Condition: Obesity

Prenatal Exposure to Cannabis: Effects on Childhood Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health

Abstract Purpose of review: To consolidate information on the obesogenic and cardiometabolic effects of prenatal exposure to cannabis. Recent findings: A PubMed search strategy updated from January 1, 2014, through 14 June…

Effects of prenatal THC vapor exposure on body weight, glucose metabolism, and feeding behaviors in chow and high-fat diet fed rats

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background 4−20% of people report using cannabis during pregnancy, thereby it is essential to assess the associated risks. There is some…

Phytocannabinoids: Useful Drugs for the Treatment of Obesity? Special Focus on Cannabidiol

Abstract Currently, an increasing number of diseases related to insulin resistance and obesity is an alarming problem worldwide. It is well-known that the above states can lead to the development…

Novel CBG Derivatives Can Reduce Inflammation, Pain and Obesity

Abstract Interest in CBG (cannabigerol) has been growing in the past few years, due to its anti-inflammatory properties and other therapeutic benefits. Here we report the synthesis of three new…

Attenuation of Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Response by Chronic Cannabidiol Administration Is Associated with Improved n-6/n-3 PUFA Ratio in the White and Red Skeletal Muscle in a Rat Model of High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity

Abstract The consumption of fatty acids has increased drastically, exceeding the nutritional requirements of an individual and leading to numerous metabolic disorders. Recent data indicate a growing interest in using…

The Peripheral Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1 (CB1) as a Molecular Target for Modulating Body Weight in Man

Abstract The cannabinoid 1 (CB1) receptor regulates appetite and body weight; however, unwanted central side effects of both agonists (in wasting disorders) or antagonists (in obesity and diabetes) have limited…

Cannabis sativa as a Treatment for Obesity: From Anti-Inflammatory Indirect Support to a Promising Metabolic Re-Establishment Target

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction: Obesity is defined as an excess of accumulation of fat that can be harmful to health. Storage of excess fat…

Effects of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannibinol (THC) on Obesity at Different Stages of Life: A Literature Review

Abstract The Cannabis sativa plant has historically been used for both recreational and medical purposes. With the recent surge in recreational use of cannabis among adolescents and adults in particular, there is…

Distinct Effects of Cannabidiol on Sphingolipid Metabolism in Subcutaneous and Visceral Adipose Tissues Derived from High-Fat-Diet-Fed Male Wistar Rats

Abstract Available data suggest that cannabidiol (CBD) may ameliorate symptoms of insulin resistance by modulating the sphingolipid concentrations in particular organs. However, it is not entirely clear whether its beneficial…

Weight loss outcomes are not compromised in bariatric patients using cannabis

Please use this link to access this publication: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00464-022-09453-x Abstract Background The legalization of cannabis in several states has led to increased documented use in the population. Bariatric surgery patients are…