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Cannabis capsules are weed in pill form and can contain many types of cannabis, including oil and decarboxylated flower. Some of them feature only one cannabinoid, like CBN, or the full spectrum of compounds that can be found in the cannabis plant. Compared to other cannabis products and consumption methods like vaping or smoking cannabis, capsules are easy to dose and consume. Medical marijuana patients will sometimes opt for pills since they can provide a potent dose with long-lasting effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tHow cannabis capsules interact with your body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Immediate-release capsules work identically to edibles<\/a>: Cannabinoids enter your body through your mouth and get absorbed by your stomach. Your liver then metabolizes THC into a compound called 11-hydroxy-THC<\/a>, which can last longer and have a more sedating effect than THC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time-release capsules follow the same route of digestion and metabolization, but the effects may be delayed or drawn out. Capsule shells engineered with liposomes and drug-polymer conjugates \u2014 like hydrogels \u2014 allow for the timed release of their contents<\/a>. These protective and inert ingredients neutralize stomach acid for a slower release of THC or CBD into the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\tHow to take CBD and THC pills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you've tried cannabis edibles, then you already have a solid understanding of the experience you can expect from THC and CBD pills, which are taken with water or other beverages of choice. But, if you're new to both of these cannabis products, know that every individual's liver metabolizes compounds differently, which is why edibles and THC pills can produce different effects in different people. <\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t

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Capsules are commonly taken before bed to help with sleep.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t