Chris Emerson is the founder and CEO of LEVEL, a California-based cannabis company that formulates vegan, sugar-free tablets called Protab designed to deliver consistent, predictable effects.
“I had always wanted to be an entrepreneur,” Emerson said. “But I never understood how I was gonna reconcile a traditional, hard science background that would be very capital-intensive and regulatory.”
He adds, “Then I ended up on a medicinal cannabis farm in the Redwoods.”
LEVEL’s Protab products are part of a growing shift in how people consume and think about cannabis. Rather than chasing the highest-THC flower or eating sugar-laden gummies, Emerson’s approach is grounded in precision, predictability, and functionality. Each tablet is formulated with a specific goal in mind: energy, sleep, focus, social ease, or stress relief.
The tablets are compact, discreet, and consistent. Each contains 20 milligrams of THC and is scored to be split into two 10-milligram servings. Several products also incorporate cannabinoids beyond THC, such as THCv, CBN, and CBG, to target specific effects.
“Everyone’s used to taking a tablet,” Emerson says. “Whether we have prescription medication or we take supplements — or, when we’re older, maybe recreational drugs — we trust the form factor and we understand it.”
Among the most popular offerings is Boost, which contains 20 mg THC, 10 mg THCv, and 3 mg CBG. It’s designed to increase energy and focus without the fog or paranoia that can sometimes come with high-THC sativas. Emerson says the best feedback is when people say they didn’t realize they were high, but they just cleaned their car, did their laundry, or gardened for hours and had the best day.
For those seeking rest, Lights Out offers a mix of THC, CBN, and CBG to aid with relaxation and sleep. Other tablets include sativa, hybrid, and indica varieties of Protab, which deliver traditional cannabis effects in a smoke-free, sugar-free form.
The Protab tablets are inexpensive, too. With each package containing 10 tablets, they range in price from $3 for a two-pack to $16 for a 10-pack of the enhanced versions.
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