if you feel that your symptoms are too severe to be handled on your own.