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PROBIOTIC BEVERAGES CONTAINING A CANNABINOID

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are probiotic beverages containing cannabinoid. The beverages disclosed herein may be formulated as water-based drinks or yogurt drinks, for example, and contain live, active cultures of probiotic microorganisms or may contain spores of probiotic microorganisms. The beverages may additionally include prebiotic substances to enhance the growth and colonization of the probiotic microorganisms in the intestines. The beverages have anti-inflammatory effects due to the presence of the cannabinoid but are non-narcotic. Further, the beverages serve to enhance gut health due to the presence of probiotics and optional prebiotics. The beverages are, at a minimum, composed of water, a cannabinoid, a probiotic microorganism, and optionally a tea extract, but may contain other components such as prebiotics, vitamins, minerals, other nutrients, and other natural products to provide additional health benefits and/or to improve the flavor, texture, and aroma of the beverages.