There are a couple of ways that users can boost edibles, and if you and your friends are wanting to amplify the effects, you’ll want to try these methods.
Edibles take a longer time to feel the effects compared to consuming cannabis via inhalation. Edibles usually take between 30 minutes to upwards of 2 hours before beginning to experience any of the impacts. During this time period, cannabinoids will flow throughout the digestive system, as well as the liver, before getting into the bloodstream.
How Long Will I Stay High From Edibles?
While edibles take a little longer to experience the psychoactive effects, the effects also tend to last longer. After ingesting an edible, users can expect to be high for up to 6 hours or even more.
The psychoactive effects experienced from edibles will peak at around 3 hours after ingesting them. If it’s the first time a user has tried edibles, they might be more sensitive to them, resulting in a high that can last up to 12 hours in duration.
There are a couple of things that play a role in boosting the effects of edibles:
Tolerance
Tolerance levels play a role in how long a high will last.
Some of the factors that play a role in how long someone will stay high after ingesting edibles are:
- The dose of edibles
- Metabolism of the person ingesting edibles
- Tolerance to cannabis
A user that ingests a bigger dose of edibles will usually stay high for longer than someone who consumed a smaller dose. But if someone has an extremely low tolerance to cannabis, they can end up feeling high for a long time.
Metabolism
Someone with a faster metabolism will feel the effects of edibles much faster in comparison to someone with a slow metabolism. The faster that a metabolism is able to digest the edibles, the sooner they will experience the effects.
There are a couple of ways to boost the metabolism:
- Get a good amount of protein in your diet
- Drink copious amounts of water
- Get active and adopt an exercise routine
- Get a good amount of sleep
Consume On An Empty Stomach
Consuming edibles on an empty stomach means that the edibles will get into your bloodstream much faster than if you have a bunch of food in your digestive system.
If it’s your first or second time-consuming edibles, then it’s recommended to consume a large meal to make sure you don’t expereince any negative effects from the edibles.
Tinctures
Another way to boost edibles and their effects are by trying out sublingual tinctures. Sublingual tinctures can be placed and dissolved underneath the tongue. Sublingual can form in the form of pills, sprays, and strips.
The way that sublingual edibles get into the body is through the mucosal membranes in the mouth. This can be either:
- On the side of the cheeks
- Under the tongue
- Along the gums
When sublingual products are held in the mouth, they will get to the bloodstream faster due to the number of capillaries in the mouth. The absorption of THC won’t be obstructed in the same way as it would be as through the digestive system.
A lot of medicinal marijuana users use sublingual products instead of vaping or smoking because of how convenient they are and how quick they are in experiencing the effects.
When the digestive system is bypassed with sublingual cannabis products, effects can typically begin to start within 15 minutes after consumption. The effects can last up to 3 hours in duration.
Sublingual cannabis can be effectively used for patients requiring relief from specific symptoms throughout the day, but that also don’t want to stay high all day. It’s much easier to dose with sublingual products than it is with other methods of consumption, such as in a joint or pipe.
THC-Infused Beverages
Over the course of the past few years, THC-Infused beverages have been popping up all over the place. Some of the beverages available on the market are:
- Tonics
- Lemonade
- Coffee
- Elixirs
- Tea
- Soda
- Juices
Cannabis-infused beverages are a tasty treat, especially on a warm, summer day. These beverages also tend to result in a faster high than some of the other methods of consumption.
Cannabis-infused beverages work similarly to how sublingual products work. They absorb into the bloodstream through the mouth as you drink them. With so many different cannabis-infused beverages available on the market, there will be a beverage that anyone can enjoy.
Other Specialty Edibles
There is a wide range of specialty edibles on the market. Edible chocolate and drops can produce a high in as little as 30 minutes after consumption with the use of lipid microencapsulation. With these products, THC can get into the bloodstream quite quickly.
Caffeine
In many cases, caffeine can stimulate and get the metabolism moving. That means that consuming a caffeinated THC-infused beverage will increase the metabolism. When the metabolism is sped up, the effects of the cannabis will be experienced faster. The same works for caffeinated green tea, which can increase the metabolism by up to 10%.
Final Thoughts
Edibles can be a fun and enjoyable experience for many people. Boosting edibles with some of these tips can enjoy the benefits of the high that much more.
