Quote Originally Posted by thcbongman
None the less, it stated that cannabis smoke can exert mutagenic activity as a result of carcinogens. I think that would qualify as the "act of smoking."

Well I don't think I can argue that. No one would argue that. Smoking is exactly what they're talking about.

It's not the act of smoking persay but rather what is the uptake in your lungs. Meaning it's not the carcinogen uptake but rather THC vs Nicotine.

Nicotine is what increases energy expenditure as it is a stimulant. THC is a CNS depressant. This is why Marijuana can help many MS patients with nerve pain. Myelin becomes damaged in MS patients and chronic nerve pain can be developed. Because marijuana is a CNS depressant it numbs some of these exposed nerves helping to dull the pain.

Just to make sure I'm not off the mark about the Nicotine being the factor and not the actual act of smoking can you show me where you got this from:

"The act of smoking increases energy expenditure by stimulating the central nervous system."

Because if I use that in a google search every hit that matches seems to indicate they are referring to smoking of Tobacco or cigarettes; which has nicotine in it.
daihashi Reviewed by daihashi on . Negative effects on metabolism? My friend told me the other day that herb slows down the metabolism. is this true? Personally it does not effect how i feel about herb because i just see it as a positive thing, but i am really curious if hes right or full of shit to stop me from burning. Peace. Rating: 5