Are you looking to shed a few pounds? If you are planning on losing weight, your answer may lie in cannabis cannabigerol, also known as CBG. CBG has lots of health and medicinal benefits. And one of those benefits includes weight loss. Read on to learn how.
A quick overview on weight loss
Weight loss is a huge goal for many people. About 40% of Americans today are considered obese. And statistics show that in another decade or so, 50% (half of all Americans) will be obese. These are worrying figures that indicate a severe lack of health and proper fitness among the masses. When you consider those people who are overweight but not necessarily obese, these figures can easily double. And not only is being overweight/obese bad for your look, it also brings about numerous health risks such as heart disease, fatigue, blood pressure, and diabetes.
Is there a link between CBG and weight loss?
There is a link between CBG and weight loss. And even though it’s mostly indirect, it is there nevertheless. Past studies have shown that people who consume cannabis are less likely to be obese compared to people who never consume cannabis or cannabis products such as CBG. It has also been seen that people who consume cannabis or cannabis products are more likely to have a lower BMI (Body Mass Index).
How can CBG help with weight loss?
CBG can help you lose weight in a number of ways, most of which work indirectly.
- Increased metabolism – Metabolism is the rate at which the body burns calories and consumes energy. CBG has been shown to increase metabolism which means that people who consume it burn more energy and more fat reserves which helps them lose weight.
- Appetite stimulation – As the munchies clearly show, CBG and cannabis products do boost appetite. And although one might think that increased appetite will lead to weight gain, the reverse is what actually happens. And that is because of metabolism. Eating more triggers higher metabolism while less eating triggers less metabolism and energy hoarding in the body.
- Improved mood – CBG has also been proved to improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety. This can help users to avoid unhealthy eating, especially consuming junk foods or eating in between meals. As a result, one is more likely to eat healthier and avoid adding unnecessary weight.
- Better mental and emotional health – CBG also spurs better mental and emotional health. It is a well-known fact when people are stressed or in a dark place they tend to ‘eat their feelings’ away. They are also more likely to overeat at the dinner table. So CBG can help you eat less and avoid unhealthy snacking.
Studies that show CBG can help with weight loss
There are scientific studies to support all the above claims. They include:
- This 2011 study from the American Journal of Epidemiology Vol. 174 found out that consumers of cannabis are less likely to be obese compared to their counterparts.
- This 2010 study by the University of Queensland found out that young adults who consume cannabis are less likely to be overweight or obese.
- A 2018 study by researchers from the University of Indiana South Bend on cannabis users found that they are more likely to have lower BMIs compared to non-cannabis users.