Delta-9 THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the most well-researched and well-known form of THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that causes the “high”.
Delta-9 THC is derived from the cannabis and hemp plants.
At the federal level, Delta-9 THC derived from hemp is legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, allowing it to be purchased online and shipped across state lines if the consumer is over 21.
THC works by interacting with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the body, which is responsible for maintaining balance and homeostasis.
Delta-9 THC binds to the cannabinoid receptors in the brain and body, leading to a range of effects, such as euphoria, relaxation, pain relief, increased appetite, and altered perception.
ECS has three primary components: endocannabinoids, cannabinoid receptors, and enzymes. Endocannabinoids are molecules that are naturally produced by the body and act as messengers between cells.
Cannabinoid receptors are proteins that are located on the surface of cells and receive signals from endocannabinoids or phytocannabinoids, such as THC.
Enzymes break down endocannabinoids or cannabinoids after they have completed their function.
There are two main types of cannabinoid receptors: CB1 and CB2.
CB1 receptors are mostly found in the brain and central nervous system and CB2 receptors, which are mostly found in the immune system and peripheral tissues.
Delta-9 THC has a high affinity for CB1 receptors, which means it can bind strongly to them and activate them. This activation leads to the release of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate, which affect mood, cognition, memory, and perception.
Delta-9 THC can also modulate the activity of other neurotransmitter systems, such as GABA, opioid, and serotonin, which can influence pain sensation, anxiety, and sleep.
Delta-9 THC can also bind to CB2 receptors, but with a lower affinity for them.
CB2 receptors are involved in regulating inflammation, immune response, and cell growth.
CBD however, has a higher affinity to CB2 receptors which means CBD + THC Gummies provide more profound, deeper effects than either by itself.
For example, CBD can counteract some of the negative effects of THC, such as anxiety and paranoia.
Delta-9 THC can have a range of benefits for you by interacting with your endocannabinoid system.
More and more people are using Delta-9 THC for wellness purposes. THC gummies are also popular for recreational use due to their psychoactive effects.
Here are the most common benefits of THC Gummies that people report:
- Relaxation and peace: Stress and anxiety fade away, and a calm and serene mood takes over, when people take THC gummies. They relax and feel peaceful, as if they were on a beach, listening to the waves, and feeling the breeze on their skin.
- Pain and inflammation relief: Pain, inflammation, and soreness are eased, thanks to THC gummies. They change how people perceive pain, by working with the endocannabinoid system.
- Better sleep quality and duration: Sleep quality and duration are improved, when people take THC gummies. They make people sleepy and adjust their sleep-wake cycle. They help people fall asleep faster and sleep longer and wake up feeling refreshed and energized.
- Appetite and digestion boost: THC Gummies activate the CB1 receptors in the brain and gut. Most people report enjoying their food more.
- Improved mood: Mood is enhanced, when people take THC gummies. They release dopamine, a chemical that makes us feel good and rewarded. They help ease symptoms of anxiety, or low self-esteem, and make you feel happier and more content.
- Creativity and inspiration stimulation: Delta-9 THC can stimulate creativity and inspiration. They increase focus and productivity, and change how people think and see things. They can help people solve problems, write songs, or paint pictures, and unleash their inner genius.
- Spiritual practice and awareness support: Spiritual practice and awareness are supported, when people take THC gummies. They help people practice meditation, yoga, or any other form of spirituality, and deepen their experience.
- Sensory experience and perception heightening: Sensory experience and perception are heightened, when people take THC gummies. They make everything more vivid and enjoyable, such as music, art, and nature. They help people savor every moment of life.
- Deep meditation: Many people are choosing THC. They quiet the mind and body, and allow people to enter a state of profound relaxation and awareness. They help people explore their inner self and transcend their ego.
It's important to note that consuming THC gummies can affect drug testing, as THC metabolites may be detected.