If you’re a fan of Wana Brands, founders of the Wanderous hemp marketplace, you may already know that their THC-infused Gummies are available in both standard and fast-acting formulations. The difference between these two may seem obvious: Wana Classic Gummies work the way most traditional edibles do, while Wana Quick Gummies are… well, quicker.  

But onset time is only the beginning. Wana Quick and Wana Classic Gummies also deliver two different kinds of experiences. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know when choosing between the two: how fast-acting edibles work, the difference between a “body high” or “head high,” and how to know which Wana is right for you. 

Keeping It Classic: Why Traditional Edibles Feel Different from Smoking 

Most cannabis lovers know that edibles create a very different kind of high than smoking or vaping – and the reason is all about your body chemistry! 

When you smoke a joint or a bowl, you’re pulling a molecule known as Delta-9-THC into your lungs. That Delta-9-THC enters your bloodstream quickly, delivering an intoxicating “high” within minutes. Though every strain of cannabis is different, the effects you get from smoking tend to be lighter and more cerebral – meaning your mind may start to wander through new thoughts, ideas, or perspectives. This is called a “head high,” and it typically lasts between 2 and 4 hours. 

When you ingest cannabis through a traditional edible, like a Classic Wana Gummy, things go a little differently. The Delta-9-THC you’ve consumed has to travel through your digestive system before it hits your blood stream, which means you typically have to wait 45-90 minutes before you feel effects. And crucially, once those Delta-9 molecules reach your liver, they are metabolized and converted into a whole new molecule: 11-Hydroxy-THC. 

11-Hydroxy is better at crossing the blood-brain barrier than Delta-9. That means that an edibles high, while slower to take effect, often feels more “potent” or heavy-hitting than a smoker’s high. Many people experience a physical feeling of heaviness, relaxation, or increased sensitivity to touch, often referred to as a “body high.” These effects usually last longer than a smoker’s high, typically between four and six hours. 

Making It Quick: How Do Fast-Acting Edibles Work? 

If so much digestion and metabolizing has to happen before you can feel a traditional “edibles high,” then how did Wana make a gummy that delivers effects in 5-15 minutes? 

Through innovation, of course. Wana Quick Gummies are powered by an advanced nano-encapsulation technology from Azuca, industry-leading pioneers in fast-acting tech. This technique encapsulates each individual THC molecule in a thin, water-soluble layer.  

What good is a watery shell? Well, remember that the human body is made of around 60% water. Cannabinoids like THC and CBD are lipids, or fats. Fat and water don’t mix well, which is one reason it takes so long for your body to process traditional edibles. 

But with Wana Quick’s nano-encapsulation technology, the water-soluble shell acts as a kind of disguise wrapped around the THC, allowing it to be absorbed more quickly and easily into your bloodstream. That means you’ll typically start to feel high within fifteen minutes of enjoying a Wana Quick Gummy. (Pro tip: Wana Quick works faster on an empty stomach. As with alcohol, eating a heavy meal beforehand may delay onset.) 

But it’s not all about onset! Because Wana Quick works so fast, you’ll actually feel the effects of the Delta-9-THC before it can reach your liver and become 11-Hydroxy. In other words, Wana Quick delivers a lighter “head high” that lasts between 2 and 4 hours – closer to the experience of smoking a joint than ingesting a Classic edible, but much easier on your lungs.  

Sidebar: Are Wana Beverages Fast-Acting? 

Wana’s hemp beverages, like many THC-infused drinks, are made with a different technology than Wana Quick Gummies: a nano-emulsion, which uses a fatty substance like soy or egg lecithin to form loose hydrogen bonds between the THC molecules in your beverage and the water molecules in your body.  

This tried-and-true method does tend to produce faster effects, though not quite as “Quick” as Wana Quick Gummies. You can usually expect to feel your Wana beverage take effect within 20 or 30 minutes. And as with Wana Quick, the experience will be closer to an inhalation-like “head high” that lasts 2-4 hours. 

Wana Quick v. Wana Classic: Different Effects for Different Occasions 

Because of Wana Quick’s faster onset and lighter effects, it’s great for enhancing social engagements like Happy Hours (without the hangover). The shorter, 2-4 hour duration can also be helpful for time-limited events like parties, movies, or concerts – so you can elevate that specific experience without committing to an all-day high. And of course, Wana Quick’s 5-15 minute onset comes in real handy when you need rapid relief from stress or discomfort. That’s why most of Wana’s effects-driven formulations – like Quick Relief, Quick Calm, Quick Lift, and Fast Asleep – are also powered by Wana Quick’s fast-acting technology. 

But sometimes it’s ok to stop and smell the roses… or feel the THC. Wana Classic’s longer duration can be just the ticket for all-day adventures, or those at-home days when you just want to curl up and go with the flow. The more potent “body high” they deliver can be especially great for relaxing your muscles and enhancing physical activities like exercise or intimacy. And the 4-6 hour duration may be preferred if you’re looking for longer-lasting sleep support, like the kind offered by Stay Asleep Gummies. 

Wana Bundles: Quick & Classic Combined 

Still not sure which Wana you want to order? Now you can try them both at once with one of Wana’s calibrated, effects-driven bundles – available in Relaxing, Uplifting, or Balanced formulations at 15% less than it costs to buy each product individually.  

In the end, there’s no wrong choice. Whichever Wana you want to enjoy, you can rest assured that it’ll be science-backed, lab-tested, and as tasty as it is effective.