Category Archives: The Science Behind Low THC Vapes & The Endocannabinoid System

How Trace THC (Below 1mg) Contributes to the Overall Vape Experience

Lab technician holding up a cannabis leaf

Your legal vape does not contain much THC, which ensures its safety. However, this small amount is sufficient to experience its health benefits without intoxication. On prolonged use, it may have some unique effects. This small amount of THC also contributes to the entourage effect.

Understanding the Entourage Effect in Low THC Vape Formulations

Lab technician observing cannabis in beaker for entourage effect

Low THC vapes work because multiple cannabinoids in legal vapes can modulate each other’s activity levels, and sometimes even result in some unique health effects not seen with those substances when they are used in isolation. So, let us explore why the entourage effect matters.

Vaping vs. Other Consumption Methods: Absorption & Bioavailability of Low THC

Cannabis leaf and oil bottle and crushed seeds

For any substance to work, be it medicine, health supplement, or nutrient, it must be absorbed by the body or enter the bloodstream or body in some way, preferably in the maximum possible amount. If it happens, one can enjoy its maximum benefits.

Beyond THC: Understanding Other Cannabinoids in Low THC Vapes (CBD, CBG, etc.)

Cannabis leaf in a glass

Your THC vape has a significant amount of CBD. In fact, it has more CBD than THC. THC is present in minute and legally permitted amounts, which is enough to experience its benefits without posing a risk. Apart from CBD, low THC vapes are rich in minor cannabinoids, explaining their widespread health effects.

The Endocannabinoid System Explained: Your Body’s Natural Balance Regulator

Ion channels of anatomy to show how body regulates

THC and other cannabinoids mainly work by modulating the so-called endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the body. This system can modulate the functioning of various organs. It is a complex system containing a network of receptors, and also includes enzymes, and more.