Does thc cause weight gain?

Question

Hi, I've been hearing some mixed things about this. My friends say it makes you eat more, but then I also read it can affect metabolism. Does THC generally cause people to gain weight?

Arvind Swamy · Accepted Answer

Honestly, when I was exploring this for my chronic pain, the senior doctors at Apollo told me it really depends on how your body reacts to hunger signals. THC can increase your appetite significantly, but weight gain isn't a direct side effect for everyone. It is best to consult a specialist at a proper hospital before trying anything like this.

Rohan Malhotra · Answer

It mostly gives you insane munchies, so you end up overeating. If you can control your food cravings, you won't gain weight just by using it. It's all about calorie in and calorie out, simple as that.

Sita Devi · Answer

Beta, whenever people around here use these things, they start feeling very hungry and eat too much sweet and heavy food. That is why the weight increases. If you keep your eating simple and home-cooked, then such trouble will not happen.

Ananya Sen · Answer

With my PCOS, I have to be so careful with anything that affects hormones or cravings. I have heard that THC can mess with insulin sensitivity and make you crave high-carb snacks, which might trigger weight gain. Please check with your doctor first because our bodies are already so sensitive.

Sandeep Naik · Answer

Actually, my physician explained that THC stimulates the CB1 receptors in our brain, which releases a hormone that makes us crave food. While it doesn't slow down your metabolism, the increased calorie intake during 'munchies' is what causes the actual weight gain. He advised me to track my food if I ever use such prescribed compounds.

Does thc cause weight gain?

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Consult a dietary specialist

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