Bearly Legal Hemp Co. is one of the biggest mainstream delta 8 brands on the market. And with so many customers, one would imagine that they would offer the highest quality and information to keep them safe. However, after a closer look at their products, we discovered that this is far from the truth. In this article, we’re going to delve into the dangers that Bearly Legal Hemp Co. poses on the recreational hemp industry.
Synthetic Cannabinoids
THC-O is one of the hottest new cannabinoids in the industry. It naturally occurs in trace amounts in the hemp plant; but Bearly Legal uses lab synthesis to produce delta 8 THC-O acetate. When their products were sent to KCA Labs (the industry leader in third-party lab testing), it was found that their THC-O products contained compounds that were unable to be identified under a full-screen test. The scientific director at KCA noted that these compounds were likely byproducts of the synthesis reaction. Thus, we don’t know if their products are safe for human consumption. By using Bearly Legal’s THC-O products, people are putting themselves at risk for possible health risks that may be unstudied.
Toxic Chemicals
To make matters worse, Bearly Legal’s THC-O products contained heptane, an extremely toxic industrial solvent, as well as lead. Although they were found at trace levels, no amount of heptane and lead can be good for human consumption. Heptane and lead can be immensely detrimental to the body with chances of poisoning to the liver and kidneys. In other words, stay away from Bearly Legal Hemp Co.’s products as they are impure and contain harmful chemicals that should not be consumed.
HHC
HHC is the newest cannabinoid in the industry. With promises of being able to pass a drug test, HHC is like THC’s cousin. Bearly Legal carries a line of HHC products, but they fail to mention that HHC is not ready for the market yet. In fact, no one has found a way to purify HHC to a concentration of 100%. This is profound because even the slightest trace of THC or CBD can cause someone to fail a drug test. In other words, impure HHC can be the reason someone loses their career, even though they were promised the inverse. Furthermore, HHC does not have sufficient research to be safely consumed by humans at this point in time. Bearly Legal does not seem to pay much attention to this fact, however, as they were one of the first companies to offer HHC products. Even though they have CoA’s for 99% HHC, we cannot be sure since personally sending in their products for testing through KCA Labs yielded different results.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Bearly Legal Hemp Co.’s products live up to their name. Barely treading the line in legality and ethics, we advise you to stay away from their products—especially their THC-O and HHC lines, as they contain toxic chemicals and unknown compounds. In order to keep the industry safe and to preserve it, we must strive to regulate companies from prioritizing profits over consumer safety.
