A new scientific study has confirmed that cannabis induces increased appetite, commonly known as 'munchies'. The research involved 82 human volunteers aged 21 to 62, who were randomly assigned to vape 20 or 40 milligrams of cannabis or a placebo. Regardless of factors like time since last meal, gender, BMI, or cannabis dose, participants who received cannabis ate significantly more than those on placebo.
Parallel studies on rats exposed to cannabis showed similar effects, requiring them to press a lever for food. Researchers hope these findings could help boost appetite in individuals who need it, such as those with medical conditions affecting eating.