Delta-8 THC

  

Over the past year, you may have seen something called delta-8 THC or "delta 8" appear in convenience stores and pharmacies alongside CBD gummies, oils and lotions.Delta-8 THC is a hemp-derived compound that's closely related to delta-9 THC - what's commonly called THC and is the psychoactive component of cannabis that's responsible for the high that users feel.

 

Like garden variety marijuana, delta-8 THC can be vaped or eaten. However, it's rarely smoked. Anecdotally, its fans swear by its benefits - that it helps with relaxation and pain relief without intense highs that can veer into anxiety or paranoia.  Yet there's been a dearth of research on this compound. As public health scholars, we decided to conduct the first survey of delta-8 THC users to find out who was using it, why they were using it and what sort of effects it had.

 

 

The latest cannabinoid to storm the market

 

The 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act - also known as the farm bill - legalized the sale of hemp-derived compounds. The widely available CBD is a hemp-derived compound.Delta-8 THC is another. It's an isomer, or chemical analog, of THC. The difference is in the position of a double bond in the carbon ring, which makes delta-8 THC have a lower affinity for the CB1 receptor of the endocannabinoid system in our brains. For this reason, it may be less potent than THC and cause a less-intense high.

 

 

Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC) is a cannabinoid from Cannabis sativa. It's similar to delta-9 THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis.

Cannabinoids in cannabis work by binding to sites in the brain and on the nerves. Delta-8 THC is similar to delta-9 THC, but appears to be less psychoactive. The natural concentration of delta-8 THC in cannabis and hemp is low, so most delta-8 THC is synthetically made in a lab.

 

 

People use delta-8 THC for nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment, glaucoma, trouble sleeping, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

 

Keep in mind that delta-8 THC hasn't been evaluated by the US FDA for safety, and legality isn't clear. It's banned in some states, and legal in others. Also, the amount of delta-8 THC in products might vary significantly. Some products might also contain contaminants.

 

When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if delta-8 THC is safe. It might cause side effects such as difficulty thinking and speaking, and feeling "high." Regular use might also cause cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). CHS leads to severe nausea and vomiting that doesn't respond to typical anti-nausea drugs.

 

 

What Effect Does -8 THC Have On The Body?

 

Synthetic Delta-8, derived from hemp-based CBD, is used by people to treat numerous ailments, including inflammation, insomnia, digestion problems, stress, depression and pain. It is a chemical compound that is also advantageous for people having degenerative neural disorders. Because Delta-8 interferes with the activity of neurotransmitters, it is effective for people with brain-related disorders. It generates the activity of neurons that help the brain with memory and understanding.