CARY, NC, Aug. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Interest in Delta 8 THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is increasing in the United States. CBD and wellness product manufacturer Stirling CBD, a maker of natural and potent Delta 8 gummies, has released information to educate consumers about the benefits and risks of the compound while debunking common myths.
The interest started with the 2018 Farm Bill, signed by former President Trump. The bill legalized the production of hemp with less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC by weight. The passage of the law in December 2018 caused interest in Delta 8 THC to soar.
According to Forbes, prior to 2019, the overall rate of online searches for Delta 8 THC was low. Between 2019 and 2020, this rate increased by 257%, followed by a 705% increase in search activity from 2020 to 2021.
So what caused this huge surge in interest? Simply put, Congress regulated Delta 9 THC, but did not regulate Delta 8 THC. This created a gap that companies use to provide quality THC to their customers and patients.
“While public interest in Delta 8 products is increasing, many people are still wondering if Delta 8 is safe and what the differences are between Delta 8 and 9,” said Joe Kryszak, president of Stirling CBD. “People find the different scientific names associated with cannabis products confusing and many don’t understand the difference between Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC.”
What is Delta 8?
Before 2018, there was indeed a type of THC, now called Delta 9 THC. THC is the cannabinoid that gets users high, unlike CBD, which has no psychoactive effects. Structurally, Delta 8 is very similar to its more famous cousin, Delta 9. The only chemical difference between Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC is where there is a double carbon bond. Delta 8 has a double bond at the eighth carbon atom of its molecular structure, while Delta 9 has a double bond at the ninth carbon atom.
Delta 8 is one of over 115 cannabinoids found in hemp, which is simply a specific breed of the cannabis plant. Another compound, Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol, is the psychoactive compound responsible for the euphoria people experience when using traditional cannabis products. Besides the small structural differences, Delta 8 produces a more soothing and smoother feel.
As with any cannabinoid product, the effects of Delta 8 vary from person to person.
Traditional THC edible gummies are known to leave users feeling high in the head and body. Delta 8 gummies cause a softer feel that many people prefer; some compare the high to using a heavy dose of CBD and THC together
Is Delta 8 safe?
Like CBD, Delta 8 is very safe if purchased from a reputable company when (1) it is produced in an FDA-certified facility, (2) the company has a Certificate of Analysis (COA) of third parties demonstrating its purity and (3) the company has clear suggested servings and all applicable warnings (such as not using Delta 8 while driving).
Of course, Stirling addresses all of these requirements.
The company states: “It’s important to note that all cannabis-based edibles need to be broken down by the body before they take effect. So start with a small dose and wait at least an hour before taking more.”
Stirling CBD offers four different doses of Delta 8 Gummies, from the lowest dose of 25mg Delta 8 Gummies to 75mg and 100mg Gummies, as well as Delta 8 THC Sleep Gummies. All Stirling CBD products are made with 100% natural ingredients, free of chemicals and artificial ingredients.
Each product is tested both in-house and by an independent third-party lab to ensure they contain a safe number of cannabinoids and are free of potentially harmful contaminants. Stirling CBD adheres to all FDA manufacturing processes and test results for Stirling CBD’s premium Delta 8 gummies are available on the company’s website.
Since its formation in 2014, Stirling CBD has offered consumers the purest CBD available on the market. Since the beginning, the Stirling CBD team has proudly planted, cultivated and produced the highest quality CBD from organic hemp grown in the United States. This approach has allowed the team to craft pure, potent and properly tested CBD products for over eight years.
For more information on Stirling CBD’s Delta 8 product line, visit
About Stirling CBD
Founded in 2014 in Santa Cruz, CA as a premium cannabis flower company, Stirling launched its first CBD products in 2018. Stirling continues to lead innovation and quality in new products and sells a full line of CBD based hemp, Delta 8 THC, and Delta 9 THC Products. Stirling launched its professional brand – Stirling Professional CBD – which is sold wholesale to chiropractors, gyms, CrossFit boxes, PTs and massage therapists.
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