Lexaria (LXRP) Technology is a Cannabinoid Breakthrough


Ryan Allway

January 3rd, 2017

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The cannabis industry is expected to reach $50 billion by 2026, according to Cowen & Co., but there are still many hurdles to overcome. Aside from the legality of the drug, culinary experts like Greg Mowery have called cannabinoid-infused products ‘bitter, acrid and unpalatable’ and medical research has highlighted the struggle with metabolism and absorption. These challenges must be overcome for medical cannabis to become truly mainstream.

In this article, we will look at Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (OTCQB: LXRP) innovative technology that makes cannabinoid-infused products more palatable and bioavailable for patients.

Bioavailability & Taste

Many studies have shown that most cannabinoids do not tolerate acidic environments. With the stomach reaching pH ranges of 1.0 to 3.0, cannabinoids are often destroyed or damaged before they reach the intestines and absorb into the blood stream. Therefore, smoked cannabis has an average bioavailability rate of about 30%, since it bypasses the stomach on its way into the blood stream via the lungs, compared to just 5% for consumed cannabis edibles.

While smoking is an efficient process, there are well-known health concerns associated with smoking and many people don’t enjoy the process. The cannabinoids contained in a marijuana cigarette may be beneficial, but the smoking process can still be hazardous to the lungs. Many people also prefer not to smoke because it disrupts other people in the nearby area that may not wish to smoke or consume cannabinoids at the time.

Lexaria researchers processed a mixture of hemp oil, black tea, and select lipids to create a cannabinoid-infused tea that resulted in as much as a 499% increase in intestinal tissue permeability for cannabidiol (CBD) over a concentration matched mixture of just CBD and water. The key is ‘shuttling’ the cannabinoid molecules within lipid molecules to protect them as they pass through the stomach while still enabling them to be absorbed into the intestine. In addition, Lexaria and its partners have shown that Lexaria’s technology results in onset of cannabinoid effectiveness in edible dosage forms in as little as 15-20 minutes, which compares favorably to conventional edibles often requiring 60-120 minutes to act.

Encapsulating cannabinoid molecules has the added benefit of eliminating any undesirable tastes. After all, the actual molecules do not encounter the blood stream until the intestinal tract rather than on the tongue. This addresses issues stemming from the bitter taste and unpalatability of cannabinoids in edibles and beverages by removing the herbal flavor and enabling manufacturers to leverage any other flavoring elements.

Licensing Opportunities

Lexaria began signing its first technology licensing agreements in mid-2016 to provide its technology to third parties interested in improving their products.

In May, the company announced a licensing agreement with a Colorado-based company that involved a minimum $122,000 fee and up to $1,064,000 in usage and territory fees over a three and a half year period. The company’s second agreement was signed in September with Timeless Herbal Care Limited with usage and territory fees of $1,221,000 contemplated in cash and in-kind over a period of three years. Four additional agreements at the letter of intent or memorandum of understanding stages were signed since then with various Canadian and US companies.

The company began securing a portfolio of international patents designed to protect the technology after witnessing early traction. In July, the company received its first Notice of Allowance for one of its U.S. patent applications covering lipophilic active agents being used to increase bioavailability in food. The corresponding patent was subsequently issued for Cannabinoid Infused Food and Beverage Compositions and Methods of Use Thereof in October.

The company’s patents aren’t limited to the United States either, although it’s the largest market for these kinds of technologies right now. In December, the company announced that it has filed patent applications in Canada, Australia, Japan, China, India, and all 37 countries belonging to the European Patent Convention. The team also filed two new international patent applications under the international PCT process covering beverages and other formulations.

Looking Ahead

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (OTCQB: LXRP) has developed an innovative technology that addresses several of the critical limitations with cannabinoid therapeutics. Its patented technology disrupts the industry. With early traction in the market and patents being filed worldwide, investors may want to take a closer look at the company given its significant long-term potential.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.lexariabioscience.com.

This article was published by CFN Enterprises Inc. (OTCQB: CNFN), owner and operator of CFN Media, the industry’s leading agency and digital financial media network dedicated to the burgeoning CBD and legal cannabis industries. Call +1 (833) 420-CNFN for more information.

About Ryan Allway

Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.


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