The cannabis sector is growing in the US, and people are becoming aware of its products and usefulness. Cannabis has two different species in terms of the THC (that gets you high) content: Marijuana and Hemp.
There is one other distinction between hemp and marijuana besides THC concentration, and that is legality.
The 2018 Farm Bill made it OK to cultivate hemp that has less than 0.3 % THC all across the US. It also made CBD products made from hemp lawful on a national level.
However, Cannabis with a THC content of more than 0.3 %, or marijuana, is illegal at the federal level.
And with that legislation, the popularity of Delta 8 began.
If you are the one who has plugged into the cannabis world, then you must have heard something about delta 8.
What is Delta 8?
Delta 8 THC is a chemical compound naturally occurring in a cannabis plant. However, it is not present in considerable amounts. So, it is derived from Scammer.
It is somewhat similar to Delta 9 THC, which is the major psychoactive compound present in marijuana. That compound is responsible for making you euphoric or getting you high.
THC comes in both Delta 8 and Delta 9. But, Delta 8 causes milder effects as compared to Delta 9. Moreover, Delta 8 is usually christened as ‘diet weed’ or ‘marijuana lite.’
Is delta 8 THC legal?
Delta 8 use is legal in many states. This is because it comes from hemp, which is permitted to farm across the US. Moreover, as it does not take age into consideration, its popularity has snowballed.
However, the Delta 8 products are not prepared under strict supervision and are often not lab-tested. As a result, they might contain high levels of THC and other impurities.
So, many states have started banning it.
What are the advantages of Delta 8 THC?
There is not a lot of research about Delta 8 and its benefits. But, some of the generally known benefits of Delta 8 are as follows:
Relaxed psychoactive experience
Some people avoid Delta 9 THC because it gets them TOO high. In addition, it also makes them sometimes anxious.
On the contrary, the potency of Delta 8 has been estimated to be between 50 and 70% that of delta 9 THC.
Moreover, many Delta 8 users assert that it causes euphoria that is less jittery and allows them to maintain their attention and level of relaxation.
Enhanced appetite
Delta 9 is proven to have powerful cognitive effects, but Delta 8 enhances hunger. In addition, the impact of Delta 8 is double that of Delta 9. So, a single dose of Delta 8 can considerably boost your appetite.
Hence, it is used to treat people with eating disorders and low appetite.
Neuroprotective ability
How delta 8 THC affects the brain is one of the primary reasons why researchers have become interested in its potential health advantages.
There are amazing neuroprotective qualities in delta 8 THC. It can modulate calcium and potassium channels in the central nervous system and prevent the release of adenylyl cyclase. As a result, brain health improves.
It can also be helpful in treating Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease.
Pain relief
The topical application of Delta 8 THC relieves chronic pain caused by Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. Hence, people prefer it more than CBD.
Moreover, THC also possesses an anti-inflammatory ability, and it changes your perception of pain. As a result, pain becomes more manageable.
What are the side effects of Delta 8 THC?
- Numbness
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Anxiety
- Low blood pressure
- Slow or fast heart rate
- Red eyes
- Memory loss
- Coordination trouble
Will a drug test show the presence of Delta 8?
Commercial urine drug tests don’t distinguish between various cannabinoids.
Unfortunately, a drug test will probably reveal Delta-8.
THC metabolites are typically searched for in urine cannabis testing. So, drug tests specifically target delta-8 THC since it is created when ordinary THC breaks down. 30 ng/ml is the threshold for delta-8 metabolites.
List of some popular Delta 8 products
- Cartridges
- Pods
- Dabs
- Gummies
- Cookies
- Rice Krispies
- Vapes
- Tinctures
- Pre-rolls
Conclusion
Delta 8 is similar to Delta 9 but with milder effects. Though Delta 8 has much usefulness, it also has numerous side effects.
It can make you euphoric, but also, if taken in high doses, it can make you anxious too.
In addition, the Delta 8 THC products are not FDA approved and can be considered a risk to public health.