Priya D'Souza Priya D'Souza Asked 9 months ago

Does cbd cause weight gain?

I started using CBD oil a few months ago for my anxiety, and I've noticed I've put on a little weight. I'm usually very careful about my diet. Could CBD cause weight gain, or is something else happening?

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Harish Saluja Harish Saluja Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I monitor my weight and blood sugar strictly. CBD itself doesn't have calories to cause weight gain, but some people say it increases appetite, so you have to be careful with what you eat.

Ritu Mishra Ritu Mishra Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I am also quite new to this and wanted to know if anyone actually gained weight after starting CBD? I am a bit scared to try it because of this.

Arvinder Singh Arvinder Singh Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

From what I know, CBD does not directly cause weight gain. Sometimes it just relaxes you, which might improve your appetite, but nothing to worry about.

Soumen Mitra Soumen Mitra Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Personally, I have been using CBD drops for my sleep for the past three months and I haven't noticed any change in my weight. But it might differ from person to person.

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Divya Nair Divya Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I have been feeling slightly hungrier after taking CBD oil at night and I'm worried about gaining weight. Has anyone else experienced an increase in cravings like this?

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

No, CBD does not directly cause weight gain. In fact, some studies suggest it may help with metabolism.

Ganga Prasad Ganga Prasad Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Beta, do not worry. Natural things like this do not make you fat. Just eat simple home-cooked meals and go for a walk in the temple park daily.

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about weight gain! CBD doesn't directly put on fat. Just keep an eye on your late-night munchies and you'll be totally fine, chill.

Yash Vardhan Yash Vardhan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

To keep your weight in check, the best way is to focus on 30-40 minutes of daily walking. CBD itself won't make you gain weight as long as your daily physical activity is good.

Rohan Bakshi Rohan Bakshi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Weight gain is all about calories in versus calories out. CBD has zero impact on your fat accumulation, so just track your daily macros and keep training hard.

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