Cannabis Industry Insights: Mycotoxins, Testing, and Biohacking with Kyle Boyar

About this episode

Dr. Riley Kirk and Kyle Boyar discuss cannabis testing, mycotoxins, and the evolving cannabis industry.

Dr. Riley Kirk welcomes Kyle Boyar to the Bioactive Podcast for an in-depth conversation on cannabis testing, mycotoxins, analytical chemistry, biohacking, and the evolving cannabis industry. Drawing from over a decade of experience in cannabis science, Kyle shares insights from his work across leading cannabis testing laboratories, academic institutions, and regulatory spaces. The discussion explores how cannabis testing has evolved over the years, the importance of accurate lab data, and the real-world challenges surrounding contamination, safety standards, and consumer trust. They also dive into the science of mycotoxins, microbial contamination, heavy metals, and how environmental conditions can impact cannabis quality and safety. The conversation examines the complexities of cannabis regulation, inconsistencies between state testing systems, and the role of analytical chemistry in improving industry standards. Additionally, they explore cannabis biohacking, cannabinoids, terpenes, creativity, and the relationship between cannabis use and cognitive performance. The dialogue further highlights the importance of scientific literacy within the cannabis industry, education for…

People in this episode

Host: Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.

Guest: Kyle Boyar

Topics covered

• cannabis testing
• mycotoxins
• analytical chemistry
• biohacking
• cannabis regulation
• consumer trust
• cannabis safety

Keywords

• cannabis
• mycotoxins
• testing
• biohacking
• analytical chemistry
• consumer safety
• cognitive performance
• cannabis regulation
• heavy metals
• microbial contamination

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: cannabis testing laboratories, academic institutions, regulatory spaces

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