The rise of the CBD industry has not reached its peak yet. From skincare products to the vape industry, experts are infusing this cannabinoid into everything they can think of to lure new clients into trying this non-intoxicating psychoactive. Now, the beverage industry is taking the lead and infusing drinks with this natural compound.
But what makes this infusion so unique? Why is CBD trickier to infuse in liquid? This article will take you through the technology behind CBD beverages.
The science behind CBD
Before delving into the infusion of CBD to liquids, it’s vital to understand what makes CBD remarkable. This cannabinoid comes from the Cannabis Sativa plant species. Unlike marijuana, which causes users to become high because of its high THC content, hemp-derived CBD has less than 0.3 percent THC. When taking this cannabinoid, there is no risk of becoming high or overdosing from it.
CBD’s potential health benefits have contributed to its rise in popularity as well. Preliminary data shows how this cannabinoid might help users reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, deal with insomnia and chronic pain, prevent chronic disorders, and slow down the progression of chronic illnesses such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The FDA has also approved the first-ever CBD-based drug to prevent seizures in people as young as two years old who suffer from a rare form of epilepsy known as Dravet’s syndrome.
Together with its non-intoxicating trait, these benefits have led many countries, including the US, to legalize it. Once it became a legal commodity, manufacturers such as CBDfx jumped at the chance to create high-quality products ranging from creams to soap, oil tinctures, and edibles.
But for a long time, beverages weren’t part of the CBD product range, and for a good reason. CBD is oil in its purest form, and as an oil, it was challenging for manufacturers to blend it seamlessly with other liquids. With a new technology known as nanotechnology, manufacturers can now break down this cannabinoid to mix it with other liquids. More than that, this technology can help the body absorb a higher percentage of the cannabinoid.
The science behind making CBD beverages
For a long time, CBD oil proved a tricky compound to blend with water because of its hydrophobic substances. In being so tricky to mix well with water, CBD liquids had a low bioavailability. This meant that the body would only absorb a low percentage of the cannabinoid than when you take an edible or ingest CBD oil sublingually.
Nanotechnology has changed the game. Nowadays, with nanoemulsion, manufacturers can provide their customers with CBD-infused drinks with a higher potency that works faster than other CBD products even when taken in low doses.
Nanotechnology is a process where an entity is broken down into nanoscopic dimensions. In CBD’s case, nanoemulsion enables manufacturers to break down a single CBD molecule and shrink it to 4440 percent. Thanks to this microscopic breakdown, the cannabinoid can better blend with the liquid. More importantly, it enters the bloodstream more efficiently, thus increasing the bioavailability rate.
Although the technology is still new and experts need more time to refine it, various manufacturers focus on the production of CBD drinks because they can become the best bioavailable CBD product on the market.
Since we are mainly made up of water, we cannot absorb all the cannabinoids found in the CBD products we use on the body or ingest, such as skin care creams or CBD gummies. However, nanoemulsion could change this by giving the body a CBD product that already mixes well with water, leading to higher bioavailability in the body.
Why invest in CBD drinks?
Whether you are a manufacturer or a CBD-enthusiast, we can all benefit from the advantages of CBD drinks. Bottled water and flavored drinks are staples for many and easy to carry around, which is one of the primary reasons manufacturers are jumping on this new CBD trend.
Drinks are also an easier way to ingest CBD when compared to capsules or vape liquid. They are convenient to carry, and you can take your CBD dose at a more gradual pace. Besides bottled water and flavored drinks, the industry is also blending this cannabinoid with wine and beer. So now, people can enjoy the benefits of sipping their favorite alcoholic beverage with CBD’s added benefits.
The cannabinoid of the decade?
To say that we are living in the stress pandemic is no overstatement. All of us are looking to reduce our anxiety and stress levels. We want to find some form of peace amid the chaos and demands that this modern world has brought with it. CBD drinks cannot solve all our problems, but they can be great tools to clear our minds and provide the focus we need to lead a serener life.
