Several studies have shown that Marijuana users are less likely to be obese. An interesting fact is that current users of Marijuana appear to have a higher carbohydrate metabolism than nonusers. Marijuana had higher levels of high-density lipoprotein, which is good cholesterol. Although Marijuana can help, they're not sure whether they are beneficial effects all the time. Health effects aren't so obvious yet.
Author: Maia Szalavitz
http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/23/health/time-marijuana-diabetes/index.html?hpt=he_t3
