Delta 8 THC
Delta-8 THC is
the latest "legal high". Because of its psychoactive effects, delta-9
THC has made this compound very popular. It does not cause anxiety or paranoia,
but it does not have the psychoactive properties of delta-9 THC. A provision
was added to the Farm Bill that removed hemp and derivatives containing very
low levels of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (Schedule I Controlled Substances)
from the Farm Bill. Manufacturers were able to source CBD from hemp, another
cannabinoid. Companies began to extract delta-8 THC from CBD after the
explosion in popularity. This brings us to today's topic. We will discuss what
delta-8 THC (or cannabis) is, how safe it is, and where to find it.
What is Delta-8 THC?
Delta-8 is a newly discovered cannabinoid. It has
neuroprotective properties, which may reduce anxiety, pain, nausea, and other
symptoms. Delta-8, which is the primary form THC found in cannabis, has less
powerful psychotropic effects than delta-9. Let's learn more about delta-8 and
THC to better understand it.
There are many cannabinoids in the cannabis genus. These
naturally occurring compounds interact with receptors in the brain to provide a
variety of mental, emotional, and physical effects. Tetrahydrocannabinol, also
known as THC, and cannabidiol are the most popular cannabinoids.
Tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive part of cannabis plants, is what you're
looking for. This gives you the high associated with smoking cannabis.
CBD is another popular cannabinoid. It is mildly
psychoactive but not intoxicating. THC, while CBD is legal, is not. Because CBD
is extracted from legal hemp, which contains 0.3% or less THC. Although delta-8
can be found in hemp, its concentrations are very low. This makes it difficult
to extract, isolate, and refine.
Scientists are currently refining the methods for
producing delta-8 from CBD extracts using a process called isomerization. It is
legal in many states because it comes from legally grown hemp plants.
What is the
difference between Delta-8 THC and Delta-9 THC?
We know that delta-9 is the main property of cannabis
plants that produce the 'high' effect. It is found in marijuana at higher
levels than hemp. It binds to our endocannabinoid system's CB1 and CB2
receptors when you use delta-9, or simply THC.
High effects are achieved when THC binds with the CB1
receptors. It induces relaxation when it binds to CB2 receptors. Medical
researchers were attracted to delta-9's profound effects. Delta-9 has many
other effects than euphoria. It may also prevent nausea and act as an appetite
stimulant.
Although they share similar structures, delta-8 and
delta-9 differ because of a significant chemical structure and bond location.
The double bond in delta-8 can be found on the eighth carbon chain of delta-9
THC. This has a significant impact on the shape and binding of the molecules to
the body's Endocannabinoid System.
Delta-8 THC binds to CB1 receptors, just like delta-9
THC. Because of its slightly modified structure and shape, delta-8 THC's
affinity for the CB1 receptors is different. Delta-8 has a milder, clearer high
than delta-9-THC. Delta-9 can cause intoxication when inhaled orally. These
claims are supported by a lot of anecdotal and clinical evidence.
Many users believe that delta-8's stronger high is more
comfortable than the strong one. However, there is pharmacological evidence to
support this claim. Experts say that both delta-9 THC and delta-8 can be
converted to 11-hydroxy-THC by the liver. Experts recommend that you avoid any
products containing delta-8 THC or delta-9 THC.
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