"A common experience associated with medical or recreational use is an increase in appetite, especially for high caloric foods containing fat, salt and sugar. This proclivity, called the 'munchies,' has been documented for many centuries."
"Population studies suggest that cannabis users often have lower body mass index and lower obesity rates compared to non-users, even though THC can increase appetite and calorie intake."
"The opening of recreational marijuana dispensaries is associated with decreases in obesity rates, indicating a complex relationship between marijuana use and body weight."
"This 'pseudo-lean' state might in fact be due to a dysfunction in how adipose tissues metabolize calories, challenging traditional views on appetite and weight management."
Marijuana use is associated with increased appetite, particularly for high-calorie foods. Despite this, studies show cannabis users typically have lower body mass index and obesity rates. The opening of recreational dispensaries correlates with decreased obesity rates. This phenomenon may be attributed to a dysfunction in how adipose tissues metabolize calories. With 47 states allowing marijuana use, its popularity has surged, yet the relationship between marijuana use and obesity remains under-researched.
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