Dr. Anthony Youn sees a relationship between smoking pot and gynecomastia, otherwise known as man boobs
Gynecomastia is caused by a hormone imbalance between testosterone and estrogen. When the ratio between testosterone and estrogen tips in favor of estrogen, the body responds by creating excessive breast tissue. Hence, man boobs.
Dr. Youn is of the opinion that chronic marijuana use leads to lower testosterone levels, the cause of man boobs. In a December 5 CNN op-ed, Dr. Youn wrote:
“Although the association between marijuana and gynecomastia hasn't been conclusively proven, it appears very plausible. For this reason, the majority of plastic surgeons I've consulted with routinely inquire with their gynecomastia patients about cannabis use and recommend they stop smoking pot immediately.”
So all you male potheads out there, if you’re gonna keep smoking them joints, check out your boobs because it may be time for you to head over to Victoria’s Secret and get fitted for some bras. And, now tell me again that pot is less dangerous than alcohol.
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