Inflammation and obesity: Can cannabis help break the cycle?

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Some note, however, that inflammation is at the root of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar. This, perhaps, can help to reduce disordered food consumption, lower inflammation and help manage obesity. Changing eating habits to follow an anti-inflammatory food plan is vital. The result can be high blood sugar, which causes more inflammation, further exacerbating insulin resistance. A diet high in sugar and processed food raises blood sugar, which signals the body to make insulin to clear glucose from the bloodstream.

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Like many chronic lifestyle-related diseases, inflammation is at the core. Obesity may be no different.

When it comes to obesity, doctors oftentimes prescribe medications to treat the accompanying co-morbidities, such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and dysregulated blood glucose. Some note, however, that inflammation is at the root of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar.

Substances called cytokines...

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