Delta-8 THC differs from its more famous isomer, delta-9 THC, by only the location of a double bond on the terpenoid. In standard grown THC-dominant cannabis, delta-9 is the most abundant isomer, as it is made in the plant by the enzyme THCa-synthase. In CBD-dominant cannabis and hemp, CBDa-synthase is the more active enzyme, but both delta-8 and/or delta-9 can be found in trace quantities. The 2018 Farm Bill allows delta-8 THC, synthesized from hemp CBD, independent of the legality of delta-9 THC, but some states have banned delta-8 THC. Delta-8 THC and CBD test results from edible gummy products, in a state where delta-8 THC is legal, but delta-9 THC is not, will be discussed.

New wild west: The delta-8 rodeo

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