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Even though people who use marijuana tend to take in more food (and consequently, calories) than non-users, research has shown that rates of obesity and diabetes are far lower in marijuana users than non-users.<\/p>\nEven though people who use marijuana tend to take in more food (and consequently, calories) than non-users, research has shown that rates of obesity and diabetes are far lower in marijuana users than non-users.<\/p>\n
This contradiction was studied recently using data from the CDC\u2019s Nutrition Examination Survey. The results were surprising.<\/p>\n
[adrotate group=”5″]In the study that looked at a more than 4,500 people representing a cross section of the population, researchers compared waist size and insulin sensitivity of marijuana users and non-users.<\/p>\n
What they found was that people who use the drug had a much higher sensitivity to insulin, which is something that is lost as a person suffers metabolic disorders.<\/p>\n
They also found that average waist size for marijuana users was almost 20% lower compared to non-users, despite the fact that users ate a higher volume of food.<\/p>\n
Researchers, out of the University of Arizona, wanted to see if there was a link between the active ingredient THC and metabolic disorders. One interesting find, the researchers note, was that the benefits were only seen in people who were regular and\/or recent users, and not in people who had used in the past but don\u2019t now.<\/p>\n
The study authors also noted that much more research needs to be done on the link between THC and metabolism, citing a lack of evidence and studies available.<\/p>\n
But Marijuana comes with a long list of side-effects so it may not be the ideal tool to tackle type 2 diabetes or for losing weight. <\/p>\n
Discover instead how these 3 simple steps completely reverse type 2 diabetes in 30 days or less\u2026<\/p>\n