"Marijuana" and our Hormones!

So, today . . . let's finish this topic of conversation with a few other "hormones" the THC from using "marijuana" disrupts . . .

First up . . . the hormone called . . . "Leptin" . . .

This is our "fasting" hormone . . . which "stops" us from OVER EATING . . .

Well . . . THC . . . STOPS this hormone from working properly . . . causing "overeating" . . . and the . . . "MUNCHIES"!!!

And what about the hormone called . . . "Ghrelin" our "survival hormone that MAKES of eat???

Well . . . THC "increases" levels of the "hunger" hormone "Ghrelin" . . . which stimulates us again to EAT more . . .

And with this . . . THC also stimulates the brain chemical called . . . "Dopamine" to release more of it in the brain . . .

Now, add to that . . . a "decrease" in "Leptin" and "increase" in "Ghrelin" . . .

And the "brain reward pathway" . . . leads to "cravings" of "high-calorie" . . . fatty . . . or sugary foods!

BUT . . . even with ALL OF THIS . . .

The "worst" part is . . . THC . . . "INCREASES" . . . the growth of the "fungus" called . . . Candidiasis in the body.

We've spoken about the devastation this "fungus" and its "infections" can do to our health many times before . . .

You see . . . THC can increase this (fungal) yeast growth . . . promoting "biofilm" formation . . . and suppressing the immune system's response.

And this is why many times . . . users . . . experience "oral thrush" . . . particularly smoking it.

"Marijuana" users are also at a "higher" risk of infections like . . .

"Aspergillus" . . . a fungal lung infection

"Respiratory infections" . . . like pneumonia, bacterial lung infections, and bronchitis due to damage to the airway's immune defenses

And "Viral infections" . . . studies suggest a higher risk of acquiring or transmitting infections like . . . HIV, Hepatitis and HTLV-I/II

Now . . . even though "Marijuana" DOES NOT CAUSE "Herpes Virus" . . .

"Marijuana" impacts this virus and the immune system by . . .

"Suppressing" the body's immune system . . . which makes users more susceptible to infections . . . LEADING to more outbreaks like . . . sores in the mouth or on the lips.

And with this . . . "sharing" joints, blunts or bongs . . . can "spread" ORAL HERPES from person to person.

You see . . . THC . . . acts as an "immunosuppressant" . . . reducing the body's ability to "fight off" pathogens . . .

Not to mention . . . Cannabis . . . can contain "MOLD", "BACTERIA" . . . or "VIRUSES" . . . due to . . . PRODUCT CONTAMINATION!!!

And with this . . . many times "chronic users" can face "Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome" (CHS) . . . resulting in severe nausea and vomiting . . .

So, in this person's opinion . . .

And to answer the question I get asked all the time . . .

Is Marijuana GOOD or BAD for us???

Well . . . I don't really see how consuming "Marijuana" in any capacity . . . is a healthy thing !

So, I'll leave you this week with the "opinion" of our U.S. National Library of Medicine . . .

They state . . . "marijuana" has mixed, often negative, impacts on human health. It poses significant risks, particularly with high THC products or frequent use, including addiction, cognitive decline, heart issues and Mental health issues which include psychosis/schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety ."

So, have a great weekend . . . and keep the questions coming . . .

Next week . . . our "Mitochondria"

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