What exactly is the Dukan diet?
The Dukan diet, named after its designer, nutritionist and eating behavior specialist Pierre Dukan, is based on a high-protein and low-carbohydrate approach for rapid weight loss. We therefore aim for “massive” ingestion of proteins and a drastic restriction of carbohydrates and lipids in four phases: attack, cruise, consolidation and stabilization.
The first phase consists of an exclusive intake of pure proteins. It causes ketosis, which is a metabolic process where the body is deprived of glucose to burn fat for energy. The following phases gradually introduce vegetables, certain fruits and whole grains to rebalance the diet while maintaining weight loss.
Innovative in its approach, the Dukan diet arouses interest for its formidable effectiveness... but it is often the subject of criticism for the nutritional imbalances that it induces and its potential impact on kidney and cardiovascular health taking into account protein overload.
What is the benefit of CBD as part of the Dukan diet?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid found naturally in the cannabis plant, notably the Cannabis L. Sativa and Cannabis Indica varieties, which are very abundant in all four corners of the planet.
If this molecule is consumed by nearly 7 million people in France, it is because it has soothing, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties without the psychotropic effects associated with recreational cannabis. CBD products can be freely produced, marketed and consumed in France, provided that their THC concentration is less than 0.3%.
As part of a diet like Dukan, where the body undergoes significant metabolic changes, CBD can play a role. Indeed, this molecule acts on the endocannabinoid system (SEC), which regulates many physiological functions such as mood, sleep, the sensation of pain... and appetite!
It has been shown that CBD can influence lipid metabolism and blood sugar regulation, decisive factors in weight management. The anxiolytic properties of CBD also help alleviate stress and anxiety that can appear or increase in people who follow diets as restrictive as Dukan's.
The integration of CBD into the Dukan diet could therefore promote better physiological adaptation to dietary changes, stimulate energy metabolism and facilitate the management of emotional imbalances linked to the weight loss process.
