Weed Gummies

Weed gummies are chewy, gelatin-based candies infused with THC and/or CBD extracted from cannabis plants. They are essentially an edible form of consuming marijuana.

Most commercial weed gummies contain between 5-10mg of THC per gummy, though stronger doses up to 25mg exist. CBD:THC ratios also vary between products.

Cannabis oil or distillate containing THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids is carefully measured and infused into the gummy candy mixture before it sets. The mixture is then poured into molds and packaged.

Like all edibles, it typically takes 30-90 minutes for the full effects to kick in after being metabolized through the digestive system. Be patient after consumption.

Weed gummies and other cannabis edibles take longer to kick in compared to smoking or vaping because of the way they are metabolized in the body. There are a few key reasons for the delayed onset:

1. Digestive Process: When you consume an edible like a weed gummy, it has to go through your entire digestive system before the cannabinoids like THC can be absorbed into the bloodstream. This involves being metabolized by liver enzymes first, which breaks down the THC into the more potent 11-hydroxy-THC. This process takes time, usually 30-90 minutes.
2. Route of Administration: Smoking or vaping allows cannabinoids to quickly enter the bloodstream through the lungs. Edibles have to go through the lengthy digestive process of the stomach and liver before reaching the bloodstream.
3. Food Can Slow Absorption: Having food already in your stomach when consuming an edible can further delay the onset time, as it needs to be digested and processed first before the edible can be metabolized.
4. Delayed Onset Edibles Hit Harder: While the onset takes longer, once 11-hydroxy-THC is formed from edibles, it produces more potent, longer-lasting psychoactive effects compared to inhaling THC as it can cross the blood-brain barrier more easily.

So in essence, the lengthy digestive processing and metabolic conversion of THC from edibles is what requires patience in waiting for the effects to be felt. Once they do kick in, the effects are usually very potent and long-lasting compared to other consumption methods.

The effects are similar to other edibles – a euphoric body buzz, changes in visual/auditory perception, feelings of relaxation or sedation depending on the strain.

Most consumers report feeling the effects of weed gummies for 4-8 hours, significantly longer than smoking or vaping cannabis which wears off in 1-3 hours.

Edibles are not necessarily stronger, but they do produce more potent, long-lasting effects compared to inhaled consumption methods due to metabolic processes.

You cannot fatally overdose on marijuana edibles, but consuming too large of a dose, especially for inexperienced users, can produce extremely unpleasant effects such as nausea, paranoia, impaired coordination, and anxiety. Start with a low dose.