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Study: Marijuana Smokers Are Thinner And Healthier Than Non-Users
    #18563076 - 07/15/13 05:11 PM (10 years, 10 months ago)

A recent study published in the Journal of American Medicine has some conclusions that might make marijuana advocates pretty excited.

According to the study, the potent plant usually known for causing the munchies might actually help people be thinner. Researchers looked at the effect of the drug on metabolic processes and discovered a correlation between smaller waist circumference and marijuana use.

The results showed that, in addition to being thinner, marijuana users appeared to be more healthy overall than those who have never used marijuana.

The study looked at more than 4,600 people, 12 percent of whom said they were current marijuana users and 42 percent of whom said they had used in the past. Previous research had shown that marijuana users had a lower prevalence for diabetes and obesity, but this was the first study where scientists tried to determine if there was a link between insulin and glucose levels and marijuana usage, Yahoo Shine reported.

According to the background section of the study “there are limited data regarding the relationship between cannabinoids and metabolic processes. Epidemiologic studies have found lower prevalence rates of obesity and diabetes mellitus in marijuana users compared with people who have never used marijuana, suggesting a relationship between cannabinoids and peripheral metabolic processes. To date, no study has investigated the relationship between marijuana use and fasting insulin, glucose, and insulin resistance.”

The study concludes: “with the recent trends in legalization of marijuana in the United States, it is likely that physicians will increasingly encounter patients who use marijuana and should therefore be aware of the effects it can have on common disease processes, such as diabetes mellitus. We found that current marijuana use is associated with lower levels of fasting insulin, lower HOMA-IR and smaller waist circumference.”

Evan Bleier
Opposing Views
July 13, 2013
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/study-marijuana-smokers-are-thinner-and-healthier-non-users


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Re: Study: Marijuana Smokers Are Thinner And Healthier Than Non-Users [Re: Simplepowa]
    #18563160 - 07/15/13 05:32 PM (10 years, 10 months ago)

Yeah. I was skinny as hell when I smoked. Now, a year later, I've gained about 30lbs...


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Re: Study: Marijuana Smokers Are Thinner And Healthier Than Non-Users [Re: Simplepowa]
    #18563173 - 07/15/13 05:36 PM (10 years, 10 months ago)

I found this to be true in my life.  I gained some weight when I stopped smoking.

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Re: Study: Marijuana Smokers Are Thinner And Healthier Than Non-Users [Re: 4HO-DMT]
    #18563737 - 07/15/13 07:34 PM (10 years, 10 months ago)

I was on probation for three years and I could not smoke.. I gained so much weight it was crazy, Yeah I was drinking a lot but still.  As soon as I could start smoking I lost all the weight, and I look like my normal sexy self now lol. :highfive:


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Re: Study: Marijuana Smokers Are Thinner And Healthier Than Non-Users [Re: Jdiz]
    #18564225 - 07/15/13 09:23 PM (10 years, 10 months ago)

Ganja diet for the win.

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Re: Study: Marijuana Smokers Are Thinner And Healthier Than Non-Users [Re: joshisstoned]
    #18565013 - 07/16/13 01:11 AM (10 years, 10 months ago)

Calories in calories out

In my experience everyone munches out hardcore


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Re: Study: Marijuana Smokers Are Thinner And Healthier Than Non-Users [Re: itchmynipple]
    #18565777 - 07/16/13 08:25 AM (10 years, 10 months ago)

This is true, i lost alot of weight since i started smoking heavily once i got off probation

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Re: Study: Marijuana Smokers Are Thinner And Healthier Than Non-Users [Re: itchmynipple]
    #18565779 - 07/16/13 08:25 AM (10 years, 10 months ago)

i gain weight when I smoke often. I get the munchies bad

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Re: Study: Marijuana Smokers Are Thinner And Healthier Than Non-Users [Re: morrowasted]
    #18566362 - 07/16/13 11:36 AM (10 years, 9 months ago)

I lost weight after psychedelics, without taking any drugs :smile:

weed only gave me the munchies

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