What is Water Soluble CBD?
When it comes to CBD products, things are evolving fast. It isn't easy to believe that CBD primarily became legal just a couple of decades back. However, since then, lots have changed. Consumers are now more quality-conscious and informed.
The CBD market has long been dominated by CBD oil, but things are changing fast. CBD oil has its pros and cons. It is vital to understand that the human body is mainly composed of water. Thus, it handles water-soluble compounds better.
It is not rare for CBD manufacturers to see their consumers complaining about their products. It is because some products fail to deliver despite the best intentions of CBD producers. Researchers think that one of the reasons could be that many oil-based products do not get absorbed much into the body. So, could a solution be in the form of water-soluble CBD?
Exploring Water-Soluble CBD
It empowers manufacturers to create a whole range of new kinds of products. More effective products, and yet easy to produce.
What is it?
To begin with, one should not confuse CBD with CBD oil. It is true that CBD is highly lipophilic and mixes much better in oil than in water. However, it does not mean that CBD does not dissolve at all in the water. Nevertheless, technological challenges remain, as low water solubility must be overcome.
Various researchers are investigating different approaches. Some are even exploring ways of tweaking the chemical structure of cannabinoids to make them more water soluble. But perhaps the more straightforward approach is to create CBD emulsion.
It is wrong to suggest that water and oil do not mix, as they do mix well even in nature. Take the example of milk, a classic example of an emulsion. It is a water-based food product with suspended fat particles.
When creating water-soluble CBD, manufacturers use a similar approach to creating CBD emulsions. Thus, it is a nanoparticle of CBD oil dispersed in water, creating an emulsion. This emulsion could be made from isolate (containing primarily CBD only), resulting in water-soluble CBD isolate. Or it could be broad-spectrum (thus containing other cannabinoids, terpenes for added benefits), resulting in water-soluble CBD distillate.
Water soluble CBD – a better delivery system, higher bioavailability
The whole purpose of creating this type of CBD is to enhance CBD's delivery. It means increasing its bioavailability considerably and thus improving the safety and efficacy of the product.
Higher bioavailability means that CBD would be effective even at lower dosages, which considerably improves its safety. In addition, a higher concentration of CBD in the body would mean better relief from various health issues.
Although there are very few studies on the subject, all studies confirm that it is multiple times better.
In one of the pharmacokinetics studies published in the Phytotherapy Research journal, researchers found that water-soluble CBD had 4.5 times higher bioavailability than lipid-soluble CBD (CBD oil) on oral intake. So, the difference is enormous.
Benefits
There are several reasons for consumers to prefer water-soluble CBD:
- Higher bioavailability means greater effectiveness, even at lower dosages.
- Higher concentration in the blood means that it may help in conditions where CBD oil failed to help.
- Easier to add to food products, but more importantly to various drinks and beverages.
- Easier to carry than CBD oil
Above are the benefits from a consumer point of view. Water-soluble CBD also offers numerous advantages for CBD manufacturers:
- It can be added to various beverages without altering their formula or recipe.
- Ability to produce a greater variety of CBD products.
- Higher and predictable health benefits for consumers mean greater client loyalty and higher brand value.
Types of Products
One can use water-soluble CBD isolate or broad-spectrum distillate to produce almost any kind of CBD product. Quite like CBD oil, it can be added to various food items, gummies, and so on. However, the most significant benefit of it is that it can be readily added to a wide variety of drinks or beverages like cold brew coffee, flavored drinks, cold tea, etc.
Since it is almost tasteless and readily mixes into water-based beverages, in most cases, manufacturers won't be required to make changes to their pre-existing recipes. All they need to do is simply add it to any of the well-known beverages.
The Difference between Water-Soluble CBD and CBD Oil
The main difference between the two is in faster, greater, and reliable absorption when taken orally. It ultimately translates into quicker relief, higher efficacy, and consistent health benefits.
This is not to suggest that CBD oil is not as good. Nevertheless, water-soluble formulations are better in most ways.
Manufacturing products with water-soluble CBD
There are some differences from a manufacturing point of view. It is vital to understand that water-soluble CBD isolate and distillate are in liquid forms, unlike CBD isolate or broad-spectrum distillate powders. Thus, they might be better suited for adding to beverages, other water-based products. However, water-soluble CBD isolate or distillate may not be suitable for adding to certain topical products.
One of the common questions manufacturers ask is Why not use cheaper CBD isolate powders to create beverages? Or is CBD isolate water soluble? Unfortunately, the usual CBD isolate powder is only marginally soluble in water. Thus, it will not achieve a high concentration. Therefore, adding too much of it to beverages will result in sedimentation. On the other hand, water-soluble CBD isolate or distillate (both are in liquid or emulsion form) would readily mix, providing the correct dose to the users.
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At Essentia Pura, we specialize in manufacturing high-quality white-label and private-label CBD products, helping businesses launch their own unique CBD brands. With cutting-edge hemp extraction methods and a commitment to compliance and quality, we support companies in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Whether you’re looking for ready-to-market formulations or custom solutions, we’re here to help you succeed in the growing CBD market.
