CBD has the opposite effect of THC found in marijuana. THC typically makes people crave more food than usual. CBD has demonstrated the ability to help regulate a person's blood sugar levels. With regulated blood sugar levels, there are fewer fat-storing hormones produced by the pancreas in a person's body, resulting in less stored fat. Since more fat can be burned for energy, there will be fewer fat cells in a person's body.
Similarly, a person who regularly experiences high anxiety can send their cortisol levels beyond the recommended levels. A person with cortisol levels that are too high or too low can end up experiencing unwanted symptoms. One of the symptoms is often weight gain, which most of us try to avoid. CBD supplements can help regulate a person's cortisol levels so that they peak and are high when they need to be and drop when they need to. Both of these factors combined—regulated blood sugar levels as well as regulated cortisol levels—can help a person lose weight safely and appropriately.
CBD and weight loss
There is some evidence to suggest that taking CBD can help a person lose weight.
CBD can help with weight loss because of how it works in the body.
The body has a built-in endocannabinoid system. This system responds to different compounds in the body through two cannabinoid (CB) receptors, called CB1 and CB2 receptors.
Typically, CB1 receptors are found primarily in the brain and central nervous system and are almost nonexistent in the rest of the body. CB2 receptors, on the other hand, are found throughout the body.
However, in obese people, CB1 receptors are more widespread, especially in fatty tissue. Because of this, researchers believe there may be a link between CB1 receptor activation and obesity.
CBD doesn't activate CB receptors directly, but rather influences the body's natural cannabinoids to block or activate them. This may play a role in weight loss or other critical metabolic functions.
There is some evidence to suggest that CBD may help a person lose weight or help prevent metabolic disorders.
Reduces appetite
Many proponents say the compound can help a person lose weight by reducing their appetite.
Most people associate cannabis with a stimulated appetite, as people who smoke cannabis tend to feel hungrier than usual. While it's true that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis, can cause hunger, CBD does not.
THC activates CB1 receptors in the body, causing many effects, including appetite stimulation. However, as the authors of a 2018 study note, CB1 receptor antagonists may help reduce appetite and control obesity. This is because CB1 receptor agonists block or "turn off" the receptor.
CBD doesn't deactivate CB1 receptors, but it can influence other molecules to block them. Turning off these receptors can help reduce appetite and prevent overeating in some people.
An older animal study from 2012 found that CBD exposure reduced appetite in rats. While there is much anecdotal evidence suggesting that CBD is helpful for appetite suppression, there have been no direct studies showing that CBD reduces appetite in humans.
Turn bad fat into good fat
Proponents of CBD for weight loss also claim that it can convert white or “bad” fat into brown fat, which can help the body burn calories.
White fat can also increase the risk of many chronic conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes.
A 2016 study helps support this claim. Researchers found that CBD plays multiple roles in how the body interacts with fat.
CBD not only helped convert white fat cells into brown fat cells, but also stimulated the body to break down fats more efficiently.
Researchers note that CBD may be a promising therapy for preventing obesity, but further human studies are needed.
Burn fat
Another claim is that CBD melts fat in the body by breaking down fat and helping to eliminate it from the body as waste.
2018 research helps explain this phenomenon. The process of converting white fat cells into brown fat cells actually changes the way these cells function in the body.
Brown fat cells may be a more active form of fat. They burn energy as heat, which means they actually burn calories.
Since calorie loss is vital for weight loss, CBD can help burn fat by converting white fat into brown fat in the body.
Reduces the risk of metabolic disorders.
As other 2018 research points out, there is a close link between obesity and several metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Hyperactivation of CB receptors in the body may be partly responsible for this. Hyperactivation of CB1 receptors in adipose tissue throughout the body could contribute to obesity and metabolic risks.
CBD helps block CB1 receptors, which means it may reduce the risk of obesity.
A review in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research also highlights some highlights from previous studies on CBD and metabolic factors, primarily in animal models.
For example, CBD treatment reduced total cholesterol by 25 percent in obese rats. CBD's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects also appeared to lower blood sugar levels and increase markers of liver health.
Risks and considerations.
Eating healthy and exercising are important parts of any weight loss plan.
While initial results from studies on CBD and weight loss offer some promising results, there are some important things to consider.
CBD, or any other compound, supplement, or medication, is not a treatment for obesity. These supplements and compounds do not replace a healthy diet and regular exercise.
A person who adds CBD to their weight loss plan without exercising and eating healthy may not see any benefits.
At best, people can consider CBD as a complementary therapy. Not all bodies are the same, and each person may need a slightly different dose.
Someone who is heavier or who uses cannabis regularly may need a higher dose, while someone who is very sensitive to cannabis or CBD may only need a very small amount for the compound to be effective.
It's best to work directly with a doctor when using CBD for weight loss. Doctors will want to discuss any other medications the person is taking, as CBD can cause adverse interactions.
In summary
Initial results from studies on CBD and weight loss are promising and may prompt further research into the connection between them.
CBD may be helpful for people looking to lose weight, burn calories, or suppress their appetite, but it's vital not to overstate these claims.
A healthy diet and plenty of exercise remain the best strategies for weight loss.
CBD should not replace any other medications a person is taking for chronic conditions. People should speak to a doctor before using CBD for any reason, as it may interact with their existing medications.
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