Delta 8 THC produces a wide range of distinct appetite stimulating effects that are unique to this particular variation of the THC molecule, aka isomer (discussed below).
The munchies you get from delta 8 THC are completely different from how the typical delta 9 THC will make you hungry. Delta 8 THC will typically take longer to produce the hunger munchie feelings, but the hunger will tend to last a bit longer. Users also report that it can take less food to satisfy your munchie cravings with the D8 THC high.
Let’s take a look below and see what we can learn about the specific distinctions between the hungry producing effects between delta 8 THC and delta 9 THC.
Does Delta 8 THC Actually Make You Hungry?
Those new to delta 8 THC will be pleasantly surprised with the appetite stimulating effect and find there’s absolutely a unique distinction in how this specific cannabinoid makes you hungry.
Depending on how much you take, at one time, will determine how fast and how hard the delta 8 THC munchies will hit.
The hungry producing effects will take a bit longer to kick in, but will end up potentially being a long more intense once it fully starts taking effect.
Delta 8 THC Vs Delta 9 THC Munchies
Both THC molecules have the ability to consistently trigger various levels of desire to seek and consume large amounts of palatable food.
Although D8 and D9 both cause you to get the munchies, each psychoactive molecule offers a unique experience in how you’ll feel hungry, for how long, and how much food it will take to satisfy.
The munchies you feel with D9 will trigger much more rapidly, but will also go away just as fast.
When taking D8 THC, you’ll definitely notice the hunger effects will take just a little bit longer to come on.
After waiting a little while longer, the hunger you’ll experience from D8 THC will typically be much stronger than D9.
Furthermore, even though the hunger effects of D8 THC will be much stronger than D9 THC, experienced D8 users report it can take less food to fully satisfy your craving for more and more food.
Why Does Delta 8 THC Give You The Munchies So Bad?
Since delta 8 THC is recently trending cannabinoid, more research is needed to verify the specific mechanism of action in its uniquely potent appetite regulation.
What we do know is that the delta 8 THC molecule is very similar to the more commonly known delta 9 THC molecule.
The technical term for their similarities between the two molecules classifies both D8 and D9 as an “isomer” of the THC molecule.
Isomers essentially contain the exact same molecules, except they’re rearranged differently.
To explain isomers using a more simplistic metaphor, isomers are simply the exact same molecular “legos” but are arranged in a different configuration.
With this analog (parallel) understanding, we can begin to gain a tiny bit of insight into some of the properties that make the THC isomer stimulate appetite in its unique mechanism.
Published in the peer reviewed medical journal Neuropsychopharmacology reports THC triggers the abnormally intense desire and sensation of hunger, known as hyperphagia.
This intense hunger sensation is primarily triggered via the CB1 receptor with THC acting as a CB1 receptor agonist.
Once the THC molecule binds to the CB1 receptor (agonist), the THC molecule initiates a physiological response causing the incentive value of food to increase.
After taking D8 THC for a few months, the intensity of appetite stimulation may begin to subside and reduce in potency.
However, for the first few months of using D8 THC, users are reporting it feels like it’s almost nearly impossible to satisfy your hunger cravings.
Can Delta 8 THC Suppress Appetite?
Delta 8 THC is directly an appetite stimulator and won’t typically cause appetite suppression in users while consuming it.
However, after a period of time where you’ve been consuming delta 8 THC — in above average quantities — you might start losing the ability to get the munchies like you did when you first started consuming D8 THC.
Some users are reporting that if they take D8 for several days in a row — without a break — and then suddenly stop taking D8, they will actually still get and feel hungry, but they won’t be able to eat or have a normal appetite sensation.
Even though you can build up a tolerance to delta 8 THC through chronic usage, delta 8 THC doesn’t directly suppress your appetite.
What other cannabinoids help with appetite?
There are approximately 113 known cannabinoids, with THC and CBD being the two most widely known and researched cannabinoids in modern times.
Even though CBD doesn’t directly stimulate appetite and cause the munchies, CBD can help appetite in other more indirect ways — such as supporting the normal function of the stomach.
A few cannabinoids that do in fact support normal appetite function.
- Delta 9 THC
- THCA
- CBD – smooths digestive functions
- CBG
- CBDa
- CBN
Different cannabinoids combined in certain ratios of each can produce different appetite functions and effects.
Are there cannabinoids that suppress appetite?
Recent research is starting to reveal how specific ratios of CBD and other cannabinoids interact with the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in a unique way that can cause a reduction in appetite.
When consuming cannabis strains high in CBD and low in THC, researchers are finding CBD behaves as an antagonist or potentially an inverse agonist.
An antagonist cannabinoid molecule interferes and/or inhibits other cannabinoid molecules from triggering a physiological response.
Whereas an inverse agonist cannabinoid will actually bind to the cannabinoid receptor, but, instead of producing a regular agonist effect — the inverse agonist produces the opposite effect.
With higher ratio levels of CBD to THC, a reduction of stimulation to food was observed.
Cannabinoids that can suppress appetite.
- CBD – Mild
- THCV
THCV is a potential cannabinoid that can suppress your appetite.
When taken with the regular Delta 9 THC, research shows that THCV will limit the appetite stimulating functions of the D9 THC molecule.
How can I naturally increase my appetite?
Appetite stimulants are abundantly found in nature, through normal exercise, and certain adjustments to your current day to day lifestyle activities.
In a lot of cases, to naturally increase your appetite, start by removing or reducing the various triggers that might be causing you to not have an appetite.
Common causes for a decreased appetite.
- Psychological stress
- Certain medications
- Chronic infections
- Changes in your hormones
- Food allergies
- Forcing yourself to eat too much
- Low variety of food intake
- Consuming too much juice or milk between meals
Other causes of a decreased appetite can also include various medical issues and may require your doctor to further diagnose the core issue.
Elderly adults with low appetite may have other underlying conditions that could require further action steps provided by your doctor.
Natural methods to increase appetite.
- Delta 8 THC (check price)
- Lifestyle changes
- Certain vitamins, mineral, and herbs
- Fish oil
- Exercise regularly
- Consume less fiber
- Make eating food fun and include others
- Eat smaller meals more frequently
- Expand the variety of foods you regularly eat
- Turn off distractions, such as TV and phones
- Eliminate or reduce snacking
- Eat nutrient dense foods, not junk food
- Add herbs and spices — black pepper, mint, ginger, coriander, peppermint, fennel, etc.
For fast results, consuming delta 8 THC with also eliminating other factors that can inhibit appetite can help you better control stress-induced appetite reduction.
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