DELTA 8
WHAT IS DELTA 8 THC?
Delta 8 THC is one of the 100+ cannabinoids in cannabis. Processors extract and concentrate it since it only exists naturally in small percentages within the cannabis flower. Like other cannabinoids, it interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system – specifically the CB1 receptor of the nervous system – to bring on its psychotropic effects.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DELTA 8 AND DELTA 9 THC?
Quick chemistry lesson for the uninitiated: The delta part of the name refers to the double bond, so both Delta 8 and Delta 9 contain double bonds, the difference is where that double bond is located. Organic chemistry deals with carbon atoms – a lot of carbon atoms, chains of them – and the respective “8” and “9” in the names of these canabinoids refer to the location of that double (Delta) bond in the chain.
WHAT DOES DELTA 8 FEEL LIKE?
As I mentioned above, Delta 8 THC will get you stoned, but it’s effects truly are a bit different. Delta 9 THC can affect customers concentration. Customers found this wasn’t the case with Delta 8