THC gummies absorb into the bloodstream after passing through the digestive system, delivering effects that last longer and set in later than other THC products as a result. Compared to other types of THC products, THC gummies, with their delicious fruit flavors and pleasure-packed formulas, take a different route to supply their euphoric effects—a route that delivers longer-lasting swirls of fun-fueling bliss.
In this article, we’re gonna look at that route and see just how THC-infused gummies lift the mind and catapult the vibes past the Moon’s sunny side. After all, cannabis-infused edibles offer fun that other THC products can’t quite capture!
What Is THC?
First things first, we’ve gotta get the newbies caught up to speed. To understand what THC does in the body, you gotta understand what THC is first. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is cannabis’ potent, psychoactive cannabinoid. This puppy is the one cannabinoid that’s notorious for giving you nothin’ but red-eyed giggles. When you imagine getting baked, buttered, and toasted, crispy side up, you’re picturing the effects of THC.
In the last few years, lab-coat professionals in the weed sciences have found that “THC” is more or less a blanket term for a number of other compounds. There are several little THC molecules in all strains of cannabis, each molecule offering its own unique shade of euphoria. The most abundant of these is delta 9. It’s the psychoactive cannabis compound. If you’ve ever dabbled with cannabis before, delta 9 is the one THC compound that made the biggest impression on your third eye. Sure, other THC compounds were singing along, adding a little extra something to the chorus of effects; but delta 9 was the solo artist.
Recently, we’ve found ways to highlight other THC compounds, like delta 8, delta 10, and THC-P, popping these bad bois into our funky formulas and letting them really shine.
CBD vs. THC
THC is a fan-favorite, but it ain’t the only well-known cannabinoid we feature in our suite of edibles. Cannabidiol (CBD) is cannabis’ other well-known, beloved cannabinoid, popular for soothing the mind and relaxing the body in waves of non-psychoactive bliss. Unlike THC, CBD won’t get you baked. Rather, CBD will help promote a cascade of wellness benefits from your head to your toes and back up again. We feature CBD alongside delta 9 in our Peach Pear Delta 9 Gummies—each made with 10mg of delta 9 and CBD!
What Are THC Gummies?
Of course, our forefathers rolled up their sleeves before rollin’ some bud and smoking a doobie. Sure, smokin’, puffin’, cheefin’ is a classic, all-time way to enjoy THC. (Yes, you can smoke some flower, too, with our Acapulco Gold HHC Prerolls and our Rainbow Runtz Delta 8 Prerolls.) But THC-infused edibles offer somethin’ a li’l different. These fruit-flavored chews are jam-packed with fun-fueling cannabinoids, crafted to strap you in for a solo mission to Mars.
Now, you may have dabbled with edibles before. You may have held a single soft, colorful chew in your fingertips, popped it back, and blasted face-first into the cosmos, welcoming an uncomfortable buzz to linger for the next few hours, thanks to an inaccurate dosage. Getting too baked for too long is a common problem with edibles—especially those from a homemade brownie batch.
Instead of helping you get uncomfortably blazed, we’ve carefully crafted our gummies to deliver a measured amount of THC cannabinoids. Each cannabis gummy is packed with a precise amount of THC to bubble your mind up to just the right cruising altitude.
Other Types of Cannabis Edibles
While cannabis gummies sit on the Mt. Rushmore of weed products, other types of edibles also deliver velvety vibes and glorious good times. Take our cannabis syrups, for instance. Packed with 1000 mg of delta 9 and delta 8 per bottle, these sippable syrups help you fine-tune just the right dose of liquid euphoria. Plus, you can craft your own buzzed beverage and never have to worry about a next-day hangover. Making a buzzed beverage with THC syrup lets you enjoy all the fun of a Friday night without the splitting headaches of a Saturday morning!
How THC Edibles Work
Now comes the real science—the weed science. How in the world do THC edibles work in the body? Well, just like when you eat food, THC edibles travel through your digestive tract, breaking down along the way. As the gummy is ushered forward, the cannabinoids in it splinter off and absorb into your liver, where they filter into your bloodstream and deliver their lunar-launching effects. But that doesn’t really explain why the effects from THC edibles and THC vapes feel so … different. Why do edibles get you spaced out longer than vapes?
How THC Interacts With Your System
Right after you take a gummy, what happens? Not much. You’re just chilling. Right after you take a puff off a THC vape, what happens? Usually, vaping THC will blast your mind into the stratosphere after a couple of minutes, if not seconds. And what about gummies? These babies don’t kick in as fast.
Gummies take time to digest into your system. The fat and oil in the gummy need to be digested first, before the cannabinoids can take hold of the spotlight. And, as the gummy tumbles along your digestive tract, these oils and fats shield the cannabinoids, helping more reach the finish line. That’s where bioavailability comes into the picture.
Bioavailability Factors
Alright, you science nerds, we’re about to get into the nitty-gritty. Let’s talk bioavailability. Bioavailability will affect when you get baked and how baked you get. This term refers to the amount of a substance that reaches your bloodstream and absorbs into your body. No matter what you eat or consume, your body won’t absorb 100% of it. Makes sense, right? Well, how much THC you absorb from a gummy is gonna be different than how much your buddy’s body absorbs. It varies from person to person. Let’s explain.
Different factors in your body affect how your body processes substances and how much of that substance it absorbs. Factors like your height, weight, and tolerance to THC affect your body’s ability to absorb THC. So, how blitzed you get will be different than how blitzed your friend gets. Bioavailability factors also affect when you start to feel all loosey-goosey. Typically, it can take 30 minutes to two hours to feel the effects of a THC gummy. And these effects can linger for six to eight hours, depending on (you guessed it) various bioavailability factors.
Effects From THC Gummies
If you are a THC vape god, you might be a little surprised to learn what the effects of THC gummies feel like. Google certainly won’t be able to explain these effects. When you take a gummy, the effects set in gradually over time, not all at once like vapes. So, you’ll feel the colorful euphoria start to bubble, first in the background. Over time, this bliss spans from your head to your toes, wrapping your mind in a warm, deep purple cloud of euphoria.
How to Use These Gummies
If it’s your first time doing the THC tango with these gummies, less is more. And before you get all macho, look yourself in the mirror, really dig deep, and ask yourself, “How strong is my tolerance for THC?” If you are a professional, everyday toker, stick to one or possibly two gummies, depending on which ones you choose. If you are a newbie, divvy that gummy in half and take that as your inaugural dose. And now, just wait.
Seriously. Just wait.
Like we harped on above, gummies take a while to absorb into your body. So, the worst thing you could do here is take more because you’re “not feeling it yet.” That, ladies and germs, is the classic rookie mistake: taking too much too soon and getting way too baked.
Check Out Other TRĒ House Original Products
Sure, THC gummies scratch your itch for fun, but there are more psychoactive wonders out there! If you’re seeking a different kind of euphoria, explore our magic mushroom products available in magic mushroom vapes, magic mushroom gummies, magic mushroom syrups, and magic mushroom chocolate bars! Or, you can enjoy a classic cannabis experience with our danktastic HHC prerolls and delta 8 prerolls. No matter what you decide, TRĒ House is here to help you elevate every experience!
