Why does marijuana make you hungry?

Answer by  turkinforalivin (1279)

The THC in the marijuana causes a spike in the body's blood sugar levels. The body's natural defense to this is to crave foods that contain sugar and/or sodium.

Answer by  Anonymous

the THC from marijuana sends "recepters" to the brain which triggers you to crave more food.

Answer by  Abbaskhan (78)

i havent used marijuana. But my uncle uses it. He doesnt eat that often. I cant understand why this question is being asked because i have seen contrary cases in this regard.

Answer by  Brett (7986)

Marijuana speeds up your metabolism, so that will obviously increase your appetite. In addition, you are in a completely different state of mind, so your brain isn't functioning as it normally would. Thus, you may not be actually hungry, but your body is telling you that it is due to the state of mind you are in.

Answer by  diva25 (4016)

It speeds up your blood sugar. It forces every system in your body to work faster. If your blood sugar is working overtime hunger will soon set in.