How Do Edibles Work?

Cannabis-infused food and beverages are a discreet and convenient way to enjoy the effects of the plant without inhaling or smoking. Dosing can be tricky with inhalation, but edibles make it easy to consume a precise amount of cannabinoids. Produced by infusing a product with cannabis oil or cannabis butter, edibles are available in a wide variety of products from desserts to drinks. They are easy to consume and don’t require additional tools. While edibles have a slower onset than inhalation, the effects last a lot longer, in some cases 6-12 hours. Edibles also provide stronger physical effects, which some people prefer over other cannabis consumption methods.When an edible is consumed, the body breaks it down and metabolizes it, which produces 11-hydroxy-THC. This is a metabolite that binds more readily to receptors in the brain and body, therefore exerting stronger, longer lasting effects than inhaled THC. Newer edibles are made with a process called nanoemulsion, where THC is broken down into microscopic particles. For maximum effect, it is recommended to consume edibles with food – preferably a fat. Cannabinoids are fat-soluble so the edible will break down and take effect faster and more efficiently.Edibles | Marijuana, THC