Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta 9 THC or Δ-9-THC) is a molecule found in the cannabis plant. At low doses, Delta 9 can have beneficial effects on our health—improve focus, reduce stress, promote sleep and appetite, alleviate pain, and more.
Check out our article on the benefits of microdosing cannabis and how you can safely incorporate small amounts of Delta 9 THC, CBD, CBG, and Delta 8 THC to boost your health.
How Does Delta 9 Affect the Brain?
Delta 9 interacts with our endocannabinoid system (ECS) to influence bodily processes. The ECS produces chemical signals called cannabinoids that interact with its CB1 and CB2 receptors. Plant-based cannabinoids (phytocannabinoids) mimic the action of our native cannabinoids and regulate the ECS.
Low doses of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinol (CBD) can calm pain signals, alleviate stress and anxiety, and relax muscles and nerves—all through interacting with our CB1 and CB2 receptors.
All our Delta 9 products—such as our Delta 9 edibles—contain low amounts of Delta 9 and other cannabinoids. When THC, CBD, and other cannabis compounds interact, a synergistic dynamic results, referred to as the entourage effect.
The Entourage Effect
The entourage effect proposes that the combined benefits of cannabis compounds amplify each other’s properties. In fact, many cannabis products contain two or more cannabinoids, rather than one in isolation. The effects of Delta 9 THC and CBD are enhanced by the presence of the other.
One way to experience the entourage effect is with our full spectrum CBD gummies. They contain Delta 9, CBD, CBG, CBN, and other minor cannabinoids and terpenes that work together and produce a more potent therapeutic impact.
Our CBN gummies combine the benefits of CBD and CBN to induce relaxation and alleviate pain. These broad spectrum gummies produce a variation of the entourage effect.
(You may want to read up on the difference between full spectrum and broad spectrum CBD if you’re feeling confused.)
Many cannabis experts claim that full spectrum products might be better for our overall health. Our Sleep Plus Gummies contain 25mg of CBD and 2 mg of Delta 9 to promote a healthy sleep pattern and fight insomnia. Together the two cannabinoids have greater effect than either alone, but there are some differences between THC and CBD.
How Long Does it Take to Feel the Effects?
Gummies deliver a slower yet more sustained cannabis experience. They take time to enter the bloodstream via the digestive tract. You’ll feel the effects of Delta 9 gummies 30 minutes at the earliest, but often more like an hour or two. Depending on the THC concentration, your metabolism, and your genetic makeup, the effects of edibles will last for several hours (often as long as 8).
Some of our Delta 9 products are faster. Thanks to a unique relaxation-promoting blend of cannabinoids and terpenes, our Relax Plus Gummies are able to achieve results in 15 minutes. 5mg of Delta 9 will ensure a light buzz.
How Much THC is in Delta 9 Gummies?
The amount of Delta 9 in each nama edible product is stated on the product’s label. Our Delta 9 gummies contain anywhere from 2-10mg of THC. Anything under 10 mg Delta 9 THC is considered a low-dose product, while 5 mg and below is a microdose.
Read more about how much THC our Delta 9 gummies can contain.