What is Delta 8? Delta 8 THC is an isomer of Delta 9 THC that occurs naturally in hemp and marijuana. In order to be legal in the USA under the Farm Bill, Delta 8 must be derived from hemp. Since hemp has a very low concentration of Delta 8, full spectrum CBD extract is converted to Delta 8. It
How Does Delta 8 Work? Delta 8 binds with the CB1 and CB2 receptors in your endocannabinoid system (ECS) which is why it has such a potent effect. These are the same receptors that bind with Delta 9 THC and other cannabinoids such as CBD to modulate pain, mood, sleep, and more.
Will Delta 8 make you high? Delta 8 may give you a euphoric feeling but it does not impair you the way Delta 9 THC does. All federally legal hemp product are limit to 0.3% THC or less so there should not be enough THC present to cause sever intoxication. With that said, you should not drive or operate dangerous equipment while taking Delta 8 products.
Will I fail a Drug Test if I take Delta 8 Gummies? The simple answer is yes, it is possible to fail a drug test after taking Delta 8 THC. Most drug tests for THC are actually looking for the main metabolite your body produces as Delta 8 or Delta 9 THC is broken down.
Don’t want to risk the possibility of failing a drug test? We understand that, too. The potential to fail a drug test for an important job, health appointment, or legal requirement is all too real for many people. Fortunately, there are many hemp-based products with no THC in them. We even offer a variety of THC-free, broad-spectrum hemp products ourselves!
What are the potential side effects when using Delta 8 products? Depending on how much you take and how new you are to Delta 8, you may experience mild side effects such as dry mouth, grogginess, increased appetite, or nervousness. These side effects are temporary and are not life threatening.
Is it possible to overdose on Delta 8? Simple answer, nope. Lethal overdoses of Delta 8 or any cannabinoid are not possible. This is due to the fact that cannabinoids do not influence vital functions like breathing. In fact, this is one of the main benefits of cannabinoid use over opioid drugs.
How long does it take Delta 8 to work? There are several things like body weight and how long it has been since you have eaten that will influence onset of Delta 8. In general it will take about 30-45 minutes for our gummies to take effect.
How long do the effects of Delta 8 last? Again, several factor will influence how long the effect of our gummies will last. Generally, between 4-8 hours depending on how many gummies you consumed, your metabolism, and body weight.
Why don’t you offer higher potency Delta 8 Gummies? The main reason we do not offer high does of Delta 8 is to allow our customers to better control their dosage. We feel that 15mg per gummy is a good starting point to provide a mild effect. Once you become familiar with how Delta 8 effect you, you can then titrate your does to achieve the desired effects on mood, discomfort, or sleep.
Is Delta 8 legal in my state? While hemp derived Delta 8 was made legal by the federal government by passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, many states, even those that have legalized recreational marijuana, prohibit sale of Delta 8 products. This is mainly due to the fact that these states lack the legal structure at this time to integrate Delta 8 into their existing Delta 9 tax and code of regulations. Before purchasing Delta 8 products, you should check your local and state regulations. We currently can not ship to: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, Rhode Island, and Utah. Go here or more up to date information on Delta 8 regulation in individual states.