When thinking about trying weed gummy bears for the first time, many people wonder how long they will stay in your system after eating. After all, these are much different from smoking or vaping weed. Do gummy bears have different effects than other methods of ingesting cannabis? While the effects of eating as opposed to smoking weed are generally felt much more slowly, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you won’t test positive if you take a drug test after eating gummies.

According to Sprout Health Group, different types of drugs remain in your system for different lengths of time based on numerous factors like quantity consumed, frequency, and your body chemistry. Read on to learn more about how long weed gummies stay in your system and what you can do to reduce their impact before testing day.

What are weed gummies?

Gummies are edibles made primarily from sugar, fruit juice, and gelatin. They are often shaped like animals and/or characters and come in a variety of different flavors. Cannabis gummies are made with cannabis-infused oil, THC tincture or distillate, flavoring oils, gelatin, and organic evaporated cane juice. Cannabis gummies are a popular way to get the effects of cannabis because they are easy to take and can be less messy than smoking or vaping.

Since they are typically made with a high level of CBD and THC extracts, for some people gummy bears are often much more potent than dried flowers, so you can get the benefits without the taste or smell. Gummies are typically eaten, but can also be placed under the tongue or made into tea.

How does the body process gummies?

The effects of eating weed gummies begin with the digestion process. When you eat THC gummies or CBD gummies you will experience a delay in the onset of effects as compared to smoking or vaping, which is why many people prefer consuming edibles over smoking. However, this delay in feeling the effects of marijuana can also harm you. The primary way that the body processes edibles is through the liver. The liver is responsible for metabolizing (or breaking down) nearly everything that enters the body, including most types of ingested cannabis. The liver is a very important organ, but it can become stressed when it must process a high volume of substances at once. This can result in an extended “high” that is less intense than if edibles were processed and metabolized more quickly.

How long do they stay in your system?

The amount of time that edibles remain in your system will depend on a variety of factors, including the potency of weed gummies and your own biology. Potency will typically be listed as a percentage, indicating the concentration of THC and CBD per serving. Edibles are processed by the liver, so the length of time they stay in your system can be anywhere from 8 to 12 hours or even longer. The type of assessment used to determine whether you have marijuana in your system will depend on the specifics of the test.

Do weed gummy bears show up on drug tests?

Because edibles are processed by the liver, they can often stay in your system longer than other cannabis products. If you are taking a standard drug test, the THC metabolites (byproducts of marijuana) will start building up in your system as soon as you consume it. These metabolites are what will show up on a drug test.

If you are taking a 5-panel drug test, there is a chance that THC metabolites will appear on the test. It all depends on the amount of cannabis that you consumed, the amount of time between consuming and taking the test, and the type of test. The best way to avoid failing a drug test is to follow the standard guidelines for when you should abstain from ingesting cannabis.

Bottom line

Eating cannabis gummies may cause delayed onset of effects, but it can also lead to longer-lasting side effects. If you have an important event coming up, consider abstaining from eating edibles or eat them well in advance of when you need to be at your best. Additionally, be aware of how the amount you eat will affect your body.

Eating a bit may not be as noticeable as smoking a joint or taking a large dose of edibles. If you want to enjoy the benefits of gummies without worrying about a drug test, plan ahead and try to avoid taking risks.