Delta-8, what is it exactly? How does it relate to CBD? Well, the answer is right here. Delta-8 is a cannabinoid found naturally within cannabis, but typically only in small amounts. Its compound has become generally popular due to its
similarities to THC, the main compound in cannabis that can get you high.

This can cause a euphoria, happiness, sedation, symptom relief, and much more. While these two are similar, they are not quite the same. The similarities between the two cannabinoids lie in their chemical structures and their names. THC’s scientific name is Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, Delta-9 THC, or just Delta-9. Delta-8 is
short for Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol, or Delta-8 THC. Delta-8 THC can cause effects like regular Delta-9 THC—but they will be much less potent. Delta-8 is an alternative to Delta-9 since it produces a less intense, gentle, enjoyable, and manageable experience.

Delta-9 THC only activates the CB1 receptor whereas, Delta-8 THC activates both the CB1 and CB2 receptors. When both receptors are involved, there is an associated physical state known as homeostasis, the body’s natural resting state, when it is not in a fight or fight mode.

This is the same effect CBD has on the body. Delta-8 and Delta-9 are both forms of THC. In common
usage when people refer to THC they are talking about Delta-9 THC. Currently, the legality of Delta-8 is hazy. It can be extracted from either hemp or cannabis. Because of the 2018 farm bill, hemp can be legally grown and used for extractions all over the United States, making Delta-8 legal in states where Delta-9 THC is illegal—sometimes. D-8 is legal federally, and most state laws do not specifically address it. Due to ambiguities in the 2018 farm bill, which legalized hemp and hemp products, Delta-8 is currently not prohibited by federal law.

Some research suggests that Delta 8 potentially helps people produce a neurotransmitter called Acetylcholine, which is responsible for memory, cognition, arousal, and neuroplasticity. Because of the lesser severe psychoactive effects, Delta-8 may treat a wider range of cancer patients since it is better at combatting a lack of appetite than Delta-9. Delta-8 is an enormously powerful immune system activator and eliminated nausea in patients who were ill from cancer medications and chemotherapy treatments.

However, some cancer patients do not use Delta- 9 due to the panic they feel when the take it. Delta-8 has fewer discomforting side effects so it can treat a wider range of cancer patients. When CBD is added to Delta-8 it diminishes the psychotropic affects even more, so you get the benefits of Delta-8 along with CBD with little to no high.