Microemulsion
Definition
A microemulsion is a stable mixture of CBD oil and water created by reducing CBD particle size to under 100 nanometers, dramatically improving absorption.
Standard CBD oil and water don't mix — CBD is hydrophobic. Microemulsion technology uses surfactants and high-shear mixing to break CBD into nano-scale particles that disperse in water-based body fluids.
The practical benefit is better bioavailability — more of the CBD you swallow actually reaches your bloodstream. botanCBD uses a microemulsion process targeting 95% bioavailability.
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- BioavailabilityBioavailability is the percentage of a dose that actually reaches your bloodstream. CBD's bioavailability varies dramatically by delivery method.
- TinctureA tincture is a liquid herbal extract, traditionally made by soaking plant material in alcohol. Modern CBD 'tinctures' usually use a fat-based carrier (MCT oil) instead.
- MCT OilMCT oil — medium-chain triglycerides, derived from coconut or palm — is the most common carrier oil for CBD tinctures because it improves absorption.
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