What Is HHC?

HHC is an acronym for Hexahydrocannabinol, a cannabinoid that’s both naturally occurring (in trace amounts) in hemp and created with synthetic processes known as hydrogenation.

Roger Adams, a chemist in 1944, was the pioneer who first decided to add a hydrogen molecule to the phytocannabinoid Delta 9 THC to create HHC. 

Most HHC products on the market are created through hydrogenation to create the large volume the market demands.

HHC gets you reasonably high in a distinctly different way than you’re typically used to with delta 9 THC.

The mild high sensations can get you about 20 – 30% as high as delta 9 THC.

Overall, you’ll experience a nice background uplifting relaxation sensation that’s similar to a strong cup of coffee on a good day, without giving you the caffeine jitters.

Most users who enjoy HHC report feeling a slow buildup to their overall mood in a positive way.

HHC is a gentle experience that keeps you in full control of your higher-level cognitive abilities so that you can comfortably enjoy it during the day or for nighttime social activities.

Some consumers report feeling relaxation similar to delta 8, but not as strong or long-lasting.

No, delta 9 is way more powerful than HHC and makes the two molecules hard to compare effectively.

Depending on how you respond to HHC, some report that it’s very slightly more powerful than delta 8, depending on how much you take and how long you take it.

Even though you can experience some uplifting sensations, HHC tends to produce more soothing feelings than uplifting stimulation.

Multiple sources show that HHC can make you pop positive on most routine drug tests.

Most drug tests look for the metabolite of THC that gets produced after you consume most isomer variations of THC.

However, HHC is created by delta 9 THC by combining it with a hydrogen molecule through a process called hydrogenization, which is similar to how manufacturers turn vegetable oil into margarine.

If you’re in a position where you must pass a drug test, HHC can make you fail.

On average, the high from HHC can last up to three hours, more or less. 

Depending how much you consume in one serving and how much you keep taking throughout the day/night, will determine how long the actual effects will last.

Other factors that can impact how long the HHC high last include your body chemistry and type, how your body breaks down the HHC molecule, what else you’re taking with HHC, and more.

Everyone has unique body chemistries and can react differently.

There are no current studies that have performed in-depth research to verify its long-term safety for multiple types of body chemistries.

Processing facilities that follow strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) while using organic American-grown hemp tend to have high-quality end products.

Further safety testing is also conducted by premium companies who use third-party certified labs to verify there are no harmful ingredients for maximum safety.

Yes, HHC provides stimulating psychoactive effects that can offer uplifting and soothing feelings, depending on the serving size consumed over the day or night.

While each user can have slightly different experiences, most people are finding they enjoy the stimulating sensations HHC provides in moderate doses.

Each method of consuming HHC depends on potency strengths and how long it will take to start feeling peak sensations.

For near-instant results, HHC vapes offer the fastest method for getting fast action relief, while eating HHC edibles takes the longest for it to kick in.

Vaping HHC may kick in fast but will typically lose effect just as fast. Whereas eating HHC treats can take up to an hour to begin to kick in, however, edibles are also known for lasting the longest.

HHC is best known for its ability to add an extra boost of energy to your day, even in much higher doses.

Users report this energy stimulating effect from HHC, coupled with relaxation effects, are revitalizing at the end of a long day.

Even though the individual user report is showing somewhat conflicting sensations, depending on multiple factors, it’s best to take HHC in small amounts until you understand how it affects you.

In short, HHC offers psychoactive effects, whereas CBD doesn’t get you high at all. Many enjoy the euphoric sensations accompanying HHC, but some gravitate to CBD due to the non-euphoric effects it provides. 

The two compounds go through different extraction processes to produce a distinct final result. 

Both molecules contribute to the well-being of an individual’s body structure and participate in the endocannabinoid system (ECS). 

The ECS is a systematic structure that exists in the body and is responsible for balancing functions. When coaxed by cannabinoids outside the system, it can give people stability.

The strongest cannabinoid is Delta-9 since it’s more potent and influences the endocannabinoid system (ECS) more effectively. 

Due to the synergistic bond of the receptors and delta-9, the ECS operates smoothly. When combined, it creates homeostasis and has a way of giving people an enhanced health regimen. 

Delta-9 comes from the cannabis plant with its purity in-tact that many cannabinoids can’t compete. It’s what makes the plant the “marijuana” plant and why several people relish consuming or inhaling it. 

Delta-8 and Delta 10 THC brings a milder experience and interacts with the ECS less effectively. They both still conduct some effects that many can boast about and some use it for the light lifting sensation.