CBD For Weight Loss: Is There A Connection? - SOMALEAF Whole Body Health

February 9, 2021 admin No Comments

A common question with CBD is… will it help me lose weight?

The answer isn’t just yes or no.

First of all, it’s important to note that taking CBD won’t magically make you lose weight. But there are ways CBD can work to promote weight loss.

Like With Sleep…

CBD can assist with weight loss by helping to increase your energy by calming you and allowing you to sleep better. Having more energy can give you a boost for the day, increasing your likelihood of being active and exercising.

Sleep helps us feel rested, giving us more energy to exercise, which is crucial for a healthy weight.

A healthy sleep pattern may also assist with weight loss as it helps keep your metabolism in check. Lack of sleep or insomnia is known to slow down your metabolism.

Sleep and weight is a cycle that goes hand in hand. CBD can help us sleep by calming us and making us feel more relaxed, which in turns allows us to sleep better. And when we sleep better, we feel more motivated to take on the day.

And not only may you lack the drive to workout, when we’re tired, we’re more likely to crave junk food.

Metabolism…

CBD studies have also shown that CBD can work to boost metabolism and reduce food intake by interacting with two receptors in your body — CB1 and CB2, which play a role in metabolism. When we eat less and do not feel the urge to overindulge, it helps make room for healthier eating patterns.

CBD is also known to help turn bad fat into good fat. Studies have shown that CBD can convert white — aka “bad” fat — into brown fat, which may help the body burn calories. It was found that CBD can play multiple roles in how the body interacts with fat. It was also shown that CBD can help convert white fat cells into brown fat cells and stimulate the body to break down fats more efficiently.

Brown fat — also called brown adipose tissue — is a special type of body fat that is activated when we become cold. Brown fat produces heat to help maintain our body temperature in cold conditions. It is said that brown fat cells may be a more active form of fat. They burn off energy as heat, which means that they can actually burn calories for us.

Eases Workouts…

Exercise is crucial for weight loss. And sometimes our joints can get a bit achey. We can stretch before we work out all we want, but sometimes after a workout we just feel sore. Especially the next day.

CBD can be a great option for these moments. CBD is known for providing relief to sore muscles and stiff joints. If you know you’ll be having a big workout, plan ahead and take some CBD. Or, if you feel sore after a workout, try CBD to see if it can help put your body at ease.

By adding CBD to your weight loss regimen, it can be beneficial to you. However, just like everything for weight loss, we have to put in some leg work. Remember, there is no magic weight loss pill.

But exercise, a healthy diet, and a supplement like CBD can certainly help you on your weight management journey!

Turmeric…

SomaLeaf’s CBD also contains a liposomal turmeric. And research has found that turmeric may also play a role in weight loss.

Animal studies have indicated that regular consumption of a bioavailable turmeric can help promote weight loss, reduce fat tissue growth, slow weight regain, and boost metabolism.

Human trials have also been promising, with turmeric helping reduce body weight and waist circumference.