A regular spliff might be the next big weight-loss trend. Researchers at University of California, Riverside have discovered a surprising new possible use for marijuana: treating obesity and diabetes.
In the study, obese mice given tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana, for 30 days had lower body weight and less fat mass.
Researchers also administered a concentrated cannabis oil to some rodents, which improved their metabolic function and resulted in similar weight loss, suggesting it could be used to treat diabetes.
The study’s lead author, Nicholas DiPatrizio, believes this research could be the first step toward making cannabis another tool for managing weight…