Delta 8 Gummies have gained significant popularity in recent years, even among those who haven't previously used hemp products. Their appeal lies in their potential wellness benefits and uplifting effects, making it clear why so many people are embracing delta 8.
If you’ve heard positive feedback about Koi’s Delta 8 Gummies from friends and family, you’re likely eager to learn more. One of the first questions you might have is, “How long do delta 8 gummies last?” We’ll cover everything you need to know, from absorption time to the strength and duration of the effects.
What Are Delta 8 Gummies?
Koi CBD provides two varieties of delta 8 Gummies, each infused with delta 8 THC. Our Koi Delta 8 THC Gummies come in 25 mg doses and are offered in tasty flavors. Fan favorites include Blue Razz, Strawberry, and Watermelon.
Want something stronger? Try our Koi Extra Strength Delta 8 THC Gummies. They contain 50 mg of delta 8 THC per gummy and come in flavors like Blueberry, Pineapple, and Tropical Punch.
Delta 8 is one of the many cannabinoids found in hemp. It’s similar to delta 9, or the most well-known cannabinoid, but most people consider delta 8 to be a milder form. It’s much less psychoactive, which makes it a good choice for anyone who doesn’t like the intense effects of delta 9.
There are a couple of ways gummies can be infused with delta 8. At Koi, we mix delta 8 into the gummy blend before cooking. However, some manufacturers spray it on after the gummies have been prepared instead.
Like most edibles, the cannabinoids in delta 8 Gummies pass into your digestive system and liver before you start to feel the effects. Because of digestion, it can take some time to feel the desired effects.
How Long Do Delta 8 Gummies Last?
Our Delta 8 Gummies affect everyone differently. Some people only feel the effects for a couple of hours, while others still feel residual effects 24 hours later — it all depends on how your body handles delta 8 and how high of a dose you take. On average, however, you can expect to feel the effects of our gummies for between 4-8 hours after you take them.
First Effects
From the moment you take your Koi Delta 8 Gummies, you can expect to begin feeling the effects in as little as 30 minutes. This can vary significantly, and some people need to wait as long as two hours before they start to feel anything.
The most important thing to remember is that the onset time is different for everyone. Be patient and wait for the gummies to take effect. Before you take a second dose, be sure at least two hours have passed since your first one—otherwise, you might get much stronger effects than you signed up for!
Peak Duration
After the first two hours pass, you’ll begin to feel the effects of your gummies strengthening and beginning to peak. They’ll slowly drop off from there, but you should expect to feel most of the effects from the two to four-hour mark.
Fade-Out
For most people, the effects of our delta 8 Gummies start fading out about four hours after taking them. Sometimes, people feel sluggish or tired as the gummies slowly wear off.
Remember this isn’t a one-size-fits-all timeline; everyone experiences the “fade-out” differently. You might feel your gummies wearing off sooner than this and feel ready to take on the second half of the day right afterward. Or, you could still feel lingering effects for the rest of the day. It all depends on how your body handles delta 8.
Factors That Affect Delta 8 Gummy Duration
Now you know that the effects of Koi’s Delta 8 Gummies and how long they last in the body vary from person to person. But what exactly influences it? Here are the most defining factors:
- Your metabolism
- Body weight and composition
- Gummy dosage
- Tolerance levels
- Consumption timing
Metabolism
Your personal metabolism speed affects how quickly you’ll feel the effects and how long they’ll last.
If you have a faster metabolism, you’ll probably feel your gummies kick in sooner rather than later. Think between 30 minutes to one hour. However, you likely won’t feel the effects as long as someone with a slower metabolism.
Individuals with slower metabolisms often need to wait longer for their delta 8 gummies to start working. And because your body takes more time to metabolize them, you’ll likely experience the effects for a longer duration.
Body Weight and Composition
Body weight and composition, including body fat percentage, also influence how quickly Koi Delta 8 Gummies take effect and how long their effects last.
People with lower body fat percentages usually feel the effects of delta 8 gummies sooner than those with higher body fat percentages. Since so many factors are at play here, it’s hard to precisely say how your body composition will affect your reaction to delta 8 gummies.
For example, a person with a larger body mass may feel less intense effects than someone with a smaller body mass. The cannabinoid will become more diluted once it reaches their bloodstream. Since delta 8 is stored in fat cells, someone with a higher body fat percentage will usually feel the effects longer than someone with a lower body fat percentage.
Dosage
While many of these factors vary from person to person, one thing is pretty consistent — the higher dosage you take, the stronger your gummy's effects will be and the longer they will last. While tolerance still plays a role, it’s safe to say you won’t feel as intense of effects with our 25 mg Delta 8 Gummies as you would with 50 mg Extra Strength Delta 8 Gummies.
Tolerance Levels
The more you use cannabinoids like delta 8, the more of a tolerance your body builds up to them. Everyone builds tolerances to delta 8 differently, but generally, the more often you use it, the less you’ll feel its effects.
Someone who has never used this cannabinoid before can usually take a low dose and have the effects kick in pretty quickly. Once they kick in, they may last longer than they would for someone with a high tolerance.
However, using delta 8 frequently may require increasingly higher doses to feel the effects. Even then, you may find that they don’t last as long as they used to.
If you want to reduce your tolerance to delta 8 so you don’t need as high of a dose, the most effective thing to do is take a “tolerance break.” This is a period of time when you don’t use any delta 8 at all.
Some people find that taking just a few days off reduces their tolerance, while others must wait two to three weeks before using delta 8 again. Once you take your first gummy after a tolerance break, you’ll likely feel stronger, longer-lasting effects.
Consumption Timing
Did you know that the amount of food in your stomach can affect how you feel the effects of delta 8 gummies? It surprises some people, but how long it’s been since you last ate can affect how quickly you feel your gummies kick in, how strong the effects are, and how long they last.
Eating delta 8 gummies on an empty stomach often leads to quicker absorption and stronger, longer-lasting effects. On the other hand, eating them after a big meal usually leads to the opposite.
Whether you want stronger or less intense effects, remember the time of your last meal and act accordingly.
Summary
Many factors can affect how long delta 8 effects last, varying widely from person to person. From absorption time to the strength and duration of the effects, things like body mass, metabolism, and tolerance all play a role.
While there are some factors you can’t control, there are a couple of things you can do to strengthen or reduce the effects you feel. Are gummies hitting you too hard? Try our lower dose 25mg gummies with food in your stomach. Not hitting hard enough? Increase your dose with Koi’s Extra Strength Delta 8 Gummies.
