What is Hydroxy 11?

Hydroxy 11, also known as H-11, is the main active metabolite of THC. It has effects similar to THC but has a faster onset, and it may be particularly effective for people suffering from chronic pain. The use of Hydroxy-11 in Spectrum Supply Co. products is to help your system metabolize the effects of the cannabinoids faster than usual. The body’s absorption rates, however, are relatively low, and the compound is not easy to keep stablized outside of the use of solvents. So we add in the oxygenated cannabinoids to help drive it! THC-P, THC-X, and THC-B to name a few.

According to Leafwell.com, scientifically named, 11-hydroxy-THC, is the third form of a chemical found in raw cannabis and hemp. It will start as THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) in fresh cannabis, converted into THC after aging and heating. When consumed, hemp derived hydrowxy 11 is metabolized by the liver into H-11. Eating hemp infused edibles, like our Dummy Gummies increases the amount of Hydroxy 11 available in the blood because oral consumption allows the properties to pass through the liver first. The properties pass through the liver first, called the “first-pass effect” or “first-pass metabolism.” The liver enzyme CYP2C9 is responsible for metabolizing these properties.

Interestingly, when hemp derived H-11 is consumed in this way, less hemp makes its way around the body, and more is excreted. However, as the hemp passes through the liver first, it is more readily converted into H-11. 1 mg of hemp consumed orally can feel more potent than 1 mg of inhaled. Inhaling Hemp via vaping or smoke means the hemp goes through the lungs and straight into the blood, so the liver doesn’t get to convert as much hemp into H-11.

Hydroxy 11 is thought to be 2-3 times more potent than THC alone and could have significantly more significant properties and effects. Orally consumed hemp also needs to be digested first, so it can take longer for the effects to take about 1-2 hours. There is little research into how H-11 affects the brain and the body. The increased duration of time edibles have an effect for and the potentially greater effects of Hydroxy 11 suggests that it could help treat chronic pain and insomnia. However, those who are not tolerant of regular THC or Hemp derived products may find the effects overwhelming.