Does Sweating Lower THC Tolerance?

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Most cannabis consumers might have had a situation where they need to get rid of cannabinoids in their bodies as soon as they need to. Sweating might sound enticing if they have a test coming soon or want to feel better after a weed hangover.

This method might sound like an option at first. Sweating and exercise burn fat, and THC is stored in the fat deposits of our system. This means exercising or sauna trips get rid of delta 9 THC, right?

Well, while users will swear it can work, there’s little evidence that this is the best method to excrete all the unwanted THC in your body. In this article, we’ll try to round it up so you can choose if those three extra sets of lunges are worth your time.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Delta 9 THC is stored in the fat deposits of your system.
  • There’s little to no evidence that sweating could increase your THC excretion.
  • Studies have shown that exercising increases the delta 9 concentrations in your system and referred that sweating excretes very little concentration of this cannabinoid.
  • Sauna and other experiences that could lower your blood pressure could get dangerous while high, as they facilitate unwanted side effects like dizziness, nausea, or even panic attacks.

 

Does Sweating Lower THC Tolerance

When it comes to sweating and THC tolerance, there is conflicting evidence. 

Yes, exercising can help reduce THC tolerance levels because regular exercise reduces fat cells, which is where THC is stored. That said, sweating per se has nothing to do with this. 

However, it is believed that about 20% of your body’s THC is released through sweat, which can have an impact on tolerance. However, in reality, the impact is minimal. 

 

Does Sweating Get THC Out of Your System?

While there’s no evidence that sweating could help with THC, studies confirm that exercising might elevate the cannabinoid levels in your blood.

Specifically, this 2014 study found that exercising could increase the plasma THC level in the human system. This could lead to bigger concentrations and even more with people with bigger body mass. And while fasting led to higher glucose levels, it did nothing to the cannabinoids in the blood.

So, while exercise, in general, can help you metabolize things faster in general, it can get you higher. Instead of “sweating it out,” as THC stays in fat storage in our bodies, it can break them free and get a spike in the concentration levels.

This research from 2008 checked the concentration of delta 9 THC in sweat. The researchers noted that daily cannabis users do excrete THC through sweat but at a minimal rate, with 14.8mg of oral THC excreting a concentration of 0.4ng of delta 9 THC per patch.

Considering that most edibles have between 10 and 15mg of gummies, it would take a long time to sweat out amounts for a regular user. Other cannabinoids like delta 9 THC have a lesser affinity to our cells, so even 25mg of a delta 9 THC gummy could take less to process than delta 9 THC.

 

How Long Does THC Stay in Your Sweat?

This might be something a little more complicated to answer than usual. THC metabolites, which is what regular delta 9 THC breaks down to, can stay in your blood for up to a month.

Some users have reported that other tests, like hair follicle ones, can find traces of THC for up to 3 months. Urine tests usually report metabolites for up to 3 weeks, thanks to how this cannabinoid stays in our system in fat blocks.

This also changes with the method used to consume THC. While carts, specifically delta 8 THC-based, might be processed by your body faster, other compounds similar to this cannabinoid, like HHC, could take even longer.

This happens as HHC binds a little easier thanks to the hydrogen bonds in its structure, resulting in more of this cannabinoid stored in your fat cells. So the rundown is most cannabinoids will stay in your system even if you try to sweat it out.

 

Can I Sweat Out THC?

Long story short, scientific evidence says it is not very likely. If you are currently on a tolerance break, it might be better to change up your cannabinoid formula or microdose if you want to “reset” your resistance to THC.

As explained above, there’s evidence that exercising will increase the THC levels in your body, producing the contrary effect you are looking for. Furthermore, trying it with saunas or other methods could alter your blood pressure and allow some unwanted effects of delta 9 or even delta 9 concentrations to be more present.

While a hot shower might feel great while high, using a sauna to sweat the THC could result in dizziness, nausea, and even panic attacks due to the high temperature and blood pressure drop.

The best you can do for these situations is to keep hydrated, have a balanced meal, and plan accordingly if you have a test incoming. If you want to start a tolerance break without leaving cannabinoids, there are a few ways you can enjoy these cannabinoids.

 

Best Products to Try on a Tolerance Break

Instead of sweating and gambling your luck, you might be better off with a tolerance break. This way, you can reset some of your cannabinoid receptors by switching up the cannabinoids and methods you take.

The first way to do this is through a full spectrum formula. By adding other cannabinoids to the mix, you can spice up your routine and change other compounds to go through the ECS, also known as the endocannabinoid system.

Our Full Spectrum Delta 9 Gummies are the perfect way to do this. These come with a special formula containing ten additional cannabinoids besides hemp-derived delta-9 THC. Some of the cannabinoids included are CBN, CBG, CBD, CBC, CBCa, CBGa, CBDa, THCV, THCva, delta 9, and THCa.

These are vegan and have 10mg of delta 9 per gummy, with over 15mg of mixed cannabinoids of this full spectrum formula. Discreet and easy to microdose, you can enjoy your tolerance break while relaxing without stepping away from delta 9 THC. And with delicious flavors like Strawberry Shortcake, Blue Dreams, and Mango Crush.

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Now, the second pathway to help your break tolerance is switching up the psychoactive compound completely. But don’t worry; delta 8 THC is the perfect way to stay buzzed in a break.

For this, you can try one of our disposable vaping pens from the Dart XL line. These come with two full grams of our delicious delta 8 THC extract. The pens are easy to use and draw from and come in lots of strain-inspired flavors with specific terpenes.

Our favorite ones for tolerance breaks are the Melonado strain, with tasty kushy and fruity notes that remind us of actual flowers. Or, for something more candy-like, meet the Grape Runtz-inspired flavor. These have indica-based terpenes that give delicious fruity puffs with lots of sweetness.

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You can try our Berry Bue Delta 8 Sour Belts if you want to get buzzed. These gummies come with 3000mg in each pack. These are delicious and perfect for getting high solo with a piece or sharing with friends. This iconic take on a typical candy is far from mild, so it might be best used when you want to relax and have no other appointments later in the day.

Or, for something smaller, you can try the Watermelon Runtz Delta 8 Gummies, with 25mg per infused candy. The edibles come in a 25 or 40-pack and can easily be microdose or eaten wholly for a strong and relaxing buzz with few side effects.