Does CBD Have THC In It?

While some CBD products could contain trace amounts of THC, not all CBD has THC in it. CBD and THC products can be made with blends of both compounds, but they don’t always come in a pair. Let’s find out more about this.

Does CBD Have THC?

It could. When extracting CBD from a cannabis plant, it’s possible for it to contain THC and other chemical compounds. However, cannabis growers can choose to isolate the CBD, meaning it will only contain that cannabinoid. Hemp-derived CBD may contain no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight to maintain federal law, which does not create any psychoactive effects. To understand the levels of THC content in CBD and how to regulate your intake, it’s important to first know the differences between CBD and THC and the effects they each have on the body.

CBD vs. THC: What’s the Difference?

CBD and THC are two of the most well known of over 100 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. Despite deriving from the same plant, CBD and THC do not share the same chemical structure. The main differences between CBD and THC is the effect they have on the body. THC is the psychoactive component in marijuana or hemp while CBD does not get you high. According to Medical News Today, these cannabinoids also interact differently with our endocannabinoid system, generating varying effects on the body.

What is the Endocannabinoid System?

The endocannabinoid system is a cell-signaling system that helps maintain homeostasis in the body. It is made up of endocannabinoids, cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2), and enzymes. Our bodies naturally produce endocannabinoids as needed to help regulate overall functionality. These endocannabinoids interact with CB1 and CB2 receptors in the nervous system and other parts of the body by binding to them. This binding sends a signal to the endocannabinoid system, letting it know to react and take action. Once the endocannabinoids have done their job, the enzymes break them down in the body.

In a review posted by The National Library of Medicine, experts mention the endocannabinoid system is responsible for regulating several key functions that maintain homeostasis in the body. This includes things like:

• Learning and memory
• Mood
• Sleep
• Chronic pain
• Immune system responses
• And more

Though THC and CBD are cannabinoids both impact the endocannabinoid system, the process is not the same. THC interacts with the receptors by actively binding directly to CB1 and CB2 receptors. However, CBD does not bind to the receptors, but stimulates them indirectly.

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a well-known cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. It is a well-tolerated, non-psychoactive substance that works with the endocannabinoid system to regulate things like pain and inflammation, anxiety, sleep, appetite, and more. Marijuana-derived CBD can have greater amounts of THC, because THC naturally has elevated levels in marijuana. If the plant contains 0.3% THC by dry weight or less, it’s considered a hemp derivative.

However, there are three different types of CBD: CBD isolate, broad-spectrum CBD, and full-spectrum CBD. These determine just how much, if any, THC content is included in the product.

What is CBD Isolate?

A CBD isolate is considered pure CBD. Generally derived from hemp, a CBD isolate product will contain no trace amounts of THC or any other compounds and is most often purchased in a CBD oil form.

What is Broad-spectrum CBD?

If you’re purchasing a product like broad-spectrum CBD gummies, it means it will contain other cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes from the plant but no traces of THC. This allows users to use the medical benefits of cannabis products without worrying about sensitivity to THC content.

What is Full-spectrum CBD?

A full-spectrum CBD product provides the widest range of access to the plant material of cannabis, including THC and other cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes. According to the 2018 Farm Bill, full spectrum-products must contain no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight from the hemp plant in order for them to be considered federally legal. nama’s full spectrum CBD gummies provide a wise assortment that can help you energize during the day or fall asleep at night.

The entourage effect

While CBD and THC affect the body differently, they could also amplify each other when working simultaneously. The entourage effect is a theory that when CBD and THC are taken together with other terpenes and flavonoids, there are optimal benefits. There’s a synergy created when the plant matter is extracted together, heightening the overall effects. This theory also discusses that CBD is more pronounced when CBD and THC are taken together. Both broad-spectrum and full-spectrum CBD products offer an entourage effect.

What is THC?

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the most well known cannabinoid in the cannabis plant. It is known for the euphoric high people experience when using marijuana, though THC can be hemp-derived, too. It works with our endocannabinoid system by binding to the CB1 and CB2 receptors to treat health conditions such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, bipolar disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, and more.

The two most well known types of THC are Delta 8 and Delta 9. Despite being very similar in chemical structure, these two cannabinoids have different potency levels, leading to varying effects on the body.

What is Delta 9 THC? 

Delta 9 THC is the primary psychoactive component in cannabis and a primary cannabinoid of the plant. It is a form of THC that is most responsible for the high that users experience. By binding to the cannabinoid systems, Delta 9 stimulates them to create feelings of relaxation, euphoria, and overall calmness. The good news is Delta 9 THC is federally legal in low amounts of no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight when derived from hemp according to the 2018 Farm Bill. You can try nama’s Delta 9 THC gummies that are made in accordance with the Farm Bill, along with being vegan, non-GMO, and third-party lab tested with clean ingredients.

What is Delta 8 THC?

According to Harvard Health Publishing, Delta 8 THC is considered a medical marijuana with a mild high. While it is an intoxicating cannabinoid, the high experienced is not at all like that of Delta 9. At regular doses, Delta 8 should feel uplifting, but without mind-altering effects. Delta 8 has many potential mental health and medical benefits for mood boosting, insomnia relief, pain management, and anxiety reduction. Same as Delta 9, as long as the product is hemp-derived with no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight, it is federally legal. nama’s Delta 8 THC gummies are vegan and federally legal to purchase in most US states.

Microdosing THC

If you’re looking to receive the benefits of THC in low doses, microdosing THC may be the best option for you. Microdosing means taking very small doses of THC so you can experience the benefits of the psychoactive cannabinoid without getting high. It can also lessen the chance of any adverse effects from THC. Each gummy we produce contains THC in low doses. Try our THC gummies with blends made for anytime use or to relax for sleep.

Are Cbd And THC Legal?

Hemp CBD is federally legal as long as the product contains no more than 0.3% Delta 8 or Delta 9 THC by dry weight. This makes hemp-derived THC legal in low doses. Some states do have their own restrictions, prohibiting the production of CBD and cannabis with THC. Be sure to find out in what states Delta 9 is currently legal. Marijuana-derived products are not legal on the federal level. However, many states have legalized the use of recreational and medical cannabis from marijuana.

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