The munchies it's that sense of uncontrollable appetite that affects every cannabis user. But what causes it?
The mystery has finally been revealed. Published on Scientific Reports, one scientific study he explained for the first time why, after taking cannabis, you are struck by a sudden hunger.
Cannabis and the munchies: here's what triggers it
“The appetite-promoting effects of cannabis sativa have been recognized for centuries, however - write researchers at Washington State University (WSU) - i biological mechanisms underlying this process have remained largely unknown."
“Calcium imaging of neurons”. This is the technique used by scientists, similar to a magnetic resonance imaging of the brain, to understand and follow all the changes triggered in the organism.
“We now know one of the ways the brain responds to recreational cannabis to promote appetite,” he said Jon Davis, assistant professor of neuroscience at WSU, explaining that: “There is something important that happens in the hypothalamus after cannabis administration.”
It has been discovered that cannabis, acting on CB1 receptors in the brain, it activates so-called “feeding” neurons in the hypothalamus, related to the agouti protein.
The authors stated that: “Based on these results, we conclude that i MBH neurons contribute to the appetite-stimulating properties of inhaled cannabis.”
Munchies, what to eat? 3 healthy and good ideas
Instead of junk food, which is harmful to our health, choose some healthy snacks when we are in the grip of the munchies it is the best choice to make. Here are 3 simple and good ideas:
- Dried fruit: almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, peanuts, cashews etc. These foods rich in nutrients, proteins, vitamins, omega 3 and omega 6, and satiating, due to the high fiber content, should be consumed every day, up to 25-30 grams. This is the right opportunity to do it
- Fresh fruit: an infinite number of colors and flavors to explore. A healthy food, with which you can also make super refreshing smoothies. Perfect smoothies also to counteract the dry mouth from cannabis
- Yogurt: to be enriched with cereals and why not, with fresh and dried fruit, yogurt is nutritious, satiating and easy to prepare and enjoy.
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