Theoretical Explanation for Reduced Body Mass Index and Obesity Rates in Cannabis Users Thomas M. Clark, Jessica M. Jones, Alexis G. Hall, Sara A. Tabner, and Rebecca L. Kmiec Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 2018, Volume 3.1, 259-272 Doi : 10.1089/can.2018.0045 Abstract Introduction : Obesity is treatment-resistant, and is linked with a number of serious, chronic diseases. Adult obesity rates in the United States have tripled since the early 1960s. Recent reviews show that an increased ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids contributes to obesity rates by increasing levels of the endocannabinoid signals AEA and 2-AG, overstimulating CB1R and leading to increased caloric intake, reduced [...]
Lire la suiteLifetime marijuana use in relation to insulin resistance in lean, overweight, and obese US adults Gerard Ngueta, Ruth Ndjaboue Journal of Diabetes, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1111/1753-0407.12958 Abstract Background Obese individuals are more likely to show insulin resistance (IR). However, limited population studies on marijuana use with markers of IR have yielded mixed results. The aim of this study was to examine the association of marijuana use with IR in US adults with different body mass index (BMI) status. Methods Data from the 2009 to 2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were abstracted. Minimal lifetime marijuana use was estimated using the duration of regular exposure and frequency of use. [...]
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