HHC gummies 101

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You might have encountered the term HHC gummies and wondered what they are. HHC is a new compound fast gaining popularity in the cannabis world. This compound is infused in various products, including gummies. Herein is everything you need to know about HHC gummies, including their legality, the appropriate dosage, and how to determine the best HHC gummies

HHC is a new cannabinoid taking the better part of hemp-based products. Hexahydrocannabinol, or HHC, is a hydrogenated form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, unlike THC, which attracted much attention during the legalization of hemp, HHC is not popularized. However, its intoxicating effects equal to or even more than that of THC. Hydrogenation is the process of turning vegetable oil into margarine, stabilized by adding hydrogen atoms to the chemical structure. Like other chemical compounds of the hemp plant, such as CBD, terpenes, flavonoids, and THC, HHC also occurs naturally.

What are HHC Gummies?

These are soft chewable candies infused with HHC. Gummies are one of the most convenient ways of taking HHC. To meet users’ preferences, they are manufactured in different sizes, shapes, colors, and potency levels. Unlike other products such as HHC tinctures, gummies are easy to administer. They are infused with specific potency levels; you only need to put them in your mouth and chew them. HHC gummies are easy to move around with.

Are HHC Gummies Legal?

The legality of HHC gummies has resulted in a lot of debates. Some hemp-based vendors argue that HHC is legal since it’s an organic chemical compound and that no law prohibits its usage. However, the argument that HHC is an organic compound can be vague since its processing involves various chemicals. Unlike THC and other chemical compounds of the hemp plant, HHC was not given a lot of attention by the 2018 Farm Bill. However, tying the legality of HHC to hemp-based products, the federal government determines HHC gummies’ legality.

Dhoubhadel (2021) noted that the 2018 Farm Bill legalized all hemp-based products in the USA, although under the federal government. As a result, states such as Texas, Idaho, and other 13 states prohibited hemp-based products. Only 35 states have legalized all hemp-based products for recreational or therapeutic use, meaning HHC gummies are legal within these states. Besides, the 2018 Farm Bill notes that hemp-based products are only legal in the USA if their THC levels are below 0.3%, as suggested by Abernethy (2019). Therefore, HHC gummies are only legal within the 35 states if their THC levels are below 0.3%.

Since the 2018 Farm Bill was unclear on the legality of HHC, determining their legality is difficult until a court determines whether it is legal. Although there are various suggested health benefits of HHC gummies, the Foods and Drugs Administration (FDA) has yet to approve either. Therefore, users should take them at their own risk.

What Is the Appropriate Dose of HHC Gummies?

There is no specified prescription of HHC since their legality and health benefits are yet to be approved. However, various factors determine the most appropriate dosage of HHC, including weight, age, and tolerance levels.

If you are a new HHC user, knowing the tolerance levels of HHC might be difficult. Therefore, it is recommended to begin with low potency levels as you determine your body tolerance to HHC. If you need to adjust to higher potency levels, it should be gradual as you monitor the possible side effects. The common HHC potency levels per gummy are from 5mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg and 30 mg. However, there are up to 50 and over 100 mg of HHC per gummy. If you are a veteran, it is important to take considerable potency levels to avoid any possible side effects resulting from overdosing.

Will Using HHC Gummies Put You in Trouble During a Drug Test?

You might be worried that using HHC gummies will make you fail a drug test. That shouldn’t be a worry. Unlike delta 8 and delta 10 THC, which may show in a urine or blood test, HHC does not. However, you should avoid taking HHC alongside other intoxicating products such as marijuana since cross-contamination or secondary exposure to THC will make you fail a drug test.

Where Do I Buy HHC Gummies?

Most hemp-based vendors are yet to produce HHC gummies because it is a novelty cannabinoid. As a new product is being introduced into the market, there is no standard measure for its safety. This means that companies dealing in HHC gummies might be providing inaccurate results. Therefore, until HHC testing is dialed-in, seeing these products in Area 52 is nearly impossible. However, you can get these products from online stores easily. Avoid extremely cheap HHC gummies online since they are likely of poor quality.

How Do You Determine the Best HHC Gummies?

Although there is no standard measure for the best HHC gummies, you still need to pay attention to the lab results. Therefore, if the gummies don’t have the lab results, avoid them. Pay attention to potency levels to ensure the posted potency levels match the actual ones. Besides, Lima & Block (2019) suggested that good HHC gummies are manufactured using organic elements such as MCT oil, suitable for improving their effectiveness. Lastly, check the purity levels to confirm that HHC gummies are void of heavy metals and chemicals solvents that might have infiltrated them during processing.

Conclusion

HHC gummies are yet to gain popularity among hemp-based products, unlike other products such as CBD gummies. However, gummies are the best way of ingesting HHC. They are manufactured in various flavors, making it possible to evade the awful natural taste of the hemp plant. Also, moving around with HHC gummies and administering them is easier than other products such as tinctures. The legality and safety of HHC are yet to be determined. Therefore, taking them should be a personal risk. The only hemp-based chemical compound approved for one health benefit is CBD, used for treating epilepsy. Although HHC gummies don’t have a standard measure for their safety, users should take personal responsibility to affirm the potency and purity levels.

References

Abernethy, A. (2019). Hemp Production & 2018 Farm Bill. US Food And Drug Administration.

Delta, A., & Legal, D. (2022). ARE DELTA-8 DISPOSABLES SAFE?. Delta.

Dhoubhadel, S. P. (2021). Challenges, Opportunities, And The Way Forward For The US Hemp Industry. In Western Economics Forum (Vol. 19, No. 2, Pp. 79-96).

Lima, R. D. S., & Block, J. M. (2019). Coconut Oil: What Do We Really Know About It So Far?. Food Quality And Safety.

 

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