Cannabinoid composition and products including α-tocopherol

Abstract

A cannabinoid composition having an excipient including α-tocopherol and at least one isolated cannabinoid having a purity of greater than 80%. The α-tocopherol inhibits oxidation, regulates viscosity of the composition, and improves bioavailability of the cannabinoid. The composition includes a carrier oil mixed with the excipient and cannabinoid. In one embodiment, the at least one cannabinoid is an isolated cannabinoid having a greater than 80% purity, and preferably greater than 90% purity. The at least one cannabinoid is selected from the group consisting of phytocannabinoids, endocannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids, and combinations thereof. The cannabinoid may be derived from plants other than cannabis sativa, or synthesized from fungi, bacteria, yeast or other synthetic method. Preferably the α-tocopherol comprises at least 10% w/w of the composition.

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