<link href="//maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.1.1/css/bootstrap.min.css" rel="stylesheet" id="bootstrap-css"> <script src="//maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.1.1/js/bootstrap.min.js"></script> <script src="//cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.2.1/jquery.min.js"></script> <!------ Include the above in your HEAD tag ----------> THCA and Delta-9 THC have a similar structure; however, their functioning differs a lot. THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the acid that occurs naturally in cannabis in the raw form. This compound alone usually does not cause typical THC-induced effects. As a result of heating during smoking, vaping, and cooking, THCA turns into Delta-9 THC. Delta-9 THC is the psychoactive cannabinoid that causes the high that one typically feels under the influence of cannabis. It interacts with the endocannabinoid system and may cause such effects as euphoria, relaxation, changes in perception, and appetite increase. The main difference between <a href=”https://www.kingbdistribution.com/blogs/news/thc-a-vs-delta-9 “>THCA vs Delta-9</a> is the fact that THCA needs activation in order to show its effects while Delta-9 THC is an already activated compound. Although raw THCA is not usually intoxicating, products with THCA may be since this compound becomes Delta-9 THC after being heated. In selecting between the two options, one should take into consideration such factors as product type, effects desired from using it, potency, legal restrictions applicable in a certain place, and personal tolerance. Understanding the difference between THCA and Delta-9 can help consumers make more informed decisions and recognize why a product marketed as THCA may still produce THC-like effects after heating.