About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2020 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Advanced Real Time Imaging
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Presentation Title |
Particle Size and Zeta Potential of CBD/THC Nano-emulsions Present in Commercial Beverages |
Author(s) |
Vidumin Dahanayake, Vinod Radhakrishnan, James Soulek |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Vidumin Dahanayake |
Abstract Scope |
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil derived from either the hemp or marijuana plant, has exhibited remedial effects on anxiety, pain and insomnia among other ailments. CBD is commonly associated with the psychoactive constituent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which shares a similar molecular structure to CBD and is also present in the same plants. The bio-availability of these oils in their native form is limited due to their hydrophobic nature. Kinetic solubility and therefore bio-availability can be improved by incorporating these components in nano scale droplets as oil in water emulsions. There has been growing interest in utilizing these emulsions in commercially available CBD/THC beverages. Herein, we have investigated the particle size of several over the counter beverages to estimate their potential bio-availability. Additionally, the Zeta potential of these particles will also be determined to gain an insight into shelf life and long term stability in solution. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
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