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Does Delta-8 Stay in Your System Long?
How long does Delta 8 remain in my system for ?
You may be wondering whether delta-8 will remain in your system after you discontinue use of this product - if you have used delta-8 products in the past or if you are considering using delta-8 products in the future but are expecting a drug test soon.
This question is best answered in the range of 2 to 30 days.
Obviously, this is a very broad range, but it is true.
Delta-8's ability to remain detectable in the body depends upon a number of factors. Keep reading if you're interested in learning how it works and how you can decrease the amount of time needed to eliminate this substance from your body. We will answer all these questions and more.
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF DELTA-8 THC?
The effects of Delta-8 are similar to those of THC, such as mild euphoria, happiness, upliftment, and relief from some symptoms such as pain, although the compound is much less potent. Delta-8 can also help with insomnia.
It may cause side effects similar to those of THC, such as dry mouth, red eyes, the munchies, short-term memory impairment, paranoia, or anxiety. It is important to note that delta-8 has not been extensively studied and more studies are needed on its effects on the body and mind.
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST IN THE BODY?
The presence of Delta-8 in the blood or urine can remain detectable for up to 30 days or as short as two days. In order for delta-8 to be completely eliminated from the body, a wide range of factors can either shorten or prolong its elimination time.
In hair analysis, delta-8 THC can be detected for an extended period of time, up to 90 days. Despite this, these tests are rarely employed for drug testing and produce inaccurate results.
There are a number of factors that determine the duration of delta 8's presence in the body:
Frequency of use: As you consume it more frequently, the longer it remains in your body.
Your age: Older individuals tend to have a slower rate of metabolization of compounds.
Method of intake: Delta-8 inhaled forms last the longest in your body.
Metabolism: Metabolic rate varies from person to person.
Your dosage: The higher the dose, the longer it takes to break down & eliminate of delta-8
Other supplements or medications: other supplements decrease the speed of breaking down the compound and elimination of delta-8 in your body.
DELTA-8 THC HALF LIFE
Delta-8 THC undergoes two distinct metabolic phases - a rapid and a slow phase. A portion of delta-8 THC is already being cleared from the body within one minute of taking the drug. Once this occurs, metabolism slows significantly. Delta-8 has a half-life of approximately 32 minutes during the slow phase.
In other words, it takes approximately 30 minutes for exactly half of the delta-8 THC to be metabolized - leaving behind just over half of the initial dosage. Approximately 30 minutes later, 50% of this dose has been cleared - leaving 25% of the original dose. The process continues until nothing remains.
Listed below is a timeline of delta-8 THC's half-life to illustrate how certain levels can remain in the body for longer periods of time or for a shorter period of time, depending upon the half-life.
FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE DURATION OF DELTA-8 THC
1. FREQUENCY OF USE
As you use delta-8 THC more frequently, it will take longer for your body to remove it.
Similarly, other cannabinoids, including CBD, possess similar properties.
Because cannabinoids are fat-soluble, they can be absorbed by fat cells in the body. Cannabinoids like delta-8 can accumulate in our fat cells (adipocytes) when we use them in high doses or for a long period of time.
Upon stopping their use, these accumulations slowly begin to flow back into the bloodstream, causing the body to take longer to eliminate these compounds completely.
If you use Delta-8 once or twice per week, you should be able to eliminate the compound completely in about a week.
When used five to six times per week (or more), delta-8 may be detectable in the blood for a few weeks before it disappears from the body.
2. BIOLOGICAL AGE
Our metabolism slows down as we age. Physicians take into account this well-known phenomenon when prescribing medications.
It may take up to 6 days for a person in their 60s or 70s to clear the same amount of delta-8 from their body, compared to three days in their 20s or 30s.
The truth is that there are plenty of people in their 70s and 80s who are able to eliminate compounds such as delta-8 just as quickly as younger adults.
3. METHOD OF CONSUMPTION
Delta-8 is metabolized differently depending on how it is taken.
Delta-8 exercises its effects much more quickly when inhaled (within minutes), and it is also cleared from the body much more rapidly.
Although there have not been any official studies comparing the metabolism of delta-8 and different ingestion methods, there has been a significant amount of research conducted on THC's delta-9 form as well as another related compound known as CBD.
One study found that inhaled or smoked CBD was cleared from the body nearly twice as fast as ingested CBD. Injection of delta-8 via intravenous administration (IV) was the fastest way to eliminate it - but this is not the most common (or recommended) method regardless of experience.
4. GENETICS & METABOLISM
How quickly substances like delta-8 are eliminated from the body is largely determined by the genetics and metabolic rates of each individual.
Delta-8 and other substances are metabolized primarily by the liver.
The liver breaks down each substance into smaller inactive metabolites based on the chemical structure of the target substance. The kidneys then eliminate these waste products from the body.
The enzymes can be viewed as various tools, and the correct tool should be used for the job at hand.
You would not want to use a wrench to hammer a nail or a screwdriver to cut wood. In order to be effective, only a tool specifically designed for the task at hand will suffice.
The concept is identical to that of liver enzymes.
A specific enzyme responsible for delta-8 is known as CYP3A4. Depending on the ratio of this particular enzyme in the liver, some individuals have less of this enzyme than others, so it will take all the longer for delta-8 to be metabolized.
5. DOSAGE USED
Whether it is common sense or not, it should be noted that the higher the dose of delta-8, the longer it will take to eliminate it.
Due to delta-8's relatively short half-life, increasing the dose will only affect the duration of the substance's presence in the body by a few hours as opposed to a few days.
6. SUPPLEMENTS & MEDICATIONS
Our liver is responsible for metabolizing several supplements and medications we consume. It is possible that they will compete with each other for the same set of enzymes, causing the process to become slower and slower.
Taking our tool example from earlier - consider the case where there is only one saw. The cutting work will be able to be completed as long as it is done one at a time. Nevertheless, if two, three, or more jobs begin to arrive simultaneously, we will not be able to keep up. There will begin to be a backlog of jobs coming in making these jobs have to wait till the saw becomes available.
It occurs with supplements as well.
The CYP3A4 enzyme is the major metabolizer of delta-8. If we use other substances that are dependent on the same enzymes, both will metabolize at a slower rate.
It is unfortunate that the CYP3A4 enzyme is in high demand; many medications and supplements rely on the enzyme for proper metabolism.
CAN DELTA-8 THC MAKE ME FAIL A DRUG TEST?
You may be considering an upcoming drug test if you are reading this article.
In reality, it is entirely possible that delta-8 will cause a failure on a drug test. It is likely that delta-8 will be detected in a urine test or blood test as long as it is detectable in the body.
Although delta-8 is legal on a federal level in the United States, standard drug tests may be unable to distinguish it from the nearly identical delta-9 version. Most states prohibit the use of Delta-9 THC.
It is sensible to avoid using delta-8 THC if you need to undergo a drug test for any reason.
SUMMARY: DELTA-8 THC METABOLISM & DURATION
If you have used delta-8 THC only once or twice, it will remain in your system for approximately two days.
Delta-8 may take between 2 and 4 weeks for your body to completely get rid of it if you take it frequently or in high doses.
It has been reported that traces of delta-8 THC in the hair have been detected up to 90 days following consumption.
It will take a longer time for delta-8 to leave the body if it is used frequently. Additionally, factors such as your age, weight, and the addition of supplements and medications can affect the amount of time it takes to metabolize delta-8 THC.
