LEVEL is a science-driven cannabis company at the forefront of cannabinoid research and innovation, developed and manufactured in San Francisco. The company currently operates across five states: California, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Michigan.LEVEL specializes in premium edible tablets called Protabs that are vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, and calorie-free, scientifically formulated for consistency, purity, and predictable desirable effects. Their product lineup includes multiple specialized formulations: Protabs for everyday use, extra-strength and professional-strength options, Hashtabs infused with cold water hash, and their premium Rosintabs formulated exclusively from live rosin.The vast majority of cannabis products on the market only contain delta-9 THC and/or CBD, but LEVEL's product lineup offers unique formulations with high concentrations of rare cannabinoids like CBG, CBN, THCA, THCV, and delta-8 THC. All LEVEL products are formulated from 100% cannabis-only cannabinoids, terpenoids, and flavonoids, maintaining the maximum fidelity of the cannabis plant with no superfluous ingredients.
LEVEL was founded by Chris Emerson, PhD, a scientist with a doctorate in small molecule chemistry who left a promising pharmaceutical career to revolutionize cannabis. After beginning his own journey with plant medicine and completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford, Chris recognized that the legal cannabis industry was fixated on maximizing THC percentages at the expense of other valuable compounds naturally found in the plant.Deciding to quit his Stanford postdoctoral fellowship to pursue an innovative approach to cannabis was the first step in a series of false starts, failures, and ultimately, breakthroughs. Chris is a veteran of the US armed forces, having proudly served in the Navy as a Chinese Interpreter. Founded in San Francisco, LEVEL launched with one ambitious goal: to create unique, targeted effects-based cannabis products by formulating cannabinoids in ratios not accessible from the plant alone.The company has achieved remarkable success, becoming the #1 tablet brand in California and maintaining consistent dominance in the capsules category across multiple states from October 2024 through January 2025. LEVEL was recognized by High Times as one of the Top Cannabis Brands of 2020, cementing its position as an industry innovator focused on education over marketing.
LEVEL's mission is to create cannabis products that empower people to live healthier, happier, and more enjoyable lives. The company is passionate about helping to guide humans with the information and products they need in order to make informed decisions and take action.LEVEL explores the polypharmacy of cannabinoids working in concert with one another to maintain the efficacy of the plant re-envisioned. Whether you're looking to focus on a project, get a good night's sleep, prevent a hangover, relieve stress, or soothe aches and pains, there's a unique cannabinoid profile for that.LEVEL believes in giving back to the community by engaging in volunteer work, making contributions, and providing charitable support. The company's approach isn't about masking ailments but addressing specific needs through scientifically-backed formulations that deliver consistent, customizable effects you can't find anywhere else.
At Calm Effect, we're impressed by LEVEL's unwavering commitment to scientific precision in an industry often driven by marketing hype. What sets LEVEL apart is their approach to educate consumers rather than simply marketing to them, allowing customers to select their desired experience level from therapeutic to strong effects.LEVEL has demonstrated remarkable market leadership, maintaining the #1 position in the capsules category across California and Michigan consistently through January 2025, proving that quality and innovation resonate with consumers. Their tablets offer unmatched consistency – no more guessing games with dosing or unpredictable effects.For deal-seekers, LEVEL provides exceptional value through precise dosing that eliminates waste and delivers exactly the experience you want, every time. LEVEL's unique formulations mean that the majority of delta-9 THC in their tablets does not metabolize into 11-hydroxy-THC, instead remaining true to the fidelity of a delta-9 THC experience similar to a classic high. This scientific approach ensures you get more bang for your buck with predictable, reliable results that other brands simply can't match.