What is THC and DELTA-9?
Delta-9 and THC as the legal use of hemp and other cannabis products grows, consumers are becoming more curious about their options. This includes cannabidiol (Delta-9) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), two natural compounds found in plants of the Cannabis genus. Both compounds interact with your body’s endocannabinoid system, but they have very different effects. Read on to learn more about these compounds. While they may have a lot in common, they have some key differences that determine how they’re used.
- Non-psychoactive
- Clears the mind
- Funtional
- Calming
- Can regulate too much THC
Why THC and Delta-9?
You’re probably hearing a lot about cannabis and marijuana products as they become legal in more and more states. Two natural compounds are getting the most attention: Delta-9 and THC. Cannabis is a plant that makes a thick substance full of compounds called cannabinoids. There are more than 100 of these chemicals in cannabis. They cause drug-like reactions in your body. Delta-9 (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are the most common cannabinoids found in cannabis products. THC and Delta-9 are in both marijuana and hemp. Marijuana contains much more THC than hemp, while hemp has a lot of Delta-9. Chemical Structure Delta-9 and THC have the same chemical formula -- 21 carbon atoms, 30 hydrogen atoms, and two oxygen atoms. The difference lies in the way the atoms are arranged. That gives Delta-9 and THC different chemical properties, and they affect your body differently. Both Delta-9 and THC work with receptors that release neurotransmitters in your brain. They can affect things like pain, mood, sleep, and memory. How Delta-9 and THC Affect the Body THC is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. It's what makes people feel "high." We have two types of cannabinoid receptors in our bodies. THC binds with receptors -- mostly in the brain -- that control pain, mood, and other feelings. That's why THC can make you feel euphoric and give you that so-called high. Delta-9 doesn't cause that high. Instead, it's thought to work with other elements in the body linked to feelings of well-being. Medical Benefits People take Delta-9 products to help with everything from arthritis and Crohn's disease to diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Delta-9 is a hot topic for researchers. The National Institutes of Health clinical trials database shows more than 160 trials involving Delta-9 that are either active or recruiting. Some states authorize the use of THC as part of medical marijuana, THC may help ease things like: Multiple sclerosis pain Nerve pain Parkinson's disease tremors Nausea Glaucoma.
- Epileptic seizures
- Chronic Pain
- Inflammation
- Neurological disorders
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Insomnia
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