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Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (Delta-9-THCA)

Delta-9-THCA: The Precursor to THC with Potential Health Benefits

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Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (Delta-9-THCA or THCA) is one of the many compounds found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, THCA is a non-psychoactive compound that is found in raw, unheated cannabis. It is the precursor to THC and is converted to THC through a process known as decarboxylation, which occurs when cannabis is heated or smoked.

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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Understanding THC: Effects, Uses, and Potential Health Benefits

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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is one of the most well-known cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. It is also the main psychoactive compound responsible for the “high” associated with cannabis use. THC interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating a variety of physiological and cognitive processes, including pain, mood, appetite, and sleep.

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