The cannabis industry is by far one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the world and the US in particular. Different products known as cannabinoids are obtained from the cannabis plant ranging from CBD (Cannabidiol) to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Cannabinoids are used for such reasons as pleasure as well as for their medicinal value.
Of these cannabinoids, the two most abundant and popular plants are CBD and THC often mistaken as delta-9THC.
CBD has earned its reputation as a very beneficial product which is widely used to get “high" and attain a certain level of euphoria while having very little side effects. Delta-8 THC is a new cannabinoid gunning to attain this position.
Delta-9 THC an example of a THC on the other hand has been reported to spark paranoia and anxiety or trigger dizziness and headaches after taking a little over moderate quantities.
As a result of this, delta-8 THC an analogue of delta-9 THC is fast taking center stage as one of the best cannabinoids closely following in the footsteps of CBD.
The reason for this upward trend seen in delta-8 THC is not far-fetched; it comes with all the benefit of its delta-9 analogue ie it gets you “high” just like delta-9 THC but with lesser side effects like the feeling of paranoia and anxiety this mimicking CBD up to an extent. It’s almost a situation of eating your cake and having it.
Anecdotal reports have claimed that delta-8 THC provides a more clear-headed “high” ensuring energy and productivity in the process. Asides ensuring sanity, most users have reported that it helps with some other benefits which have been confirmed according to research.
Researchers have shown that delta-8 THC has the following benefits:
• APPETITE CONTROL: Delta-8 THC has been reported to increase food consumption and improve cognitive function. As a result, it’s a very likely possibility that it will be used in small quantities