Can CBD help with weight loss?

Reminder: what is CBD?

CBD or cannabidiol is a molecule that comes from hemp, commonly called cannabis. It has no narcotic effect and therefore does not cause dependence in its consumer. However, the second molecule present in the plant, THC, or Delta-9 TetraHydroCannabinol, has euphoric and addictive effects. Thus, some plants contain either a mixture of THC and CBD or pure THC with untraceable CBD or pure CBD with untraceable THC.

CBD and its relation to weight

CB1 receptors are cells located in our nervous system and in our adipose tissue, themselves represented by our body fat, necessary for storing our energy reserves. These cells have a direct impact on weight loss or gain: the more fat they store, the more they grow. Thus, through its action on CB1 receptors, CBD regulates the influence of fats stored by our body.

CBD reduces ingested antioxidants

CBD would have the property of reducing the unnecessary fat intake of the food consumed by our body. It would therefore restrict the accumulation of fat in our tissues and limit our weight gain. Since 2016, a study has proven that CBD would be able to transform the fat consumed. Indeed, the "bad fat" (white fat) would change into "good fat" (brown fat), which helps the body burn more calories and thus allows the body to reduce the occurrence of diabetes or health problems. cardiac.

The impact of CBD on our appetite

As we mentioned earlier, CB1 receptors are found in our fatty tissues, therefore in our body fat. These receptors indirectly affect appetite. Indeed, CBD acts on other molecules which will play a role in satiety and hunger. Studies are still to be carried out to support this statement, but many consumer opinions affirm a feeling of appetite suppressant and therefore a lesser appetite with the consumption of CBD.

Other benefits that can affect weight

Apart from the direct action of CBD molecules on our body promoting weight loss, it also has the ability to act on other aspects of our health, which also contribute to maintaining or losing weight.

Fight against insomnia

CBD has the ability to improve the quality of sleep of consumers, limit nocturnal awakenings, and help with falling asleep thanks to its relaxing effects. This is where its influence comes in, because poor sleep quality directly affects weight gain. By improving the quality of sleep, we therefore contribute to the maintenance of our body mass.

Indeed, several studies have shown that individuals with poor sleep quality or unstable (or short) sleep duration often have higher body mass indices. In addition, when we sleep less, we disrupt our body's metabolism as it burns calories and leads to a greater appetite.

Antistress & relaxant

The consumption of CBD leads to a reduction in the effects of stress, with a decrease in heart rate. When we are stressed, our weight is predisposed to increase. During stress, adrenaline and cortisol are at their maximum in order to maintain our energy capacities. Our body thus makes fat reserves to compensate for the high demands of adrenaline and cortisol, with the direct consequence of increasing weight.

CBD promotes weight loss

We have proven, through this article, that CBD has a direct and indirect impact on our weight loss. It acts both on the feeling of satiety which arrives more quickly, and on the transformation of "bad fats" ingested into "good fats" for the body. In addition, it acts on the storage of fats present in our adipose tissues. We find that CBD has many benefits to help us lose and regulate our weight using a natural method, far from diets, and without side effects. 

Nevertheless, it is essential to have a balanced diet, do not believe that CBD is a miracle product. It helps to promote this weight loss effectively, but you have to have a healthy diet. So, what are you waiting for to let yourself be tempted?

Legalized CBD products you can consume

The variety of products containing CBD sold legally in France are numerous. For a product containing CBD to be marketed, its THC level must be below 0.3%. Here is a non-exhaustive list of commercially available, fully legalized CBD products that you can safely consume to help you lose weight:

• Teas or infusions: This solution preserves all the benefits of hemp and thus helps to keep our bodies healthy. 
• E-liquid: it is used in electronic cigarettes. CBD liquids have the same substrates as regular liquids. They are safe for health and are perfect for smoking cessation.
• Food: the nutritional components of hemp are very interesting for our body. Indeed, CBD is rich in vegetable proteins, omega 3 and amino acids. These components allow us to be healthy. We can consume various CBD products like candies, cookies, sodas. To incorporate it into our recipes, we can put the CBD in the form of flowers, oil, resin or even honey. 
• Oil: This is the most common way to ingest CBD. CBD is extracted from the cannabis plant from its seeds, stems and leaves. It is the favorite product of consumers because its format and its mode of ingestion allow it to be taken everywhere with us and to be taken when we wish, unlike tea or infusion.