Diet Weed
What is “diet weed”?
If you Google THCV, some of the first articles to come up boast the term “diet weed,” which paints nothing but an inaccurate, incomplete picture of what THCV really is. And we’re here to clear the air.
*The term “diet weed” can also be used to refer to Delta-8 THC, but this article is about THCV.
“Diet weed” refers both to the claim that THCV doesn’t provide a high like THC does (in a comparison similar to regular and “diet” soda), and the claim that it promotes weight loss. While both of these things are somewhat rooted in truth, they don’t do it any favors by disregarding the benefits of THCV.
The truth is, while THCV has appetite suppressing properties (which can aid in weight loss for some individuals), there are many factors that go into weight loss or gain, and THCV can’t make you lose weight all by itself.
As for THCV being compared to “diet” soda, we feel this is also an incorrect and unfair analysis of what the cannabinoid can really do.
Not all cannabinoids are here to get you blasted. THC does a great job of that on its own, so why try to compete?
THCV and THC are two separate cannabinoids that provide two separate experiences, and because of this, you can’t compare them.
THC is great for a lot of things, but some people simply don’t enjoy it. Or, at the very least, wish the experience could be altered a little. That’s where THCV comes in handy.
THCV is great for people who want to experience the euphoric bliss cannabis can provide, without the head-fogging, sedative, munchie-inducing effects THC sometimes causes.
THCV is great for a mid-day pick-me-up, or a fun way to start your day with an energized boost sans the caffeine.
The terminology of “diet weed” is reminiscent of tabloid ads promoting weight loss, or any other “miracle” product on the weight-loss market. The diet industry is extremely harmful in many ways, as well as entirely unregulated, and we at VIVA do not wish to be a part of that.