Delta 8 tetrahydrocannabinol, or Delta 8 THC, is one of the more than 100 cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant.
Delta 8 THC is just now starting to raise eyebrows in the industry due to its ability to function just like CBD, but with much more noticeable effects. Much like CBD, Delta 8 is less-psychoactive- meaning it is physically sedative rather than mentally sedative. When consumed, patients will not experience the psychoactive effects that are common with cannabis- no social anxiety, no couch lock, and no paranoia. CBD and THC bind to 2 different receptors while Delta 8 binds to both. With the act of binding to both receptors, Delta 8 creates a more comfortable and social effect.
When ingested, Delta 8 resembles a much stronger version of CBD with a smoother intake combined with a sweeter flavor. Patients will experience the medicinal physical effects without encountering the mentally foggy or “stoned” feeling. Delta 8 actually boosts a channel in the brain that plays a role in learning and memory, with more mental clarity and creates less of a head high.