Delta-8 THC
Delta-8 THC is one of almost 100 cannabinoids contained in Cannabis Sativa plants. However, it isn't widespread. CBD derived from hemp is commonly processed to make concentrated levels of delta-8 THC, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Delta-8 THC is a less potent psychoactive drug of the same molecules as delta-9 THC. THC (delta-9 THC) is the chemical that causes you to feel "high." Delta-9 THC is typically referred to as the gentler younger brother or sister, according to Daniel Kruger, a Ph.D. researcher at the University of Michigan. Delta-8 THC, he adds, can also provide many of the same advantages as delta-9 THC, such as relaxation, pleasure, and pain reduction, but with low toxicity. What Defines Delta-8 THC From CBD And Delta-9 THC? Delta-8 THC is a psychoactive cannabinoid that is synthesized synthetically as a byproduct of CBD or delta-9 THC. It tends to generate a less powerful "head" and less anxiety than delta-9 THC...