️ The science behind the munchies is more important than you think. New research from WSU is exploring how THC activates cannabinoid receptors in the brain to stimulate appetite, even when the body isn’t hungry. Here’s why this matters clinically: Patients with cancer, HIV, and chronic illness often struggle with dangerous appetite loss Understanding the endocannabinoid system helps us dose more precisely ️ Not everyone wants appetite stimulation, so knowing the mechanism helps us manage side effects too This research bridges the gap between patient experience and clinical evidence Better science = better care at the bedside The “munchies” aren’t just a punchline. For many patients, appetite stimulation is the reason they turned to cannabis in the first place. Drop a if cannabis has helped you or someone you know with appetite issues. New WSU research explains how THC triggers appetite at the brain level, validating what cannabis patients have known for years. Better science means better dosing.
Munchies Phenomenon: WSU Study Looks into Benefits of Cannabis Use and Appetite
Scientists have now proven that cannabis-triggered appetite is a real brain response that could be harnessed to help patients with HIV/AIDS and cancer who struggle to eat enough to maintain their health. A Washington State University and University of Calgary study published in PNAS confirmed that cannabis-induced appetite stimulation is a real, brain-mediated phenomenon that occurs universally regardless of sex, age, BMI, or recent food intake. In a randomized clinical trial of 82 volunteers, participants who vaped cannabis ate significantly more food within 30 minutes than the placebo group.
New Study in Pullman Shows ‘Munchies’ Might Help Those with Loss of Appetite
If you grow cannabis at home or buy from cultivators, this research on common weed killers and cancer risk highlights why clean, organic growing practices and rigorous testing matter for your safety. NBC Right Now’s local coverage of the WSU/Calgary PNAS study conducted in the Pullman community. The trial recruited 82 volunteers ages 21-62 and used a whole-plant vapor approach rather than synthetic THC to better reflect real-world use.
Cannabis-Related ‘Munchies’ Are Real, and Could Help People with AIDS, Cancer
If you struggle with insomnia, this data shows medical cannabis provided sustained sleep improvement for 18 months, with nearly 40% of patients reducing or quitting their prescription sleep medications. A collaborative study by WSU and University of Calgary, published in PNAS, confirms ‘the munchies’ are a real cognitive response that occurs regardless of sex, age, weight, or recent food consumption. In a randomized clinical trial of 82 volunteers who vaped 20 or 40mg of cannabis or placebo, intoxicated participants ate significantly more food within the first 30 minutes.