Will A Little THC Ruin My CBD? — New Theories On Microdosing Delta-9 THC – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Lawmakers have had issues with delta-9 THC for decades. Even though more states have begun opening up to legal marijuana, there are no signs the federal government will reverse its stance on delta-9 anytime soon. According to the DEA, delta-9 is a “Schedule I” drug, which means it has zero supposed therapeutic value.

Understandably, new CBD customers are often concerned to see even small traces of delta-9 in their products. If the DEA believes delta-9 is a “Schedule I” drug, doesn’t that mean THC is bad for you? If so, why is there some delta-9 in full-spectrum CBD oils? Also, why are more people requesting CBD oils with the highest legal amount of delta-9 THC?

There’s still a great deal of debate surrounding the science of delta-9 THC, but the info below should help CBD customers make an informed decision.

Can A Little Delta-9 Detract From CBD Oil’s Effects?

Per the 2018 US Farm Bill, legal CBD oils in the USA must have ≤ 0.3 percent delta-9 THC. The reason lawmakers gave farmers this leeway is because it’s challenging to get rid of THC in hemp cultivars. Sure, hemp naturally has low THC, but it’s unlikely a strain will have zero percent of this cannabinoid. The 0.3 percentage is convenient for hemp farmers, manufacturers, and extractors.

This begs the question: Could ≤ 0.3 percent delta-9 THC negatively affect CBD customers? Most research into this issue suggests that 0.3 percent THC is far too low to have a “high-inducing” effect. Unless a…