Decarboxylation: Decarboxylation is the chemical change in which acidic cannabinoids such as THCA or CBDA lose a carboxyl group, usually through heat or time, to become THC or CBD.

Explains why raw chemistry reports and delivered effects may not align one-to-one.

Useful for advanced education and COA interpretation.

It is a chemistry process, not a patient instruction.

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