Non-THC Cannabis Compounds Drive Metabolic Benefits, Study Finds

A mouse study shows that while pure THC can promote weight loss, it does not improve glucose control; a whole-plant cannabis extract containing THC and other cannabinoids did improve glucose tolerance and metabolic markers, indicating non-THC compounds drive metabolic benefits and could inform safer, non‑psychoactive diabetes therapies. Researchers caution against using cannabis for weight loss until more is known and plan to identify the active compounds.