How Long Do THC Edibles Stay In Your System?

How long do weed edibles stay in your system?

On average, the Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in edibles will enter the system within a couple of hours and traces can remain there for up to 90 days. Compared to smoked marijuana, cannabis edibles take longer to process as they make their way through the digestive tract, and THC levels in the body take longer to drop with edibles than inhaled weed.

When smoked, marijuana enters the bloodstream quickly through the capillaries in the lungs. This means smoking marijuana has more immediate and shorter effects but is processed by the body faster.

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How long does it take to feel the effects of marijuana edibles?

Someone who has consumed an edible will often begin to feel effects between 30 minutes and two hours after ingesting. The effects can be felt for two to eight hours, with some possible residual effects lasting up to 24 hours. The time it takes to feel the effects of edibles varies from person to person, as do the exact effects themselves.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana and is also used in edibles. For some people, THC provides feelings of euphoria and relaxation, while others may feel paranoia and anxiety.

When THC enters the bloodstream from edibles, it travels to the liver where it is processed into a stronger metabolite (11-hydroxy-THC) which produces the more intense and long-lasting effects associated with ingesting cannabis.[4] Given the high affinity of THC for fat, it can take longer to feel the effects of edibles if the person has recently eaten or if they are overweight. Inversely, those with faster metabolisms and lower fat BMIs will often feel the effects of edibles much faster.

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