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Delta 10 is a pretty new discovery that we’ve only known about for a couple of years. It was discovered by accident and is an extremely trace cannabinoid that is found in the hemp plant. Delta 10 THC is an isomer of delta 9 THC.

Delta 10 is very new, and so what we know about its effects through research is extremely limited. We do know that many people find that delta 10 is an uplifting cannabinoid that may have valuable effects on mood.

Delta 10 THC is present in extremely low levels of the hemp plant, and so isolating it is very time-consuming and costly. Most delta 10 on the market is made through an isomerization process, in which delta 8’s molecules are reorganized to convert the cannabinoid into delta 10 THC.

A lot of people ask us whether or not delta 10 is a synthetic compound. It’s a natural compound in hemp, but technically the way in which it’s made is a partial synthesis process, which is isomerization. Isomerization takes an already naturally occurring compound in hemp and changes its chemical structure to convert it into a new compound.

Like delta 8, delta 10 is about 70% as intoxicating as delta 9 THC, which means that the high is noticeably milder than delta 9. The high is also known as being uplifting, with many people saying that it feels like the effects of a sativa strain.

Delta 8 and delta 10 are ultimately two different cannabinoids that are THC-derived. While delta 8 is known for being more mellowing, delta 10 seems to behave in the opposite way, which is why so many people enjoy it during the daytime. Delta 10 THC interacts with its own set of cannabinoid receptors, although the specific relationship it has to the endocannabinoid system is not yet fully understood.

Even though delta 10 is legal, you should not drive after consuming it. Driving under the influence of any intoxicating substance is illegal and can lead to serious penalties. Besides that, driving while intoxicated is dangerous, not only to you but others on the road.

Delta 10 THC is not associated with any real sleepy effects, as it’s more of an uplifting cannabinoid. Some people may feel drowsy after taking it due to sensitivity to the effects of cannabinoids in general. We do recommend first trying delta 10 in the evening when you have no real responsibilities for a few hours.

Delta 10 THC will likely cause a failed drug test. Standard urine-based tests identify THC-COOH, an enzyme that is responsible for metabolizing THC compounds, including not only delta 9 THC, but also delta 10 THC. If you are drug-tested regularly, you should avoid delta 10 products.

Anxiety and paranoia seem to be far less common with delta 10 than with delta 9, as the cannabinoid is milder overall, and also because the high is not as “foggy” or mentally impairing. Still, taking high doses of delta 10 could cause this effect in sensitive individuals. It’s always good to go slow when starting a new cannabinoid routine, going with a low dose at first.

At The Calm Leaf, we carry many delta 10 products that come in specific strains. These include delta 10 flower, as well as delta 10 vaping products that contain extracts of strain-specific terpene profiles. You can find various indica, sativa and hybrid strains that add to the effects you’ll feel when consuming a delta 10 product.

Delta 10 flower refers to raw hemp flower that has been infused with a pure delta 10 THC distillate. This gives you all of the known effects of the hemp plant, plus a concentrated serving of delta 10 THC which is psychoactive. Delta 10 flower can be found in the form of loose buds as well as pre-rolls, with numerous strain options.

The delta 10 products at The Calm Leaf come with clear dosing instructions on their labels. We recommend that you follow these instructions to know exactly how much to take based on the manufacturer’s knowledge of their product. Beginners typically start with 5-10 milligrams of delta 10 and work their way up as tolerated.

There is no reason to believe that delta 10 is dangerous. Many of our customers take it regularly with no issues. Cannabinoids are nontoxic compounds that humans have been taking for thousands of years.

Delta 10 is so new that there haven’t been any studies on its effects just yet. Delta 10 may offer some level of stress relief, as this is something that most cannabinoids share in common. Overall, delta 10 seems to offer positive effects to mood.