// Definition
Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is a cannabinoid that can suppress appetite, making it potentially dangerous for patients with wasting syndrome, Crohn's disease, or other conditions where weight maintenance is critical.
// From the Episode
Colton Turner's firsthand experience with THCV harming his Crohn's management was cited as a pivotal lesson. While some strains promote appetite (the 'munchies'), high-THCV strains reduce it. Wendy Turner emphasized that uninformed cannabis recommendations -- such as suggesting THCV for Crohn's -- can discourage patients from continuing cannabis therapy. Dispensary budtenders often lack training to advise medical patients on strain-specific cannabinoid profiles.