Does marijuana hurt muscle growth

Answer 1

Since Cannabis is a Psycho-Active Stimulant it triggers cannabinoids in the brain. Main method is to smoke it and this in itself has an effect on lungs which can decrease the efficiency of the lungs therefore with the slight possibility of a decreased amount of oxygen being pumped throughout the body.

Other than the lungs the remainder of the effects are to do with the brain, but it also depends on the activity of of the user eg. Activity, Diet, Workout regime etc.

To build the body needs to be in Anabolic Mode which is a "state of building" the body converts to to promote growth, this is acheived by maintaining a high metabolism by comsuming 5-6 meals a day with the correct protein and carbohydrate amounts etc.

The opposite of this is Catabolic, this is acheived when the body has had nothing to eat for over roughly 4-5 hours it starts to rely off the bodys' natural energy. Muscle is alot easier to break down than fat so that will be the bodys' preferred energy source and this is something that you dont want. The aim is to stay in Anabolic mode at all times to promote best optimal muscle growth.

"Couch Potato" like symptoms can occur whilst smoking marijuana but this again itself is dependant upon the user. Some people find that it helps them get into the "right frame of mind" to do such tasks in the gym, and some do not.

Simple answer would be to not smoke it if you feel lazy before going to the gym and when you're not at the gym, smoke all you want its only going to destroy the brain cells after so long.

No they actualy have marijuana (hemp) protein powder and I used to smoke before working out obviously not alot but i always incresed in weight lifting and can bench double my weight

Answer 2

Some say it can lower testostorone levels and raise estrogen levels but in studies among Jamacian men smoking an average of 8-12 joints PER DAY they all displayed normal test and estrogen levels. (Find the source on Google if you want.) It also depends on what kind of person you are. Because marijuana re-balances your energy levels, if your a laid back generally lethargic person it might give you a bit of a kick and wont effect your lifting. I'm an extemely energetic person and get low key when I smoke, not really having energy for proper workouts. All in all its waaaaay better than smoking cigaretts or drinking and can be used as a muscle relaxant/stress reliever. If you live the middle path and have a joint now and then I garuntee your results are gonna be the same, just dont make a daily or weekly habit out of it.

Answer 3

there is no evidence of marijuana hurting muscle growth, so i would think not. for anyother health concerns about marijuana go to www.drugpolicy.org and look for the myths section. It proveshow harmless marijuana is.

Answer 4

no it is very helpful in ways that make the over pain go away. doctors have done more test then you could ever know. in fact marijuana has helped more people then painkiller or antibiotics has.

Answer 5

No. Weed actually relieves muscle pain and relieves tension

Answer 6

Absolutely not.

Answer 7

Yes, marijuanna does stunt your growth.