What Are Delta 9 Gummies?

Delta 9 gummies are gummy candies that have been infused with delta 9 THC. 

Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta 9 THC or delta 9) is a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. 

Though it’s most commonly known as the psychoactive ingredient in the marijuana plant, which is not legal on the federal level, delta 9 THC is legal when derived from hemp. 

Hemp is a variant of the cannabis sativa plant that contains less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. The THC derived from hemp is chemically the same; this is purely a legal distinction. 

Why Shop Delta 9 Gummies from Natural Ways CBD?

At Natural Ways CBD, we only carry products that contain less than 0.3% THC and have been tested by a 3rd-party lab to verify their safety and potency. 

But legal, safe, and effective products are table stakes for any brand — what truly sets us apart is our:

• Selection — We offer an extensive product line under our own brand name: Natural Ways CBD. But we aren’t limited to carrying our own products; we also curate the best of what other companies have to offer. This means you get more options to choose from without needing to spend more time vetting products: you can confidently select an option and know that it will be safe and effective. 
• Experience — Although we pride ourselves on providing a great online CBD shopping experience, Natural Ways CBD isn’t just an online business. In fact, we have six brick-and-mortar retail stores in the Houston, Texas area. Because we talk to customers face-to-face every day, we receive immediate and detailed feedback about how our products are working, allowing us to continuously improve our products. The end result? The delta 9 gummies and other products you buy from us are what’s actually working for real people right now, not some formula we think works. 
• Values —  We put people over profit. Our company was started after the owners experienced a medical scare with a family member and witnessed how hemp-derived products helped. We’re dedicated to making natural wellness available to all; we do that by offering the highest-quality products at fair prices.

Are Delta 9 Gummies Legal?

Yes. According to the 2018 Farm Bill, which has been extended through 2024, delta 9 THC gummies are federally legal as long as they are made with delta 9 that’s hemp-derived. 

Hemp is defined as cannabis containing less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. Apart from the THC concentration, there is no genetic difference between federally-legal hemp and federally-illegal cannabis (which is referred to as marijuana). 

The THC in these gummies is the same cannabinoid you’ll find in gummies that you can legally buy from a dispensary in certain US states. 

Note that even hemp-derived delta 9 is still illegal in some states; be sure to check your local laws before purchasing delta 9 products online. 

What Are the Effects of Delta 9 Gummies?

Delta 9 gummies will render the classic euphoric, relaxing, potent head high that you’d expect from THC. 

As compared to some cannabinoids, delta 9 THC’s effects tend to be concentrated in the head, rather than spread throughout the body. 

Benefits of Delta 9 Gummies

Research suggests delta 9 THC has a variety of potential therapeutic benefits and uses:

• Stress & Anxiety: Research on delta 9 for anxiety shows that it may either be beneficial or detrimental, depending on how much you take. A study by the Yale School of Medicine found that delta 9 may exert anxiety-reducing effects at smaller doses. Larger doses may cause anxiety. 
• Pain & Inflammation: Delta 9 may promote physical relaxation, and research suggests it may have physically soothing properties. A 2018 study from the Sagol Brain Brain Institute in Tel Aviv, Israel, found that delta 9 rendered significant benefits for people dealing with discomfort.
• Sleep: Through its euphoric, relaxing effects, delta 9 may promote restful sleep. In 2022, three researchers from Australia conducted a study in which they found that medical cannabis improved both duration and quality of sleep.
• Appetite: A study by the Cleveland Clinic done in 1994 found that delta 9 may have appetite-stimulating properties.
• Nausea: 2011 research from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, found that THC may have antiemetic (anti-nausea) properties.

How Do Delta 9 Gummies Work in the Body?

Delta 9 THC and other cannabinoids work by interacting with your endocannabinoid system (ECS), a receptor system responsible for keeping your body in homeostasis, or balance. 

Your ECS regulates all of your vital functions, including, but not limited to, the sleep-wake cycle, immune response, inflammatory response, and mood. 

The homeostasis that the ECS works to maintain is a state of normal health for the mind and body. The ECS usually works fine on its own, but introducing outside cannabinoids can support this bodily system during times of mental or physical stress. 

There are two main types of cannabinoid receptors in your ECS: 

• CB1 receptors are primarily found in the central nervous system and are responsible for regulating how cannabinoids affect the brain. They also control the psychoactive effects of cannabinoids.
• CB2 receptors are found in tissues throughout the body, but not in the nervous system. They’re primarily responsible for regulating how cannabinoids affect the body.

Delta 9 THC predominantly acts on the CB1 receptors, but it also binds with CB2 receptors. 

Delta 9’s affinity toward CB1 receptors means that it creates powerful psychoactive effects, but its physical effects, while still present, aren’t as strong.

Delta 9 Gummies Dosage: How Many Should You Eat?

If you’re new to using delta 9 products, we recommend using a weight-based dosage formula to calculate how much you should take. Then, use that amount to determine how many delta 9 gummies to consume. 

The formula is:

(0.05) x (your body weight in lbs.) = your daily dose of delta 9 in mg. 

For most people, this amount is between 5-12mg. If you’re using our brand name delta 9 and CBD gummies, you can start with 1 gummy per day. If you’re using stronger gummies, you might want to split them into smaller pieces. 

Because delta 9 is so powerful, starting with small amounts and gradually working your way up will reduce your chances of feeling adverse effects.