Title: Hunger from Cannabis | Medical Marijuana Side Effects
Headings: Hunger
Hunger
Why Does Marijuana Make You Hungry
What Causes Pot Induced Hunger?
Are There Negative Side Effects to Getting the Munchies?
How Do I Alleviate the Munchies?
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Content: Cannabinoids like THC mimic the ECS and bind themselves to receptor sites. Leptin is a hormone released by fat cells that tells your body to stop eating, specifically when you’ve had enough to eat. It also counteracts another neurotransmitter that induces hunger, anandamide. THC binds itself to the same receptor sites as anandamide, increasing appetite. With all these hormones and neurotransmitters getting released, you’re left with a very clear thought — “I’m starving.” Are There Negative Side Effects to Getting the Munchies? With the combination of increased ghrelin, which prepares your gastrointestinal system for the intake of food, and an increased sense of smell, the munchies aren’t all bad. In fact, when you have pot-induced hunger, food tastes amazing. That’s why it’s such an effective treatment for patients who have nausea or trouble eating due to illness. But you may be concerned that there are long-term negative side effects of the munchies.