The higher the THC content of a strain, the stronger the munchies can be.
THC’s ability to stoke appetite can be life-changing for individuals living with chronic illnesses such as HIV or cancer, who often experience a loss of appetite and cachexia (wasting and weight loss due to chronic illness). For example, one pilot study exploring the effects of cannabis on advanced cancer patients found that 17.6% of patients experienced a weight gain of 10% when taking cannabis daily.
While THC elevates appetite, other cannabinoids seem to have the converse effect. CBD can suppress appetite, as can THCV, which has garnered itself the name “diet weed.” If you’re looking to curb hunger pangs when you get high, strains high in THCV, such as Durban Poison, or strains with balanced ratios of CBD and THC, may be just the ticket.