CBD and weight loss
CBD is increasingly known and appreciated by its consumers. Its virtues and properties are analyzed and many studies highlight all its benefits. Today, some of them are trying to prove that CBD would promote weight loss and help to slim down. What is it? We will see in this article why and how CBD could support people who are overweight or suffering from food compulsions.
What is CBD?
With its full name Cannabidiol, CBD is a molecule derived from the hemp plant. Unlike THC which has so-called "high" properties, CBD is non-psychoactive and has relaxing and calming properties. It is a cannabinoid, a chemical substance that intervenes at the level of our endocannabinoid system present in our brain and in our body which acts on the regulation of metabolism and which preserves our immune system.
CBD for weight loss
In the world, almost one in three people are overweight: it is therefore a major problem! There is still no miracle solution today, but food supplements can sometimes be a very valuable help. The idea of helping to lose weight thanks to CBD is not a coincidence, quite the contrary. Our endocannabinoid system is the regulator of our physiological functions. The CB1 and CB2 receptors interact in this vast network of the central nervous system, but also in our entire body. These receptors are important elements of our body that regulate, among other things, our appetite and our food consumption.
Several studies in recent years have highlighted that CBD:
- Facilitates the transformation of bad fats into good fats
- Would promote lipogenesis (fat burning)
- Helps regulate insulin levels
- Regulates appetite
Sources:
PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34242511
PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32194509
NationalLibraryOfMedicine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7064444
Other studies are underway and CBD surely still has many assets to reveal to us. The scientific community is increasingly banking on this small molecule.
Which CBD product for weight loss?
CBD oils are preferred because they are very easy to use: administered sublingually (under the tongue) or added directly to your favorite recipes. It is therefore important to choose a natural and quality oil.
Drinking CBD teas or CBD herbal teas is also an easy way to consume CBD to lose weight. Indeed, green tea already promotes elimination and helps burn fat. Combined with CBD, CBD green tea is a winning combo for losing weight! Heat water, let it infuse for 7 to 10 minutes and that's it.
A healthy mind resides in a healthy body! As always, we advise you to adopt a healthy lifestyle! Sleeping well, having a balanced diet and regular physical activity are the keys to better health. Taking CBD as a food supplement will then be of great support to you, because even if scientists have not yet validated its effects, the growing number of consumers is a very good sign of its benefits! Especially since CBD is neither toxic nor addictive at the recommended doses, and it will help you relax and approach your weight loss with serenity and well-being.
Important reminder: If you are taking medication, ask your doctor for advice before consuming CBD!
Is it legal to take CBD for weight loss?
CBD is not psychoactive and is not a drug unlike its cousin THC. The nervous system is therefore not at risk of being altered and you will not have any effects of perceptual disturbance. Not yet regulated in France, Europe authorizes the sale of products derived from hemp in its entirety as long as the THC level remains below 0.2%. You will therefore be in complete legality if you possess and consume CBD-based products. This is why in France and around the world, more and more merchants and stores are selling products based on CBD and other cannabinoids such as CBG, CBN, etc.
The Cali Weed team