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TruCBN™ has no adverse effects in rats at doses up to 400 mg/kg/day in oral toxicity studies

In 14-day and 90-day repeat-dose oral toxicity studies in Sprague-Dawley rats, TruCBN™ showed no adverse effects at doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg/day. The no-observed-adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) was established at 400 mg/kg/day.

Last updated: Jul 7, 2026•0 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score24/100
Human RCT☆☆☆☆☆
Meta-analysis☆☆☆☆☆
Mechanism★★★★★
Safety★★★★☆
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Study Evidence

Study 1. Investigation into the oral toxicity profile of TruCBN™.

observational

Bauter MR, Hartung V, Dunn C, Jensen RP, McCormick M, Roberts M, DiCarlo-Emery D · Toxicology reports (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: 90 days
Intervention: Oral administration of TruCBN™ (proprietary high-purity CBN isolate) at doses of 0, 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg/day
Outcome: Adverse effects (clinical signs, body weight, food consumption, functional observations, motor activity, clinical pathology, macroscopic and microscopic changes)
Effect Size: N/A
Population: Male and female Sprague-Dawley rats

Result:

PubMed: 42383225DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2026.102296

Mechanism Graph

CBN acts as a low affinity partial agonist at CB1 and CB2 receptors
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Greater affinity for CB2 receptors
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No observed toxicological effects at tested doses
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Result: NOAEL of 400 mg/kg/day in rats

Limitations

  • ⚠Animal study; results may not directly translate to humans
  • ⚠Only tested up to 400 mg/kg/day; higher doses might show adverse effects
  • ⚠No sleep-specific outcomes measured despite mention of sleep quality relevance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TruCBN™?▼

TruCBN™ is a proprietary high-purity cannabinol (CBN) isolate processed to be substantially free of THC, derived from Cannabis sativa.

What was the highest safe dose of TruCBN™ in this study?▼

The no-observed-adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) was 400 mg/kg/day in rats, the highest dose tested.

Does this study prove TruCBN™ is safe for humans?▼

No, this is an animal study. Human safety requires clinical trials, though these results support further investigation.

What are the potential therapeutic uses of CBN mentioned?▼

Potential uses include ocular disease, neuroprotection, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive effects, and sleep quality improvement.

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References

  1. 1.Bauter MR, Hartung V, Dunn C, Jensen RP, McCormick M, Roberts M, DiCarlo-Emery D. "Investigation into the oral toxicity profile of TruCBN™.." Toxicology reports, 2026. PMID: 42383225 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2026.102296
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