The newest wave of hemp-based products has caused a lot of excitement in the holistic wellness community – and with good reason. Delta 8 THC is a potent cannabinoid that has many benefits for the user and gives the user a tremendous overall feeling throughout their body. Though not nearly as psychotropic as Delta 9 THC, the primary cannabinoid found in marijuana responsible for the high the user feels, Delta 8 THC allows the user to keep a clearer head. Without the high, the cannabinoid goes to deliver relief from a number of physical issues many people experience daily.

But a couple of questions arise, such as how soon you will feel the effects of Delta 8 THC, how long those effects will last, and how long the Delta 8 THC will stay in your system. The answer to all three questions is: it depends.

Three Contributing Factors

When you try to answer questions such as how long the effects of Delta 8 THC will last and how long it will stay in your system, you have to understand that those answers depend on several factors. After all, each person is unique in their physicality and metabolism, so each person will respond differently. In addition, weight, diet, and other factors may alter the result from one person to another. However, overall, there are three main factors to consider.

Frequency of Use

How often you use Delta 8 THC has a lot to do with how long it will stay in your system. Whenever you use any product that contains the THC cannabinoid, your body stores some THC metabolites. Therefore, as you increase your Delta 8 THC use frequency, the more your body will store THC metabolites. For example, a first-time user will find that THC metabolites will be out of their system within three days, where a daily user will likely have detectable Delta 8 THC for about a month.

THC Potency

You will find many Delta 8 THC products on the market today, and you will also find a number of different potencies for those products. It stands to reason that higher levels of Delta 8 THC will introduce higher levels of THC metabolites into your body and, therefore, take longer for those metabolites to leave your system.

Method of Consumption

The way you consume your Delta 8 THC has a lot to do with how quickly you feel the effects of the THC, how long those effects last, and how long the THC metabolites stay in your system. For example, because processing THC through your digestive tract takes longer than vaping to get the Delta 8 THC into your bloodstream, consuming Delta 8 THC through edibles will keep the THC metabolites in your system longer than if you vaped the Delta 8 THC.

Delta 8 THC Consumption Methods, Effects, and Longevity

As we just discussed, the way you consume your Delta 8 THC has a lot to do with how quickly you feel the effects, how long they last, and how long the Delta 8 THC stays in your system. Here is a look at each type of consumption method and the results of that type of consumption.

Vaping or Smoking

Vaping your Delta 8 THC or smoking it using one of our convenient Delta 8 THC Prerolls is the fastest method to deliver Delta 8 THC goodness into your system. You should feel its effects within 5-10 minutes. From there, the effects will peak anywhere from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours later and last up to around five hours. Taking other factors like potency and frequency into consideration, the THC metabolites from vaping or smoking should be out of your system within five days.

Edibles, Softgels, and Tinctures

Consuming Delta 8 THC through an edible will give you a different experience than vaping or smoking. Tinctures like our Delta-8 Tincture will deliver the onset of the Delta 8 THC benefits faster than with edibles or softgels. However, because the oil is then swallowed, it passes through the digestive tract just like with the other oral products. Because these products have to pass through your digestive tract, it takes longer to begin feeling the effect – usually around 30 to 90 minutes after consumption. You will feel those effects peek anywhere from one to two hours and last for up to five hours. Again, other factors such as potency will play a part, but you can expect edibles to remain in your system for around ten days.

Clearing Delta 8 THC from Your System

One of the reasons you may be wondering how long Delta 8 THC stays in your system is because you are concerned about an upcoming drug test. Please note that different tests will detect THC for various lengths of time. Saliva tests will likely not pick up THC metabolites after three days, while urine tests are likely to test positive for up to 10 days. To ensure all detectable traces of THC are out of your system, it is advised to discontinue use of your Delta 8 THC product for at least two weeks before the test. From there, you can do things such as:

• Drink plenty of water to flush your system;
• Take B12 and creatine supplements;
• Eat high-fiber foods;
• Drink lots of cranberry juice;
• Eat high-protein foods; and
• Exercise.

While flushing your system with water is the most important step, the rest will also help remove any traces of Delta 8 THC from your system.

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