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Safety and Legality of Delta-8 THC with Greg Gerdeman, PhD
Safety and Legality of Delta-8 THC with Greg Gerdeman, PhD
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20 minutes
Released:
May 19, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Greg Gerdeman, PhD is a neuroscientist and educator with expertise in the physiological actions of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system. Recently, Greg has gotten involved in the conversation around Delta-8 THC. He comes at the topic from a neuroscientist's perspective questioning how much we know about how Delta-8 THC affects the body and the brain. He also raises important questions about how the compound is created and what that means for consumer safety and the legality of Delta-8 THC products.
We discuss:
What Delta-8 THC is and how it differs from other THC isomers Why there is a sudden influx of Delta-8 THC products How the 2018 Farm Bill opened the door for Delta-8 THC production The process for creating Delta-8 THC from CBD isolate and the risks associated with it Whether Delta-8 THC is produced in the plant, and at what levels What research has been done to understand how Delta-8 THC affects users and more
Thanks to This Episode's Sponsor: Project CBD
Project CBD is a California-based nonprofit dedicated to providing up-to-date news and information on the science, movement, and industry around CBD, medical cannabis, and plant-based medicine. Since its founding in 2010, Project CBD has been a trusted resource for patients, medical professionals, scientists, and like-minded advocates.
Learn more about Project CBD at projectcbd.org
Related Links
The Delta-8 THC Controversy DrGerdeman.comGreg’s Instagram Greg’s Facebook Weir Wellness Tennessee Farmaceuticals CannMed Community Board (Facebook Group) Healthcare Provider Medical Cannabis Research Study
We discuss:
What Delta-8 THC is and how it differs from other THC isomers Why there is a sudden influx of Delta-8 THC products How the 2018 Farm Bill opened the door for Delta-8 THC production The process for creating Delta-8 THC from CBD isolate and the risks associated with it Whether Delta-8 THC is produced in the plant, and at what levels What research has been done to understand how Delta-8 THC affects users and more
Thanks to This Episode's Sponsor: Project CBD
Project CBD is a California-based nonprofit dedicated to providing up-to-date news and information on the science, movement, and industry around CBD, medical cannabis, and plant-based medicine. Since its founding in 2010, Project CBD has been a trusted resource for patients, medical professionals, scientists, and like-minded advocates.
Learn more about Project CBD at projectcbd.org
Related Links
The Delta-8 THC Controversy DrGerdeman.comGreg’s Instagram Greg’s Facebook Weir Wellness Tennessee Farmaceuticals CannMed Community Board (Facebook Group) Healthcare Provider Medical Cannabis Research Study
Released:
May 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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