Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly known as delta-8 THC, has been garnering more and more attention in recent years. But what is delta-8 THC, what does it do, and why is it important to buy it from a high-quality, trustworthy source?
Here are some facts you should know about delta-8 THC
Delta-8 THC Is A Type Of Cannabinoid Found In Cannabis
The cannabis plant has many different chemical compounds found in it, which are called “cannabinoids.” Cannabis produces more than 100 different cannabinoids, but the two most well-known are THC and CBD. In particular, delta-9 THC is the most abundant of these cannabinoids, making it a major cannabinoid, and the psychoactive effects of this active compound are arguably the most well known. After all, when most people think about cannabis, they think about the sensation associated with it.
In fact, the presence of delta-9 THC is the main difference between marijuana and hemp. Marijuana is cultivated for its delta-9 THC content, whereas hemp has very little THC. Because of this, hemp is legally defined as cannabis with a THC concentration under 0.3%.
Delta-8 THC, on the other hand, differs in many ways from delta-9 THC, despite having similar names. Unlike delta-9, cannabis naturally produces very little delta-8 THC. Because of this, delta-8 THC is typically synthesized from CBD, which itself is derived from hemp. In other words, the majority of delta-8 THC products are derived from sources with minimal amounts of delta-9 THC.
Delta-8 THC Has Psychoactive Effects
The cannabinoids found in cannabis interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which is made up of receptors found around the body. This system plays a role in regulating many important functions, including mood, memory, appetite, and pain sensation. When cannabinoids like delta-8 THC are introduced into the body, they bind to the cannabinoid receptors located throughout the nervous system.
This interaction affects the way the endocannabinoid system functions, resulting in various effects on the body. In fact, for all their differences, the cannabinoids delta-8 and delta-9 THC both have psychoactive effects. However, the effects of delta-8 THC tend to be milder and less potent than those of delta-9, which is part of the reason it’s so popular. Effects of delta-8 include:
- Feelings of euphoria and happiness
- Feelings of relaxation, comfort, and calmness
- An easier time falling asleep
- Better focus and concentration
- Improved appetite
Many people describe their experience taking delta-8 THC products as positive and uplifting, providing its users with a sense of relief or peacefulness. Effects will vary from person to person, and how quickly they are felt depends on the method of consumption. For instance, it might take your body an hour or more to digest a gummy before you feel any of these effects, whereas if you use a vape pen, it may take as few as 20 minutes.
Most importantly, the quality of the product also plays a big role. delta-8 THC products that are poorly produced may not work as well, or may even cause adverse effects. That’s why it’s important to get high-quality products from places you can trust—in other words, not from the gas station.
Delta-8 THC Is Legal
Given how complicated laws around marijuana have become in recent years, it’s understandable that you might be curious about the legality of delta-8 THC. Delta-8 THC is regulated differently than delta-9 THC in most states, and unlike delta-9, delta-8 is legal on a federal level. Moreover, it’s also legal in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, as well as many other states.
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