At Canna Wellness, our mission is simple: put your well-being first. In this industry, not everyone is working with your best interests in mind. Some companies rush untested products onto shelves just to make a profit. That's not who we are.
Natural Cannabinoids, Backed by Science
We focus on cannabinoids that either:
- Exist naturally in the hemp plant, or
- Have years of research and safety data behind them.
That means we don't just stock every new compound that comes along. Instead, we take our time, research deeply, and choose only products we can stand behind with confidence.
The Problem With Acetate Cannabinoids
Lately, products such as THC-O acetate, HHC-O, and CB9A have been marketed as exciting "next-generation" cannabinoids. Here's what you should know:
- These are not naturally occurring compounds — they are made by chemically attaching an acetyl group to cannabinoids.
- When heated and inhaled, they can release toxic byproducts like ketene gas, which is extremely harmful to the lungs.
- They lack the years of safety research that natural cannabinoids such as CBD, CBG, or CBN already have.
What the Research Shows
Independent scientific studies back up these concerns:
- A 2022 study found that vaping cannabinoid acetates (including Δ-8 THC acetate) consistently produced ketene gas, a highly toxic lung irritant (Munger et al., Chemical Research in Toxicology).
- A 2024 review confirmed that heating THC-O acetate in common vaping/dabbing conditions carries a clear risk of ketene formation (Bone et al., Journal of Toxicology).
- Public health experts warn that vaping THC-O could create conditions similar to the 2019 EVALI crisis, due to toxic byproducts and unregulated production (Benowitz et al., Journal of Medical Toxicology).
Research Sources & Citations
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Our Promise to You
At Canna Wellness, we've been offered these acetate-based products many times. We've said no every time. Even when THC-O was first introduced during the height of hemp bans, we chose not to risk our community's health for a quick sale.
Instead, we continue to focus on safe, natural, and trusted cannabinoids that you can feel good about using.
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Transparency and Trust
We're committed to learning alongside you. As new information and science come out, we'll always share it — even if it means saying "no" to the latest trend. Our goal isn't just to sell; it's to keep you informed, safe, and supported.
Looking Beyond Cannabis
At the end of the day, this isn't just about hemp or cannabis. It's about how industries often value profit over your health. From food to medicine, companies take shortcuts without doing the research, while regulators ban some products and allow others that may be just as risky.
That leaves individuals walking into stores, trusting they're buying something safe, and unknowingly putting themselves in harm's way.
We want to be different. We want to call out the hypocrisy, not only in cannabis but in how products are marketed across industries. Because what you put in your body matters. You deserve transparency, and you deserve the chance to make informed choices.
So take the information you learn here at Canna Wellness, and let it guide you beyond this store — into every area of your life. Research what you consume, question what you're told, and choose what truly supports your health.
Thank You
Thank you for trusting Canna Wellness. By choosing us, you're supporting a business that values safety, transparency, and integrity above all else. Please share this information so others know the risks of acetate cannabinoids and can make safer choices.