THC delta-9 produces the most intense effect, or sensation of intoxication. Similarly, delta-8 THC also produces a euphoric effect, although it is less potent. CBD does not produce a high when consumed. Both delta-8 and delta-9 THC can help stimulate appetite, while CBD taken in isolation can decrease appetite.
Delta-9 is one of the most popular cannabinoids in the industry. Although Delta-9 is produced more frequently than Delta-8, stores have found a way to synthesize Delta 8 through CBD with solvents. While product creation costs would increase significantly, creating Delta-8 products would be simpler and more efficient. There are currently 15 states that restrict the sale and use of Delta 8 products, and there are 6 other states where legal action is pending.
Delta-9 exceeds the federal legal threshold of 0.3%, since this cannabinoid is relatively stronger than its counterpart. It also ensures that its concentrations contain less than 0.3% of THC Delta 9, which is the threshold required by federal law. Research on delta-8-THC is scarce, and the Krugers' work comes as more states are legalizing cannabis for recreational and medicinal use, while banning delta-8-THC. So, while Delta 8 is more widespread right now than Delta 9, how long it will last remains to be determined.
An acidic reagent is added to the mix to stimulate a chemical reaction that converts CBD to delta-8 THC. Like other supplements, Delta 8 products are not regulated by the FDA, which means that there are a lot of low-quality products that could contain a lot of unwanted impurities. For example, a recent letter from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) suggests that delta-8 THC is legal at the federal level, but illegal when produced synthetically, even if it's made with legal hemp. Since THC Delta 8 is not yet regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, you also run the risk of unwanted impurities entering your body if you choose the wrong product.
Processors should keep in mind that THC delta-9 in dry weight is impossible to measure in extracts and beverages, which can cause problems in meeting federal standards. Delta-9 THC is known to have a stronger effect than its counterpart, making it relatively stronger and with more serious side effects. Farm Bill effectively legalized it through a loophole that allowed the sale of delta-8-THC products derived from hemp in areas where the recreational use of cannabis was prohibited, as well as where medical marijuana required medical authorization. Hemp producers would need too much time, effort and money to harvest enough vegetable raw material containing minimal amounts of Delta 8.
