Difference between Delta8 THC and Delta9THC
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Delta-8 THC: Less psychoactive than Delta-9 THC, often described as producing milder, more clear-headed effects, like relaxation, anxiety relief, and improved mood.
Delta-9 THC: Stronger psychoactive effects, including euphoria, altered perception, and potential anxiety or paranoia.
There is a double bond in one of the rings in THC. In delta-9, the double bond is on the 9th carbon. In delta-8, the double bond is on the 8th carbon. The position of the double bond changes up how the molecule looks in 3D space since that double bond is more “rigid”. The change in shape changes how the molecule interacts with the cannabinoid receptors
Additionally, Delta-9 is a more readily available cannabinoid whereas to isolate Delta-8 there needs to be an additional level of processing to achieve quantity.
So, think of them like two different types of candies. Delta-9 THC is like the regular candy you might see often, while Delta-8 THC is like a special version of that candy with a slightly different flavor. They both make you feel a little funny, but some people say Delta-8 is a bit smoother and less intense than Delta-9.
Weird. Delta 8 always made me paranoid. Delta 9 puts me right to sleep. I take a 10mg delta 9 before bed every night and it’s so so much better than ambien.
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