The therapeutic effects of cannabidiol (CBD) have prompted a lot of people to seek out infused products and try them for themselves. It is known for its potentials for relieving pain, improving brain functions, reducing inflammation, and reducing anxiety. Dispensaries and producers also promote these products for such effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the many things associated with CBD is weight loss. However, it is important to understand that the cannabinoid affects different people in varying ways. To know how it can help with weight loss, check out what science says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to researchers, CBD can help reduce appetite thanks to its effects when it interacts with CB1 and CB2 receptors in the body. When stimulated, CB1 receptors can increase appetite. THC is a CB1 agonist, which means that it activates the receptors, increasing the consumer\u2019s appetite. Meanwhile, researchers found that CBD is a CB1 antagonist, which means that it will suppress the receptor, thus, decreasing appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, stimulating CB2 receptors can decrease food intake. The good news is CBD is a CB2 agonist, so it activates this effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Animal studies showed that CBD can have an effect on metabolism as well, because of how it operates in the body. While there are limited human studies regarding this matter, these results are promising, especially when it comes to weight loss as the body could experience an increase in the rate it converts food into energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This cannabinoid is also known to have positive effects on metabolic disorders such as diabetes<\/a>, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Experts suggest that excessive stimulation of CB1 receptors in fat cells can increase the risks of obesity and metabolism problems. As a CB1 antagonist, CBD is believed to help as demonstrated by animal studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Further studies showed that CBD can aid in converting white fat into brown fat. White fat is energy storage that, in excess, is associated with illnesses like heart problems and diabetes. The body converts white fat into brown fat in order to help the body burn calories. However, CBD\u2019s effects on metabolism, more human studies are needed to gain a better perspective on such effects on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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