A study published in an issue of the American Journal of Medicine, shows that the probability of developing metabolic syndrome is decreased with marijuana consumption. Much like other studies of the same cause, this new study establishes a relationship between regular cannabis users to slimmer waistlines and fewer incidence of type II diabetes.
Metabolic syndrome is generally a collation of life threatening signs and symptoms that include increased blood sugar levels, elevated BP, surplus abdominal fat and increased cholesterol levels. Combination of more than three of the said symptoms indicates that a patient is suffering from metabolic syndrome. Having this, a patient is more at risk of diabetes, stroke, heart disease and death.
According to Pubmed.gov, a study suggests that marijuana users are 50% less likely to develop metabolic syndrome. Researchers from Florida’s University of Miami School of Medicine investigated the relationship of the two in question by re-investigating past data gathered from 8,500 participants ranging from 29-59 y/o. Their investigation showed that 19.5% of participants with metabolic syndrome had never used pot, 17.5% were ex-marijuana users, and 13.8% were current pot users.
The studies cited coherently show that occurrence of the condition decrease as marijuana consumption is maintained or increases. It may have viable implications as the nation faces more issues on obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.