Did you know that there are nearly 100 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant? The most common ones are THC and CBD. While many of us know what these are, there are still a lot of unknown chemicals in cannabis that we are trying to understand.Â
But what we do know is that the future of cannabinoids is bright! Are you looking for more information? Keep reading to find out!
Types of Cannabinoids
So out of those different types of cannabinoids, how much do we actually know?Â
We know that the body has cannabinoids receptors. These receptors are part of the endocannabinoid system, regulating sleep, appetite, reproduction, etc. They interact with the cannabinoids found in cannabis which seems to have some positive effects.Â
The cannabinoids in the body are molecules that help the functions mentioned above run smoothly. They are called anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglyerol (2-AG).
There are some that are getting some traction in the cannabis industry. Research shows promising benefits and effects that can help people have a healthier and better life.Â
Some lesser-known cannabinoids are:
- Delta-8
- THC-A
- THC-V
- CBN
- CBG
Future of Cannabinoids as Medicine
Each cannabinoid has its different benefits. Recent studies have found that cannabinoids uses of the lesser-known ones are quite different from CBD and THC.Â
For example, THC-V can act as an appetite suppressant. Many people know that consuming THC usually gives a person the munchies, so it is quite remarkable that its cousin can provide an opposite effect.
CBN and CBG can also help with inflammation and have shown some promising cannabinoids effects to help with certain conditions, such as Crohn’s, colitis, and glaucoma.Â
Delta-8 THC is also making great strides in the cannabis industry. It contains similar psychoactive chemicals as Delta-9 THC. Delta-9 is the cannabinoid that is so highly sought after and is the chemical that produces the “high.”Â
Delta-8 also produces a high but much milder. It also has a much different chemical structure; it is sometimes even made synthetically from CBD. It usually produces similar side effects such as:
- red eyes
- dry mouth
- anxiety
- lack of coordination
THC-V has also shown some promising effects for people who wish to lose weight, as it can suppress appetite. It sometimes does produce the psychoactive effects of Delta-9, but that depends on the strain and amount.Â
What’s Next?
The cannabis industry is on the rise due to the legalization in some states. However, it is still a federally controlled substance. This can create hiccups in research and studies on the benefits, risks, and side effects of using any cannabinoid.
Luckily, change is coming. With more and more states making the switch, the FDA continues to make changes to the rules and regulations, making it easier to study the plant and the many cannabinoids.Â
Future of Cannabinoids: Looking Bright
The future of cannabinoids is a bright one. The well-known cannabinoids like CBD and THC have already created waves, but the lesser-known ones are just entering the market.
Change is coming; are you ready?
